Things to do and see in Ajman

Sheikh Zayed Mosque Ajman

One of the major Ajman tourist attractions, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is an impressive traditional architecture of sacred importance. A little on the outskirts of the city, it was officially opened by the Ajman ruler Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid. Built on a sprawling area of 37000 sq. meters, the scared mosque can accommodate 2500 worshippers at a time.

It is an archaeological site which is located towards the outskirts of Ajman. When the place was discovered, the Mowaihat tomb was a sign of Umm al-Nar civilization in the Northern Emirates. Further excavation, revealed that this period also existed in the other major cities of Gulf of Al Sufouh, Tell Abraq and Shimal. Here are several pieces of evidence, such as tools, toys and other items of daily life used along with the skeletons of the original inhabitants of the area. However, most items that were obtained from Mowaihat, are displayed in the Ajman Museum and form the largest part of the museum's exhibition.

Lined with cafés and restaurants, the Corniche is a four-kilometre-long esplanade overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Much of the emirate’s social activities and events are centred on this area 

Situated along the northwestern shore of the emirate, the Corniche road (or Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street) stretches from the roundabout just after Coral Beach Resort Sharjah to the five-star Kempinski Hotel Ajman.

Soak up the sun during the day with an afternoon walk, or go for a swim in the sheltered tidal pool. The area really comes to life during the evening and on weekends, so join the locals enjoying barbeques and picnics on the beach, or visit one of the many casual restaurants such as Attibrah and Themar Al Bahar.

Ajman Museum is the emirate’s foremost museum illustrating life as it once was. The 18th-century fort served as the ruler’s residence until 1970, before it was converted into a museum a decade later.

You’ll find the museum on the east side of the central square in the Al Bustan area. It is open every day between 8am and 8pm, except on Fridays and public holidays, and displays are annotated in both Arabic and English.

The exhibits offer a compelling glimpse of Ajman’s past, from centuries-old manuscripts and weaponry to models of wooden dhows and ingenious irrigation systems. One of the most notable displays is an excavated cemetery discovered in the Al Muwaihat area, which features pottery and funeral jewellery dating back as far as 3000 BC. A section is devoted to the pearl trade that once dominated the region, while the fort itself is a perfect example of traditional Emirati architecture.

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