Al Jurf is a developing coastal district on the fringe of Ajman — long, undeveloped beaches, calm water and new residential and leisure communities. Quiet and unhurried, Al Jurf is the kind of place you go to escape the crowds and slow right down.
Easy to reach by car and refreshingly low-key, it is one for a peaceful beach day. Here is how to make the most of it, as part of our main Ajman guide.
Getting your bearings in Al Jurf
The area runs along the coast between Ajman and Umm Al Quwain, mixing long open beaches with new residential and marina developments.
Beaches and things to do in Al Jurf
Long, undeveloped stretches of sand and calm water make Al Jurf an easy escape for swimming, walking and picnics; see the UAE’s best beaches and free things to do across the UAE.
Where to eat and stay in Al Jurf
Dining and hotels are still growing here, so many visitors combine Al Jurf with the nearby Ajman corniche for a wider choice.
Getting to Al Jurf
Best reached by car, offering a peaceful alternative to the busier emirate beaches; about 45 minutes from Dubai.
Best time to visit
The cooler months from October to April are ideal for the quiet beaches and coastal walks.
Explore more of Ajman
Head back to the main Ajman guide to explore more of the emirate.
Good to know
Al Jurf sits on the quieter, developing edge of Ajman, defined more by its open shoreline and proximity to the Al Zorah nature reserve than by nightlife. It’s an area in transition, where newer waterfront plots meet long-standing residential and light-industrial pockets along the coast. For visitors, Al Jurf works best as a calm base close to both the Ajman Corniche and the Al Zorah golf, marina and mangrove community.