| Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates that | | | | by workers laying a sewerage pipe in 1986. The |
| make up the United Arab Emirates (or UAE). | | | | site was then excavated as an archaeological site |
| Ajman is undergoing dramatic growth and | | | | at which several copper implements numerous |
| development like the rest of the United Arab | | | | beads, a number of ceramic vessels and human |
| Emirates so tourist attractions and activities as | | | | remains among other artifacts have been |
| well as shopping, cultural and sporting opportunities | | | | unearthed. This site was the first site to be |
| are going to dramatically increase in the very near | | | | discovered that showed that the area was |
| future. Currently there are three main tourist | | | | occupied in the Um al-Nar period. |
| attractions in Ajman and this article will explore | | | | Ajman's beaches have also long been a traditional |
| these further. | | | | tourist attraction, the climate of Ajman being |
| Shopping in Ajman is available in both modern | | | | superbly suited to beach life. Dolphins are common |
| malls, which offer many of the designer and | | | | off the coast of Ajman and dolphin spotting is a |
| luxury items you would expect from a modern | | | | popular recreational activity with both tourists and |
| shopping mall in the UAE, and the traditional shops | | | | locals alike. |
| where local products such as traditional pottery | | | | Ajman has a variety of food and places to eat |
| can be purchased. | | | | out, you will find everything from western fast |
| Tourists to Ajman have always enjoyed a visit to | | | | food outlets to high class restaurants and |
| the Dhow Yard which is the biggest and one of | | | | traditional café and street vendors. Even |
| the busiest Dhow building yards in the United Arab | | | | though Ajman is a Muslim state, alcohol can be |
| Emirates. Here visitors can see Dhows being built | | | | purchased in restaurants and hotels. This is the |
| in the traditional manner, exactly the same as | | | | norm through most of the UAE; alcohol can be |
| they have been built for centuries. The Dhow | | | | purchased by non Muslims in hotels and |
| Yard also builds modern speed boats that | | | | restaurants although it is generally not possible to |
| compete in the Dubai Speed Boat races. | | | | purchase alcohol outside of these places. |
| The Ajman Museum is also well worth a visit. This | | | | Ajman is currently experiencing a huge growth in |
| museum was opened in 1981and is housed in a | | | | development so over the next few years tourism |
| fort that dates from the 16th Century. The | | | | and tourist attractions will grow in number and |
| museum has a strong emphasis on the traditional | | | | variety. There are several theme parks and other |
| culture of the region and visitors cannot only see | | | | tourist related developments currently under |
| ancient artefacts but also modern reconstructions | | | | construction or well into the planning stages. |
| of traditional Bedouin ways of life including both | | | | Sports facilities, clubs and venues are also |
| social and trade reconstructions. The Ajman | | | | currently under development as are cultural |
| museum also houses a large collection of artifacts | | | | attractions such as theatres, museums and |
| from the Mowaihat archaeological site. | | | | galleries. |
| The Mowaihat Archaeological site was discovered | | | | |