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Emirate of the United Arab Emirates
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Ajman (Arabic: عجمان 'Aǧmān; Gulf Arabic: عيمان ʿYmān) is the fifth-largest and fifth-most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Al Ain. It is the capital of the Emirate of Ajman and forms part of a part of the metropolitan sprawl of greater Dubai. It is bounded by the Persian Gulf to the west and surrounded by the Emirate of Sharjah on land.
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An old fort in the central square. Built in the late 16th century it has served as the ruler's palace. In the 70’s it was put under usage as a police station. You can see different artifacts and reconstruction of traditional life.
Fish Market
A great place to see fisherman bring out the fresh catch and watch the middlemen auction them to the shopkeepers. It's possible to buy fish and get it cooked right there in the fish market or across the street.
Clean and basic hotel with helpful staff. The beach is just across the street. Rooms on the right side have a splendid view of the gulf. Singles Dh130, doubles Dh150.
5 star hotel, sprawled along the shore. Boasts over 500 metres of private beach with white sand and clear waters stretching into the Persian Gulf.
Ajman enjoys being located in the middle of the Emirates as a whole. The emirate borders Sharjah and is only 10 km away from Dubai in the south and Umm Al Quwain in the north.
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Guided tour buses can be found at top hotels where can arrange a tour to Ajman and main attractions in it.
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