Q:1. What is the size and location of Ajman?

A: Ajman is the smallest Emirate, located on the Arabian Gulf coast between the Emirates of Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, covers an area of 259 km² and is only 25 minutes by car from Dubai.

Q:2. Why are prices in Ajman so much more affordable than in Dubai?

A: The current market of property in Ajman is comparable to Dubai’s 2 years ago. Property prices are extremely reasonable in Ajman right now and this is why it is so attractive for investors and buyers to invest in Ajman property. Ajman is situated only 25 minutes from Dubai, yet is less well-known, however it is becoming more well-known each day, making prices increase. This is positive sign for investors looking to maximize ROI and gain appreciation.

Q:3. What are the different areas of Ajman?

A: There are several hot investment areas currently in Ajman. They include Emirates City, Al Humaid City, Marmooka City, Awali City, Ajman Green City, Ajman One, Al Zorah, AIN (Eye of) Ajman, Park View City and Ajman Uptown, to name a few. Many of these areas have amenities such as access (being located on Emirates Road), lakes, or coastline/beachfront locations and all are attractive from an investment point of view.

Q:4. What infrastructure is planned for Ajman?

A: Ajman has announced its plans to build the Ajman Airport (scheduled to open in 2011). This announcement has raised Ajman property prices in the Emirate by 30%. Last year, the Ajman government also announced 500 Million AED to improve transport links. Also, the announcement of a major coal-fueled power plant (to be completed in 2011) will support electricity demand in the region.

Q:5. What factors are causing the appreciation in Ajman?

A: The foremost factor causing Ajman’s appreciation its proximity to the commercial hub of Dubai. As previously stated, Ajman is only 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai. The second factor causing appreciation is Ajman’s relative affordability in comparison with Dubai. The final factor contributing to Ajman’s appreciation is the significant effort of the Ajman government to increase the levels of overseas investment in the Emirate. New developments and policies such as the Ajman Free Zone, with its offers of 20 years of tax free operations, no personal income tax and 100% foreign ownership.

Q:6. What is the Ajman Free Zone?

A: The Ajman free zone is a zone guaranteeing investors 100% foreign ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, 20 years guaranteed of tax free operations and no personal income taxes.