Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is located along the Persian Gulf, and is surrounded by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory.
There are about 50 international and local retail shops and banks including Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai.
Ajman Free Zone has a capacity to accommodate 1500 companies and serves over 1,000 vessels a year, Ajman Port and Ajman Free Zone are major contributors to the emirate’s economy. Exporting to over 65 countries, the Free Zone’s companies make up approximately 20% of the UAE’s overall industrial units, with some 256 industrial companies operating from the zone.
Ajman UAE
Distance from Ajman to Dubai is 44km. Travel time by car is 40 minutes during off peak. To avail of the cheaper and larger accommodation, there are many who are working in Dubai live in Ajaman and commute daily to work. Dubai schools provide transportation to students. There are many leisure activities near residential areas.
Tourist attractions in the emirate include the Ajman Beach, Ajman National Museum situated at Ajman Fort, the Red Fort and the museum in the inland enclave of Manama. City Centre Ajman, the Emirate’s biggest mall, is a big attraction as well for its unique architectural experience and variety of shops and confectioneries.
Villas in Ajman
Ajman’s corniche is a popular evening and weekend destination for families and features a number of fast food outlets, coffee shops and stalls.
The Burj Al Arab hotel is a 280m building, Standing on its own man-made island. It is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. Its facade is made in the shape of a sail of a ship. It is fifth tallest hotels in the world. Burj Al Arab stands on a reclaimed island that is 280 m from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. It has a helipad near the roof, at a height of 210 m above ground.
It was described by a British journalist as a “seven-star” hotel. Its most expensive suits run upwards of $18,000. The hotel is equipped with a helipad for VIPs to use. It is often described as the number one attraction in Dubai.
Burj Al Arab luxury hotel
Burj Al Arab Rooms and suites
The Burj Al Arab holds only 28 double-story floors which accommodate 202 bedroom suites. The smallest suite occupies an area of 169 m2, the largest covers 780 m2. The Royal Suite is billed at US$24,000 per night. The Burj Al Arab is very popular with the Chinese market, which made up 25 percent of all bookings at the hotel in 2011 and 2012.
Burj Al Arab Skyview Bar
The gold elevator takes you up to Skyview Bar for an incredible view. Gold on 27 is a gold-themed bar that offers an incredible variety of flavours for all palates. It sets the standard for nightlife in Dubai. Element 79 is an alcohol-free sparkling grape drink with copious amounts of golden dust.
Burj Al Arab Hotel Interior
Burj Al Arab Ownership
The hotel is owned by Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, which is an Emirati state-owned luxury hotel chain. The Jumeirah Group was created in 1997 and became part of the Dubai Holding in 2004, which is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum’s personal corporate portfolio.
Two bedroom suite
Burj Al Arab’s great interiors
The interior of the Burj Al Arab is perhaps even more jaw-dropping than the exterior. Pushing the boundaries of color and decoration,the interiors dazzle with a sense of the theatrical in a space that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
The carpets are something to admire. Each one takes three months to make by hand. Walls are covered in silk that appears to change color depending on where you stand, with hand-stitched ladybirds embroidered in 24-carat gold.
Burj Al Arab’s Food & Beverage
Food & Beverage is a core pillar of Burj Al Arab. No other hotel in Dubai can compete with Jumeirah in rich dining experiences. There are six restaurants in the hotel. Al Muntaha which is 200 meters above the sea sits on a cantilever that extends 27 m from either side of the mast and is accessed by a panoramic elevator.
Al Mahara (“Oyster”), is accessed via a simulated submarine voyage. It features a large seawater aquarium, holding roughly 990,000 L of water. The 18 cm thick wall of the tank is made of acrylic glass in order to withstand the water pressure.
Bab Al Yam at the ground floor is good for breakfast, The food is served buffet-style, mainly European but also some Middle Eastern. You have splendid view of the ocean whether you sit inside or outside.
Burj Al Arab’s Talise Spa
Talise Spa is the perfect place after a long flight. Unlike most spas, the treatment rooms have big windows overlooking the ocean. If you like a dimly lit atmosphere you might find it too bright but they’ll draw the curtains at your request. There are also four swimming pools — both indoor and outdoor — including a pool only for women.
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