the viewing deck: Random Walk Short Visit in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

Random Walk Short Visit in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain

Quest to Complete the 7 Emirates as a Returning Ex-UAE Resident, September 2022

Ajman is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates. It is the fifth-largest city in UAE after Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Al Ain. Located along the Persian Gulf, it is engulfed by the larger emirate of Sharjah in territory.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajman

Visiting Ajman served as my 5th Emirate on my quest to complete the Seven Emirates of UAE.

I used the Bus #14 coming from Rolla (purchased the monthly unlimited bus ride), instead of the Ajman bus coming from Al Jubail (fare is 7 AED), going to Al Sharq Terminal. From Al Sharq, there's around 2km walk going to Central and Filipino Bakery. So there it is, just spending some time to stroll around.

Umm Al Quwain is the capital and largest city of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates. The city is located on the peninsula of Khor Al Bidiyah, with the nearest major cities being Sharjah to the southwest and Ras Al Khaimah to the northeast. There are mangroves outside the city along the coast, with the local economy being largely fishing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umm_Al_Quwain

Visiting Umm Al Quwain served as my 6th Emirate on my quest to complete the Seven Emirates of UAE.

There's a bus # 115 from Sharjah Al Jubail Station that goes to Ras Al Khaimah passes by Umm Al Quwain (20 AED fare), and will drop-off only in main road (no bus stop sign or anything). In this regard, I got lost how to go back. I went back to the main road where I was dropped-off but it's too hot and dusty. Most locals I've asked they told that the bus going back is in the Nesto Supermarket. The bus that goes here are from Umm Al Quwain to Ajman only for 15 AED. Then, from Ajman to Sharjah for 9 AED. I did not have much time to stroll around as I'm worried how to get back.