+25 Things To Do in Ajman [Location + Hours + Prices]

If you are looking for things to do in Ajman, you will find a lot more than most people expect from the UAE’s smallest emirate. For example, the Corniche runs for 4km along the Arabian Gulf, the mountains hold a UN-awarded village at 1,200 meters above sea level, and the old city still has a working dhow yard where craftsmen build 40-meter wooden boats entirely by hand. 

Here is a quick look at what is covered in this guide:

• Kayaking through the Al Zorah mangroves (Free – AED 120)
• Swimming at Ajman Public Beach (Free)
• Crossing Ajman Creek on a traditional abra (AED 2)
• Walking the Heritage District and Old Saleh Souk (Free – AED 5)
• Riding the Aqua Bounce floating water park at Fairmont (AED 150 – AED 200)
• Watching dhow craftsmen at the Ajman Shipyard (Free)
• Hiking and exploring Masfout mountain village (Free – AED 3)
• Hot air balloon ride over the Ajman desert (AED 1,350 – AED 1,599)

29 Things to Do in Ajman 2026

Ajman offers 30 really unique experiences in the UAE’s smallest emirate, from an AED 2 stream crossing on a wooden abra to a world-record dhow yard, flamingo-filled mangroves, and a mountain town at 1,200 meters honored by the UN. 

1. Explore the History of Ajman at Ajman Museum (18th-Century Fort)

Ajman Museum costs just AED 5 to enter, and it is one of the oldest functioning buildings in the entire UAE, making it one of the best cheap things to do in Ajman if you care about history.

The Ajman Fort was built in the 18th century from coral stone and gypsum, and over the years, it has served three very different purposes: 

• A royal palace for the ruling family
• A police headquarters
• Now a museum. 

Inside, the rooms take you through life in Ajman long before the oil era. You walk past life-sized dioramas of pearl divers, old Bedouin market scenes, and traditional domestic life, and each one feels more detailed than the last. 

One section in the Ajman museum holds pottery and funeral jewelry from 3,000 BC, which construction workers accidentally uncovered in 1986. On top of that, there is a full section showing what the fort looked like during its days as a police station, plus the remains of Ajman’s very first radio station. 

Detail	Info
Location	Al Bustan area, central Ajman, near the Gold Souk and Corniche
Hours	Sat–Thu: 8 AM–8 PM / Fri: 2:30 PM–8 PM
Entry Fee	AED 5 per person
Time Needed	1–2 hours
Good For	Families, history lovers, and solo travelers

Insider Tip: Most people skip the audio explanation in each room, but it is worth listening to. 

Other Things To Do at Ajman Museum

• Walk the fort’s outer ramparts and get a close look at the two original cannons at the entrance.
• Visit the Documents & Manuscripts section, which holds actual copies of treaties signed with the British in the 1800s
• Combine the visit with the nearby Gold Souk and Spice Souk, both just a few minutes on foot.

2. Kayak Through the Mangroves at Al Zorah Nature Reserve

Al Zorah Nature Reserve covers 195 hectares of dense mangrove forest, calm lagoons, and quiet water channels, and it sits on the northern edge of Ajman. 

Kayaking through the mangroves is one of the most unique things to do in Ajman since you paddle through a protected wetland while flamingos fly overhead, and it feels nothing like the rest of the UAE.

The reserve is on the RAMSAR international wetlands list, so you cannot simply walk in, and all access is through a fully guided kayak tour run by Quest for Adventure. 

In most cases, the tour lasts two full hours, and the kayaks are sit-on-top doubles or triples, so they are comfortable even if you have never kayaked before. 

Detail	Info
Location	Al Zorah Marina, Northern Ajman. Enter at the gate with the two red kayaks
Best Time	October–April, early morning or late afternoon
Cost	AED 100–175 per person (guided tour, all equipment included)
Time Needed	2 hours
Good For	Families, couples, nature lovers

Insider Tip: Before you make a reservation, ask the staff which days and times are best for seeing the flamingos, as they move with the tide and the seasons. The mornings during the week are calmer, the light is better, and there are a lot fewer boats in the canals.

Other Things To Do at Al Zorah Nature Reserve

• Book a guided boat tour if kayaking is not for you 
• Try stand-up paddleboarding on the calmer parts of the lagoon
• Do a birdwatching walk along the accessible shoreline areas
• Plant a mangrove tree at the end of your tour through Quest for Adventure
• Play a round at Al Zorah Golf Club, which sits right next to the reserve

3. Sunbathe & Relax at Ajman Corniche Beach

Ajman Corniche Beach is 4 kilometers of clean, free beach, and it is noticeably quieter than Dubai’s coastline on a busy weekend, which makes it one of the top places in Ajman for free time by the water.

The beach runs along the northwestern shore of the emirate, from the Coral Beach Resort area all the way to the Kempinski Hotel. It is well-maintained, the water is calm enough for swimming, and the promenade alongside it features a dedicated bike lane, a jogging track, children’s play areas, and a steady line of cafes and restaurants. 

The Corniche is also one of the best places to visit in Ajman at night, coming alive most from October through March when the temperature drops.

Detail	Info
Location	Sheik Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman, 4km waterfront stretch
Hours	6 AM–10 PM daily
Entry Fee	Free
Time Needed	1.5–3 hours, or a full evening
Good For	Families, budget travelers, couples, solo walkers

Insider Tip: Ajman Corniche Beach is at its best between 5 PM and 7 PM from November to February.

Other Things To Do at Ajman Corniche Beach

• Rent a bike and cycle the full 4km promenade from end to end
• Watch the sunset from the beachfront. The views are wide and open, with nothing blocking the horizon
• Have dinner at one of the Pakistani, Indian, or Arabic restaurants that line the strip
• Walk south toward Ajman Marina, since it has its own waterfront cafes and shops
• Look out for seasonal events like light shows and cultural performances during the winter months

4. Parasailing & Water Sports at Ajman Corniche Beach

Parasailing here offers one of the few aerial views of the Ajman coastline that most visitors ever get to see, and it is one of the most memorable things to do in Ajman for adults who want something more active.

All of Ajman’s water-based adventure activities are concentrated along the Corniche beach and at the 5-star hotel tour desks nearby. Parasailing works by harnessing you to a parachute that is pulled by a speedboat, which lifts you up over the water and gives you a wide view of the coastline below. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Corniche public beach / 5-star hotel tour desks (Kempinski, Fairmont Ajman)
Best Time	October–April, morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat
Cost	Parasailing: AED 150–250 / Jet Ski: AED 150–200 per 30 min / Banana Boat: AED 50–80 pp
Time Needed	30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the activity
Good For	Thrill-seekers, couples, groups of friends

Insider Tip: Go directly to the beach operators instead of booking through hotel desks to pay less for the same activity, and you can negotiate on price.

Other Things To Do at Ajman Corniche for Water Activity Fans

• Banana boat rides are good for groups and usually require a minimum of 4 people
• Flyboarding is available at select operators along the beach
• Evening dhow cruise departing from Ajman Marina, which includes dinner and live entertainment on the water

5. Camel Riding along Ajman Beach & Corniche

It sounds like a tourist cliché, but when you are actually up there moving slowly along the seafront with the Gulf on one side and the city on the other, it feels like nothing else. 

Camel Riding is one of the most straightforward things to do in Ajman with family without any advance planning.

Here in Ajman Beach and Corniche, you will find camels at designated spots near the public beach, and the rides are usually around 10 to 15 minutes long. Well, that is enough time to get comfortable in the saddle, take your photos, and understand why these animals carried trade routes across the desert for centuries. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Corniche public beach area, and just look for designated operator spots along the waterfront
Best Time	October–April, early morning or after 4 PM to avoid the midday heat
Cost	AED 50–100 per person for a 10–15 minute ride
Time Needed	20–30 minutes
Good For	Families, kids, first-time UAE visitors

Insider Tip: If you want a real camel experience rather than just a beach photo, book a desert safari day trip from Ajman instead. 

Other Things To Do With Camels or Traditional Culture in Ajman

• Visit Al Tallah Camel Racecourse to watch actual camel races.
• Head to Ajman Stud Farm to see purebred Arabian horses and learn about the breeding program.
• Book a desert safari day trip from Ajman that includes dune bashing, sandboarding, and a proper camel trek through the dunes.
• Attend the Ajman Folklore Festival in April.

6. Cycle & Jog along Ajman Corniche Promenade

Ajman built a dedicated cycling and jogging track along its entire 4-kilometer waterfront, making it one of the most popular free things to do in Ajman.

The promenade runs from one end of the Corniche to the other, with the Arabian Gulf on one side and a row of cafes and restaurants on the other. 

Residents like to come in the mornings to run, and from October to March, more people come in the evenings to enjoy the fresh air and the view of the sunset.

Also, those who didn’t bring their own bikes can rent them near the Corniche for a reasonable price. The path also goes by a number of play areas for kids, seats for stopping, and lookouts over the water.

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Corniche, Sheik Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, full 4km stretch
Best Time	October–April, early morning (6–9 AM) or evening (5–8 PM)
Cost	Free bike rental available nearby at approx. AED 20–40/hour
Time Needed	45 minutes to 2 hours
Good For	Fitness lovers, families, couples, casual walkers

Insider Tip: The stretch between the Fairmont Ajman and the Kempinski Hotel is the quietest and most scenic section.

Other things to do in Ajman Corniche Promenade

• Stop at one of the waterfront cafes for a morning coffee or fresh juice after your workout.
• Watch local fishermen casting lines from the shoreline early in the morning.
• Join outdoor fitness groups that gather near the promenade in the cooler months.
• Grab street food from the stalls near the public beach area in the evening
• Walk south to Ajman Marina for a waterfront dinner after your ride

7. Take a Traditional Abra Boat Ride across Ajman Creek

Overlooking Ajman Creek on a traditional wooden abra costs only AED 2 per person, and most tourists don’t even notice that it’s one of the cutest and cheapest things to do in Ajman.

Ajman’s abra network runs between five stations along the creek that include Al Zawra, the Fish Market, Musheiref, Al Safiah, and Al Rashidiya, and connects the two sides of the waterway in a way that no road bridge really replaces. 

Each abra holds up to 20 passengers, and the boats depart regularly throughout the day, so you almost never have to wait more than a few minutes. If you want more time on the water, you can also book a private charter for 30 minutes that costs AED 50, an hour is AED 100, and 90 minutes runs AED 150. 

Detail	Info
Location	Stations at Al Zawra, Fish Market, Musheiref, Al Safiah, Al Rashidiya, along Ajman Creek
Hours	Weekdays: 8 AM–10 PM / Weekends: 8 AM–midnight
Cost	AED 2 per person (single crossing) / Private charter: AED 50 (30 min), AED 100 (60 min)
Time Needed	10–15 minutes per crossing / 30–90 min for a private charter
Good For	Families, budget travelers, solo visitors, history lovers

Insider Tip: You should get on at the Fish Market stop because it has the best views of both the creek and the market area from the water.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Creek

• Visit the Dhow Building Yard on the north bank, just a short walk from the creek stations.
• Explore the old souk area near Al Zawra station.
• Watch the evening fish auction at the Fish Market station (starts around 6 PM daily)
• Take a sunset private charter along the creek.
• Walk 10 minutes from the Al Rashidiya stop to get to the Heritage District after the abra ride. 

8. Visit the Ajman Heritage District (Restored Mud Houses & Courtyards)

Jman Heritage District is one of the few places to visit in Ajman for free with family, where history, street art, and traditional architecture all sit within the same walkable block.

The Ajman Heritage District sits in the heart of the city and covers a collection of well-preserved traditional buildings built from coral stone and gypsum. 

The streets are narrow and quiet, and the buildings have been carefully restored to show what residential and trading life in Ajman looked like before the modern era. 

Detail	Info
Location	Central Ajman, near Ajman Museum, Old Saleh Souk, and the Gold Souk
Hours	The district itself is open at all timesMuseum hours: Sat–Thu 8 AM–8 PM / Fri 2:30 PM–8 PM
Cost	Free to explore the district / Ajman Museum: AED 5 adults, AED 15 family, AED 1 students
Time Needed	1.5–3 hours
Good For	History lovers, culture seekers, couples, and solo travelers

Insider Tip: Look for the Al Mizan sculpture in the middle of the area. It is a big work inspired by writing by the famous French-Tunisian artist El Seed, and most people who visit don’t know what it is. 

Other Things To Do in Ajman Heritage District

• The Old Saleh Souk has a lot of hand-made goods, incense, spices, traditional perfume oils, and more.
• Koub Café in the garden is a nice place to get coffee. It serves drinks and snacks in an Emirati way and has a calm atmosphere.
• Take a picture of the wind towers on the renovated buildings; they are one of the last examples in Ajman of traditional cooling design from before air conditioning.
• Walk 5 minutes to the Gold Souk and Spice Souk, which are both directly adjacent.
• Find the street art paintings. There are many of them all over the area, and they show Emirati culture.

9. Watch Dhow Craftsmen at the Traditional Ajman Shipyard (Dhow Building Yard)

The Ajman Dhow Yard is currently one of the largest dhow-building yards in the world, and among all the unique things to do in Ajman, this one has no real equivalent anywhere else in the UAE.

The yard is right next to the Fish Market, on the north shore of Ajman Creek. Dhows are traditional wooden sailing boats that have been used for trade, fishing, and pearl diving across the Arabian Gulf for hundreds of years. 

The ones that are being made here are still used for fishing, getting around the coast, and official trips in the UAE.  

Detail	Info
Location	North side of Ajman Creek, near Al Boom Marine, opposite the Fish Market
Hours	6 AM–6 PM (best activity in the morning when craftsmen are most active)
Cost	Free entry
Time Needed	45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Good For	History lovers, families, photographers, and anyone interested in traditional crafts

Insider Tip: Get there before 9 a.m., because that’s when the builders are working hard, and there are the most people on the site. You can usually take pictures, but it’s nice to look the workers in the eye and address them before you point your camera at them.

Other things to do in Ajman Dhow Building Yard:

• Buy a miniature model dhow as a souvenir 
• Cross the creek by abra from the Fish Market station, directly opposite the yard
• See the Ajman Museum afterward to see full-size replica dhow models and the history of pearl diving that made these boats essential.
• Watch a traditional dhow cruise from Ajman Marina if you want to see a finished vessel on the water.

10. Try Pearl Diving on a Traditional Dhow from Ajman Creek (Ajman Pearl Experience)

Pearls were what made this shoreline what it is today, and if you’re looking for something truly unique to do in Ajman as a couple or by yourself, this is the one thing that almost no one outside the area knows about.

The Ajman Pearl project is a cultural event that starts on a traditional wooden dhow in Ajman Creek. Before you dive, the team tells you all about the history of pearl diving and how it affected the economy of the whole Gulf region. 

They also explain how divers protected their ears and fingers by holding their breath for up to two minutes at a time. Then you go underwater to look for oysters. You can even keep any pearls you find. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Creek. Departures arranged through the Ajman Tourism Development Department (+971 6 711 6666)
Best Time	October–May (avoid summer heat)
Cost	Rates vary by group size
Time Needed	2–3 hours
Good For	Couples, families, history enthusiasts, cultural travelers

Insider Tip: You should book ahead of time through the Ajman Department of Tourism Development instead of a third-party provider. 

Other Things To Do in Ajman’s Pearl Diving Heritage

• Visit Ajman Museum’s dedicated pearl diving section to see original tools, dive equipment, and a full-scale diorama of a pearl diving boat.
• Watch the Dhow Building Yard nearby, where the same type of vessels that carried pearl divers are still being built by hand.
• Take an abra ride across Ajman Creek to see the waterfront
• Go to the Fish Market on the creek.

11. Go Fishing on a Traditional Boat from Ajman Creek & Marina

Deep-sea fishing trips leave from Ajman Creek and the harbor on boats that are well-equipped and have staff who know the best places to fish in the Arabian Gulf. 

Depending on the time of year, the most common fish caught are kingfish, shari, barracuda, and hammour (grouper). Trips last between 3 and 6 hours and come with all the gear you need, like a rod, line, and bait. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Creek (near Fish Market station) and Ajman Marina
Best Time	October–April, early morning departures (5:30 AM–6 AM)
Cost	AED 150–300 per person, depending on trip duration and operator (equipment included)
Time Needed	3–6 hours
Good For	Fishing enthusiasts, adults, and small groups

Insider Tip: Fishing experts in Ajman know exactly which structures hold the most fish at different times of the year, so ask the crew to take you to places near the ocean platforms.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Other Than Fishing 

• After your expedition, go straight to the Ajman Fish Market to sell your catch to the market merchants or have it prepared at the Jawahar Seafood restaurant on-site.
• Catch one of the liveliest events in the emirate at the market at 6 p.m., when the fish sale starts.
• Check out the Dhow Building Yard to see how the same fishing boats are still being built by hand.

12. Visit & Interact with Arabian Horses at Ajman Stud Farm

The Ajman Stud has won 13 world champion titles at the Paris Arabian Horse World Championship from 2004 to 2019.

The farm is in the desert, about 30 kilometers east of Ajman city, and was started in 2002 by the Crown Prince of Ajman, Sheik Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. 

The building is decorated in a traditional Arabic style and has formal grounds, and is even home to some of the world’s most beautiful breed Arabian horses as well as falcons, gazelles, and peacocks. 

Detail	Info
Location	~30km east of Ajman city, follow signs for Jurf Industrial Area 3 from Al Ittehad Street
Best Time	October–April (cooler months)
Cost	Contact Ajman Tourism Development at +971 6 711 6666 to arrange a tour
Time Needed	1.5–2.5 hours
Good For	Horse lovers, couples, families, equestrian enthusiasts

Insider Tip: The Ajman Arabian Horse Show in January is free for spectators, and it is one of the most impressive equestrian events in the region.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Stud Farm

• Attend the Ajman Arabian Horse Show every January.
• Visit Al Tallah Camel Racecourse in Ajman for a different kind of traditional animal sport.
• Mix the farm visit with a stop at Al Zorah Golf Club on the way back.
• Have an Emirati breakfast at Qdeemk Ndeemk Café on the Corniche before the farm visit.

13. Experience the Catch of the Day at Ajman Fish Market

The Ajman Fish Market has been around for more than 40 years and is still one of the biggest and most real fish markets in the whole UAE.

Local sailors bring in fresh seafood from the Arabian Gulf every day, including hammour, kingfish, shari, jesh, prawns, crabs, squid, and more. Market hours are from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night. 

One of the liveliest times in Ajman is the fish sale that happens every night at 6 p.m. It brings together a lot of serious sellers and buyers. 

Detail	Info
Location	Sheik Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street, Al Rashidiya area, near Ajman Creek
Hours	Daily: 7 AM–1:30 PM and 5 PM–10 PM / Fish auction: 6 PM daily
Cost	Free entry
Time Needed	45 minutes to 1.5 hours
Good For	Foodies, budget travelers, families, and anyone interested in local culture

Insider Tip: You can get the most variety and best quality fresh fish between 7 AM and 8 AM, when the market is still empty and before it gets crowded. Also, the prices are lower in the evening, but the fish is older. 

Other Things To Do in Ajman Fish Market

• Pay a small fee to have your purchase cooked on-site at Jawahar Seafood restaurant.
• The market has small food stands where you can buy dates, honey made in the area, fruit syrups, and traditional Emirati jams and jellies.
• Take an abra from the Fish Market station across the creek to the Dhow Building Yard.
• You can explore the market without many people if you go early in the morning during the week (Monday is the least busy).

14. Watch a Movie at VOX Cinemas inside City Center Ajman

VOX Cinemas Ajman is one of the best things to do in Ajman at night, where you can watch a film in a 4DX seat.

The MAX screen gives you a bigger image and stronger sound than a standard hall, while the 4DX option takes things further by adding physical effects that sync with the movie. 

These 4DX effects are seat tilts, the air smells different during certain scenes, and water mist can hit you during rainstorms on screen. 

Also, the lineup covers Hollywood, Bollywood, and Arabic releases, so there is almost always something running in multiple languages. Standard tickets in VOX Cinemas Ajman start from around AED 35, with MAX and 4DX costing more depending on the film.

Detail	Info
Location	Ground Floor, City Center, Ajman, Al Ettehad Street, Al Jurf
Best Time	Any day, evening shows tend to be busiest on weekends
Cost	Standard from ~AED 35 / MAX & 4DX higher but check voxcinemas.com for current prices
Time Needed	2–3 hours
Good For	Families, couples, teens, kids

Insider Tip: The 4DX hall at VOX Ajman is one of the closest and cheapest options to Dubai.

Other things to do in Ajman City Center

• Eat at the food court, which has a solid mix of fast food chains and local options all in one spot.
• Shop at over 79 brands in the mall, including international and regional fashion stores.
• Let kids loose at Magic Planet right inside the mall (see next entry)
• Browse the supermarket on the lower level
• Check what events are running at the mall’s central atrium.

15. Kids Gaming & Entertainment at Magic Planet (City Center Ajman)

Magic Planet inside City Center Ajman is the only entertainment zone in the emirate that runs 4DX gaming, soft play, and over 100 redemption and video games all under one air-conditioned roof. In fact, it is one of the go-to things to do in Ajman with family when the weather rules out anything outdoors.

The zone sits on the ground floor of the mall, directly next to the food court, and it is split into several areas. 

Kids under 5 have a dedicated Soft Play Park with climbing structures, slides, and tunnels, while older children and teenagers can move into the main gaming floor, which has driving simulators, skill games, VR experiences, and redemption games. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ground Floor, City Center, Ajman, Al Ettehad Street, Al Jurf
Hours	Same as mall hours, approx. 10 AM–10 PM (later on weekends)
Cost	Card-based system and load from AED 20 upwards / individual games from AED 3–10
Time Needed	1–3 hours
Good For	Families, kids of all ages, teens, and birthday groups

Insider Tip: A weekday visit between 3 PM and 6 PM is usually the sweet spot where the floor is active but not overcrowded.

16. Budget Shopping & Wholesale at Ajman China Mall

Ajman China Mall covers 280,000 square meters and holds over 400 outlets. So if you are looking for places to visit in Ajman for free at night that also let you shop without spending much, this mall is open until 10 PM daily with no entry cost.

The mall opened in 2010 on Sheik Ammar Bin Humaid Street in Al Jurf and pulls in shoppers from across Ajman, Sharjah, and Dubai who come specifically for the prices. 

In general, mall layouts are organized loosely by category, such as clothes, electronics, toys, home décor, furniture, kitchenware, and accessories. Here in the Ajman China mall, you will find items as cheap as AED 5 and AED 10 across multiple stalls. 

Detail	Info
Location	Sheik Ammar Bin Humaid Street, Al Jurf Industrial Area 1, Ajman
Hours	Daily 10 AM–10 PM (Fridays may open later after Jummah prayers)
Cost	Free entry, but products start from AED 5
Time Needed	1.5–3 hours
Good For	Budget shoppers, small business owners, bargain hunters, and families

Insider Tip: The seller always starts with a higher price than they are willing to accept because most things don’t have set prices. 

Other Things To Do in Ajman China Mall

• The Al Tallah Camel Racecourse is about 5 km away, and you can watch races there for free.
• Go 8 km to the City Center to look at prices and get anything that wasn’t sold at the market.
• After shopping, grab a tea or Arabic coffee at one of the nearby bars. 

17. Dune Bashing (4WD Off-Road) in the Ajman Desert

The desert east of Ajman sits inside the Hajar Mountain foothills and features some of the most dramatic dune corridors in the Northern Emirates.

Most dune bashing tours that pick up from Ajman head toward the red dunes near the Dubai–Al Ain road (Lahbab area) or the dunes near Masfout in the Ajman interior, depending on the operator. 

The dune bashing experience itself lasts 45 minutes to an hour inside a powerful 4WD Land Cruiser with a trained driver who takes the vehicle up and over steep dune faces. Also, you are fully secured inside, so it is safe even for first-timers. 

Detail	Info
Location	Desert east of Ajman, Masfout area, or Lahbab desert (operator arranges pickup from Ajman)
Best Time	October–April (avoid summer since sand temperatures and heat are extreme)
Cost	AED 150–300 per person from Ajman pickup (shared tour) / Private tours from AED 600–900 for a vehicle
Time Needed	4–6 hours (including camp and dinner)
Good For	Adventure seekers, couples, groups of friends, families with older children

Insider Tip: Ask your operator specifically for pickup from Ajman when booking online. Most standard tours list Dubai as the primary pickup, but will include Ajman for an extra AED 50–100 per vehicle.

Other Things To Do in the Ajman Desert Area

• Try sandboarding on the same dunes.
• Visit Masfout Castle, a restored 18th-century fort in the Ajman mountains.
• Explore the Hajar Mountain villages near Masfout for a completely different landscape from the coastal city.
• Stay for the camp dinner for BBQ, Arabic mezze, live music, and a shisha corner.

18. Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Ajman Desert & Landscape

Hot air balloon flights that pick up from Ajman depart before sunrise, so a 3:30–4:30 AM hotel pickup, depending on your operator and the season. The flight itself lasts 45 to 60 minutes and covers the desert east of the city, drifting with the morning wind over dunes, desert scrub, and the occasional camel herd below. 

Hot air balloon pilots are GCAA-licensed, and the baskets carry 8–16 passengers depending on the balloon. In general, hot air balloon packages include a Bedouin-style breakfast after landing with eggs, bread, Arabic coffee, and fresh juice, plus a signed flight certificate. 

Hot air balloon packages from Ajman pickup start at approximately AED 1,350 per adult with a standard experience, rising to AED 1,599 for premium options with additional inclusions.

Detail	Info
Location	Operator pickup from Ajman hotels. Flight over Dubai/Ajman desert (Lahbab or Al Ain road area)
Best Time	November–May only. Balloon flights do not operate in summer due to wind conditions
Cost	AED 1,350–1,599 per adult (transfers from Ajman included)
Time Needed	4.5–5 hours total (including transfers, flight, and breakfast)
Good For	Couples, solo travelers, photography enthusiasts, bucket-list experiences

Insider Tip: The pilot sets the exact departure based on wind conditions that morning, and your pickup call can come as early as 3:30 AM. 

Other Things To Do in the Ajman Desert

• Spend the same day with both the balloon ride and the sand dune adventure.
• After your balloon ride, go to Masfout Castle in the Ajman mountains during the day.
• Booking the “Platinum” plan after the rocket landing includes sand bashing and a camel ride.

19. Play 18-Hole Golf at Al Zorah Golf Club

The Al Zorah Golf Club opened in 2015 and is on the shore in Al Zorah. It is surrounded by a protected mangrove forest and tide ponds that cover 1 million square meters. There are 18 holes on this par-72 course, which is 7,169 yards long, has a course rating of 74.7, and a slope of 138. 

Well, it is very difficult, as the wide fairways encourage you to hit a strong tee shot, but most greens require precise approach shots. The greens here in Al Zorah Golf Club are made of Platinum Paspalum grass and are very short.  

Seasonal green fees range from AED 450 to 600, with lower rates at twilight. The winter season runs from October to April. You can rent clubs on-site. 

Detail	Info
Location	Al Zorah area, about 25 minutes from Dubai International Airport
Best Time	October–April, early morning tee times for cooler conditions
Cost	Green fee ~AED 450–600 (winter) / Twilight rate lower / Club hire available
Time Needed	4–5 hours for 18 holes plus warm-up
Good For	Golfers of all levels, sports enthusiasts, couples, and corporate groups

Insider Tip: Make sure you book your tee time at least 48 hours ahead of time since the club has a strict cancellation policy of 48 hours, and in the winter, popular morning times fill up quickly.

Other Things To Do at Al Zorah Golf Club

• The patio at the new clubhouse restaurant has a great view of the 18th hole and the mangroves.
• It’s worth going to the rooftop bar after your round because it has a view of the Gulf and the lagoon.
• The green fee covers unlimited use of the driving range.
• See the more than 200 kinds of birds that live on and around the course.
• You can boat through the nearby Al Zorah marshes as part of your stay. 

20. Enjoy Fine Dining at Badr Lounge (Ajman Saray Resort)

When it comes to things to do in Ajman for couples on a meaningful evening, Badr Lounge at the Ajman Saray Luxury Collection Resort sits at the top.

The Ajman Saray Luxury Collection Resort has 6 places to eat and is located on a private stretch of Ajman’s beachfront. In the evening, guests can enjoy a variety of regional and foreign meals at the hotel’s Badr Lounge, which has floor-to-ceiling views of the Persian Gulf. 

Main Ajman Saray resort courses cost between AED 80 and 160, which is a lot less than similar experiences in Dubai Marina or Palm Jumeirah. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman Corniche, Al Nakhil
Best Time	Evenings, October–April, for the outdoor terrace
Cost	Mains ~AED 80–160 per person / Full dinner AED 150–300+ depending on drinks
Time Needed	1.5–2.5 hours
Good For	Couples, special occasions, business dinners, and solo diners who want a quality meal

Insider Tip: Anyone can eat at Ajman Saray, not just hotel guests, since you don’t have to be a guest to eat here. Calling ahead to reserve a table is highly suggested for Friday and Saturday nights, when the room gets crowded with hotel guests and people from outside the hotel.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Saray Resort

• Spend a few hours at the private beach; non-guests can sometimes access it through a day pass (inquire with the resort directly)
• Book a treatment at Zihn Spa to get full-day packages, hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and other treatments. 
• Try Bab Al Bahr beach bar for a casual sunset drink and snack in a more relaxed beachfront setting.

21. Walk & Explore the Al Marina & Al Nakhil Waterfront

If you are looking for places to visit in Ajman at night that cost nothing to enter, Ajman Marina is the most polished option. Ajman Marina is a 1.5-kilometer palm-lined promenade right on the water, open to everyone with no ticket required.

The promenade is popular in the evenings, particularly between October and April, when families, joggers, and couples come out after dark when the air cools down. 

One of the most talked-about spots along the marina is SALT, a food truck that serves Wagyu beef sliders from a silver Airstream caravan next to outdoor umbrella tables.

Detail	Info
Location	End of Ajman Corniche near Kempinski Hotel in Al Nakhil area
Best Time	October–April, evenings from 5 PM onwards, weekend evenings are the liveliest
Cost	Free to walk
Time Needed	1–2 hours
Good For	Families, couples, casual walkers, and anyone wanting a relaxed evening out

Insider Tip: SALT the Wagyu slider truck only works in the evenings and sometimes closes early if they sell out.

Other things to do in Ajman Al Marina & Al Nakhil Waterfront

• Eat at the floating Marsa Ajman restaurant for a unique waterfront dining experience
• Watch the Marsa Ajman fountain, which runs in the evenings and is a popular photo spot
• Continue walking back along the main Corniche and add another 4km of waterfront to your evening walk
• Rent a kayak or take a boat ride from the marina area.
• Stop at one of the outdoor cafes for karak tea or Arabic coffee.

22. Ride the Floating Water Park at Aqua Bounce Ajman

Aqua Bounce at Fairmont Ajman is the only floating water park in the city and is only a few meters from the beach.

The park is built from Wibit inflatables, a concept that originated in Germany over 20 years ago and has since entertained an estimated 12 million people worldwide. 

The structure floats in the shallow water just off Fairmont Ajman’s private beach and includes climbing towers, slides, balance beams, bouncy domes, suspended bridges, swing ropes, and a floating trampoline. 

They even give you a life jacket before you enter, and a lifeguard watches over the course at all times. 

Detail	Info
Location	Fairmont Ajman, Sheik Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman Corniche
Hours	Daily 10 AM–5 PM (seasonal but check ahead during summer months)
Cost	AED 150 children / AED 200 adults / Family of 4: AED 900. Also includes beach and pool access. Students get 25% off with a valid ID
Time Needed	2–4 hours
Good For	Families, kids, teens, active visitors, hotel day guests

Insider Tip: Weekday mornings from 10 AM to noon are the quietest window, because weekends and school holidays pack the course fast, and you end up waiting.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Fairmont

• Use the infinity pool and private beach as part of your day pass.
• Try padel tennis on the 20×10 meter Gulf-view court.
• Have lunch at one of the hotel’s restaurants after your session.
• Book a jet ski or kayak rental from the beach.

23. Picnic & Relax at Ajman Ladies Park

Ajman Ladies Park is one of the cheapest things to do in the city. It costs only AED 2–3 to enter and has a running track, covered seats, play equipment, and a restaurant just for women and children. The park is in Ajman’s Mushairef neighborhood and has a lot of open space with well-kept grass.

Later in the afternoon, when the temperature drops and families come for picnics in the evening, it is the best time to go. Other close options include Al Safia Ladies Park, which is 129,000 square meters and has a 1,800-meter running track and bike rentals. 

Detail	Info
Location	Al Safiya Street, Mushairef, Ajman
Hours	Open dailyMushairef Ladies Park: 4 PM–9 PMRashidiya Ladies Park: 8 AM–10 PM
Cost	AED 2–3 per person (children free or discounted)
Time Needed	1–2.5 hours
Good For	Women and children only, families, mothers with kids, solo women

Insider Tip: Thursday and Friday nights are the best times to be at the park because families have picnics on the grass, and the mood is nice and friendly. 

Other Things To Do in Ajman Ladies Parks

• Visit Al Safia Park (129,000 sqm) for the longer running track and bicycle rentals.
• Walk to the Ajman Corniche, which is within a 10–15 minute drive and connects to the waterfront for an evening stroll after the park.
• Stop at a nearby karak tea café in the Mushairef neighborhood.

24. Walk & Photograph the Ajman Illuminated Corniche at Night

The Ajman Corniche is one of the best places to visit in Ajman for free at night to walk along and be lit up with artistic lamp posts, colored LED fixtures, and the bright fronts of 5-star hotels that mirror in the Gulf water.

The Corniche is open 24 hours a day and stretches from the Kempinski Hotel in the south to the main beach in the north. At night, the road turns into a true communal place. Families push strollers, couples walk, and teens hang out near the food stalls. 

Plus, local merchants serve maize, camel milk ice cream, and karak from carts along the promenade. The Fairmont, Ajman Saray, Bahi Ajman Palace, and Kempinski hotels along the water are all lit up at night and make the scene look more elegant. 

Detail	Info
Location	Ajman Corniche, 4km waterfront promenade, central Ajman
Best Time	October–April, from 7 PM onwards
Cost	Free
Time Needed	1–2 hours
Good For	Everyone likes couples, families, solo walkers, and photographers

Insider Tip: The most interesting section for photography is the stretch between the Ajman Saray Hotel and the Bahi Ajman Palace.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Corniche at Night

• Try camel milk ice cream from one of the carts along the promenade.
• Stop at any beachfront café along the route for karak tea and a shisha
• Walk south into Ajman Marina to extend your route by another 1.5km and catch the Marsa Ajman fountain, which runs in the evenings
• Watch the Friday night outdoor markets near the Corniche.

25. Enjoy Ajman’s Old Market Street Food and Souks

This is one of the free things to do in Ajman that will put you right into local life. Around 500 meters from the museum in the city’s historical center are the Gold Souk, the Fish Souk, and the old market streets. The street food here is truly local, unlike the food at the places on the Corniche.

It’s surrounded by old market streets where shops that haven’t changed much since the 1970s sell spices, incense, fabrics, and home goods.

Small Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Emirati-run restaurants open around the creek and old market area in the late afternoon and serve hot dishes like lamb biryani, grilled hammour, stuffed vine leaves, and fresh-squeezed drinks for AED 10–30 a plate. 

Detail	Info
Location	Gold Souk and Old Market, near Ajman Museum, central Ajman, Sheik Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street area
Best Time	Late afternoon to evening, from 4 PM to 9 PM, when the market is most active, and the temperature is comfortable
Cost	Free to walk, but street food AED 10–30 per dish / Gold souk prices vary
Time Needed	1.5–3 hours
Good For	Foodies, solo travelers, couples, curious visitors

Insider Tip: The best luqaimat stall in the old market area usually sets up around 5 PM near the entrance to the Gold Souk.

Other Things To Do in Ajman Old Market

• Right next to the souk area is the Ajman Museum. It’s only AED 5 for people to enter, and it gives you important background information for everything you see in the streets around it.
• Check out the spice shops in the souk’s narrow streets to find free saffron, dried lemon (loomi), and rose water here for a lot less than you would pay at a store.
• Go across to the nearby fish market (entry 14) and watch the 6 PM sale.
• It’s only a short walk from the souk to the creek station, where you can take an abra boat ride. 

26. Hike & Explore the Mountains in Masfout Village

The United Nations Tourism Organization named Masfout the Best Tourist Village in the World in 2025.

Masfout is a part of Ajman that is 125 kilometers southeast of the city and sits in the Hajar Mountains, about 1,200 meters above sea level. It takes about 90 minutes to drive there, and the road goes through sand dunes in the desert and then up through the rocky slopes of the mountains.

Masfout is always 5–8 degrees cooler than Ajman, which is why families from the UAE have been going there to spend the summer for decades. 

Detail	Info
Location	Masfout exclave, 125km southeast of Ajman city via the Sharjah-Kalba Road (E102). Non-GCC nationals must take this route (the E44 Hatta Road passes an Oman border post)
Best Time	October–April. Avoid June to September
Cost	Free to visit the village and hikeMasfout Museum: AED 3 (children under 6 and seniors: free)
Time Needed	Half day minimum
Good For	Hikers, nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and families looking for a cool mountain escape

Insider Tip: The village has a small grocery store near the museum where you can buy water and snacks before heading out into the surrounding mountains.

Other Things To Do in Masfout

• Visit Masfout Museum inside the restored castle to see 5,000+ years of local history from the Stone Age to the present day, and the view from the castle over the valley is genuinely striking.
• Explore Waraqa Park, a 13,500 sqm park that surrounds the original house of Ajman’s founder, Sheik Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
• Drive the wadi roads around Masfout to spot the local acacia and ghaf trees, and keep an eye out for mountain gazelles in the rocky foothills in the early morning.
• Combine the visit with Hatta Wadi Hub, about a 15-minute drive away, for kayaking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities in the Dubai exclave.

27. Visit the Rock Pools near Masfout in the Hajar Mountains

The rock pools near Masfout sit in narrow gorges carved by ancient wadis, and the water running through them is cold even in summer due to the shade and altitude.

Just don’t forget that the Hatta Rock Pools are the closest formal version, about 15 minutes from Masfout town, and they sit in a narrow gorge surrounded by multicolored mountain rock that reflects in the still water. 

Detail	Info
Location	Wadi areas around Masfout, the accessible Hatta Rock Pools are ~15 min drive from Masfout town on the Hatta–Masfout road
Best Time	October–April
Cost	Free
Time Needed	2–4 hours
Good For	Hikers, nature seekers, photography lovers, families with older children

Insider Tip: Water levels in the rock pools are at their fullest and most photogenic in January and February after winter rainfall, and they can be nearly dry by April. 

Other Things To Do Near the Masfout Rock Pools

• Hike further into the wadi gorge beyond the main pool since the deeper you go, the quieter it becomes.
• Visit Masfout Castle Museum on the same trip.
• Bring a packed lunch and eat by the water.
• Stop at the Hatta Heritage Village on your way back for a short cultural visit.

28. Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks on Ajman Corniche

As the main show starts from the shore right next to the Ajman Saray Hotel, the fireworks go over the water, so you can see both the live show in the sky and its image in the Gulf at the same time. 

A second show goes off across from Festival Land in the Al Jurf area, and a third one goes off at the Ajman Boulevard. So you can watch from different spots along the coast without having to crowd into one.

Detail	Info
Location	Main display: Ajman Corniche opposite Ajman Saray Hotel. Secondary spots: Festival Land (Al Jurf), Ajman Boulevard, and Sweer Park in Masfout
Best Time	December 31
Cost	Free for all public locations
Time Needed	2–4 hours, including the lead-up and display
Good For	Families, couples, groups

Insider Tip: Arrive at the Corniche by 9–10 PM to secure a good viewing spot near the Ajman Saray stretch. In most cases, the area fills up quickly after 10:30 PM, and late arrivals end up watching from much further back.

Other Things To Do on Nye in Ajman

• Visit the Ajman Food Festival at the Heritage District earlier in the evening.
• Book a table at a Corniche hotel for the NYE dinner and watch the fireworks from the terrace. 
• Head to Al Zorah Marina for a calmer NYE if you prefer fewer crowds 
• Drive to Masfout for the Sweer Park fireworks if you want a completely different NYE experience 

Last Words: Things To Do in Ajman

Ajman is a tiny emirate, yet it covers a lot of area. If you’re looking for things to do in Ajman on a low budget or a full resort day, the selection here is larger than most people imagine. Begin your morning in a traditional dhow yard where artisans still make wooden boats by hand. 

Then spend the afternoon kayaking through flamingo-filled mangroves and conclude the evening walking a lit-up Corniche with karak in your hand. 

None of the mountains in Masfout, the rock pools, the floating water park, the souks, or the golf course seems forced or touristic, which is precisely what makes the location worth visiting. 

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