Ajman travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ajman

With a population of 226.172, Ajman is the largest city in Ajman, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ajman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ajman

Ajman in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 387
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ajman in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 387
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ajman

Plane

When flying to Ajman, you’ll arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ajman departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Ajman is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 29 km from Ajman. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

When flying to Ajman, you’ll arrive at Dubai Airport (DXB), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ajman departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Ajman is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 29 km from Ajman. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ajman

Airlines serving Ajman

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,488 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,786 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ajman

Average rates range from around AED 241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 459 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ajman

Most booked hotels in Ajman

Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 319+
Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 507+
Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 331+
Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 414+
Red Castle Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 143+
Al Smou Hotel Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 136+

Hiring a car in Ajman

Hiring a car in Ajman costs AED 74 per day, on average, or AED 147 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Ajman.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Ajman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ajman is Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ajman costs AED 74 per day, on average, or AED 147 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Ajman.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Ajman (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.78. The most frequently booked car type in Ajman is Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.