With a land area of only 260 sq. km., Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates and is centrally located on the western coast of the UAE, along the Persian Gulf. It is bordered to the south by Sharjah and to the north by Umm Al-Quwain.
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In 1820, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humayd Al Nuaimi signed the General Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks out. On 2 December 1971, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humayd Al Nuaimi joined the United Arab Emirates.
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Ajman controls two small inland enclaves - Masfut and Manama. Masfut is situated about 110 km southeast, near Hatta, and known for its agriculture and the yellow-flowering farfar trees. Masfut is also noted for its vibrant marble and is bordered by the Hajar mountains creating a picturesque backdrop.
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Manama — meaning “sleeping place” — is 60 km. south off the Dhaid and Masafi highway, and has a small fort.
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The city lies down at a small creek of 16 km length to the northeast of Sharjah. The Ajman city itself is a shopper’s destination with about 50 international and local retail shops. With marina developments, shopping malls and a variety of projects under way Ajman is becoming a destination of choice.
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The population of the emirate was 121,491 in 1995. Its population growth can be attributed to the influx of people from the neighboring emirates of Dubai and Sharjah, and other countries. Approximately 95% of the population of the emirate resides in the city of Ajman.
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Among the main tourist attractions in the emirate are:
Fort Dowar Al Hosn Museum - used to be the ruler's residence until 1970, the museum houses an interesting archaeological collection found in nearby Mowaihat. Ajman Corniche – also known for small restaurants and cafés overlooking the sea.
Long expanse of powdery white sand beach, stretching for almost 20 miles and situated along the Persian Gulf coast.
Ajman's dhow yard - one of the most active in the region and builders still use indigenous tools in dhow making.
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The emirate’s natural harbour hosts one of the largest ship repairing companies while Ajman Port offers the best facilities for business, import and export, as well as an industrial free zone.
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Ajman is currently the only emirate offering foreign investors a fully transparent true 100% freehold ownership on real estate. Hence it has created an invigorating business climate for investments, and prompted the Ajman government to endeavor on a number of development projects. It is also keen over its new developments and projects which include:
“Emirates City” - a brand new city located directly on the Emirates Road.
Ajman International Airport - hosting about two million passengers every year; construction begins in 2008 in the Al Manama area of the Ajman, while airport operations expected to commence in 2011.
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Ajman is witnessing a boom in the real estate sector, making it the up-and-coming alternative residential and business investment destination in the UAE.
Major Developments in Ajman
The Emirates City
Developed on a 5 million square feet ground along the banks of man-made lakes, the Emirates City features a combination of high & mid-rise commercial and residential towers, five-star hotels, and cosmopolitan malls.
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Facilities include medical and educational infrastructure, entertainment, parks, playgrounds, sports and fitness and parking spaces with 24-hour concierge; state-of-art technology and communications.
Considered as the “world’s largest single phase development”, its full completion is expected in 2010.
The Emirates City Projects
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Green Lake Tower 2
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Goldcrest Business Vistas
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Golf Tower
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Lake Towers
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Bsel Pearl Tower
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Lake Tower 2
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Eden Tower
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Lake View Tower
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Chapal The Glory
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Lake View Tower 2
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Crown Residencia
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Crystal Residency
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Orbit Tower
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Chapal the Harmony
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Paradise Lakes
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Chapal the Presidency
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Rainbow Towers
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Emirates Pearls
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Shami Twin Towers
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Fortune Residency
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Sahara Tower
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Goldcrest Dreams 2
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Savannah Tower
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Goldcrest Dreams
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The Rose Residential Tower
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Goldcrest Dreams 3
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Emirates Shopping Mall
The mall is located at the center of the development, with direct access from the Emirates Road highway. It is uniquely engineered with a contemporary architectural design and a blend of Arabian motifs, on both the interior and exterior. The lakes are connected to the mall from both its sides, thus presenting waterfront terraces replete with coffee shops, lounges, and restaurants. The Emirates Mall houses retail stores for apparels, electronics, furniture, accessories, cosmetics, hypermarket, food court, cinemas, mosques, kids play area and underground parking.
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Al Ameera Village
This mega residential community, also known as Princess Village is situated on a 3-million sq. ft. strategic and convenient location. The Village is 15-minute drive from Dubai International Airport, and also close to the emirates of Um Al-Quwain and Sharjah.
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A multi-million dollar freehold development, Al Ameera Village features 50 traditionally-designed residential buildings, shopping mall, hotel apartments and a line-up of retail shops & souks, restaurants, gardens & parks, mosque, nursery, commercial clubs, fitness centers, swimming pools and other amenities.
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Hosting about two million passengers every year; construction begins in 2008 in the Al Manama area; airport operations begin in 2011.
Ajman Meadows
Ajman Meadows is an exclusive landmark of 200 semi-detached villas in Arabic and Spanish designs, located on the Emirates Road in the Emirates City.
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Ajman will soon become one of the busiest destinations in the region. Adjacent to Ajman Meadows is the Through Road, a new highway that links Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai and Jebel Ali. This new highway will be the home to major industrial and commercial developments such as the Emirates Industrial City and Academic City. On the northeast of the Emirates Road is the Hamriya Free Zone. This makes Ajman Meadows an ideal place for corporate office, to live and the next shopping destination of the Emirates.
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Ajman One
Ajman One offers full amenities of a one stop destination with huge potential for investors or residents. Twelve residential towers form the centre piece of development. The towers offer combination of studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments. They have access to a community center complete with gyms, playgrounds, swimming pools, barbeque area & garden, car parks and storage facilities.
