Ajman at a glance
Ajman is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates and includes the main Ajman urban area together with the inland areas of Manama and Masfout. It has a compact coastal urban core and close economic and commuting links with Sharjah and Dubai.
Ajman Statistics Center reports a resident population of 582,852 in 2024. Its published population projections for 2022–2026 estimate 600,089 residents in 2026, including 69,934 citizens and 530,155 non-citizens.
Population trend and nationality structure
| Year | Total population | Citizens | Non-citizens | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 573,886 | 64,962 | 508,924 | Official estimate |
| 2024 | 582,852 | 66,591 | 516,261 | Official estimate |
| 2025 | 591,573 | 68,249 | 523,324 | Published projection |
| 2026 | 600,089 | 69,934 | 530,155 | Published projection |
The 2023 and 2024 values are published Ajman Statistics Center estimates. The 2025 and 2026 values are projections published by the same authority using its population estimation methodology.
How to interpret Ajman’s expatriate population
Ajman’s population is highly international. The official 2026 projection indicates that non-citizens account for the large majority of residents, but the current government projection used on this page does not provide a directly comparable 2026 population table for each individual foreign nationality.
That is why this page describes Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Arab and other communities qualitatively rather than inventing current population totals such as "~350,000 South Asians" or "~150,000 Arab and Emirati residents."
Community profiles
South Asian communities
Ajman has a substantial South Asian presence, including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and other nationalities. These communities are represented across employment, education, retail, healthcare, construction, services and small-business activity. This guide does not assign an invented population total to the group because the current Ajman Statistics Center figures used here do not provide an equivalent 2026 breakdown by each South Asian nationality.
| Category | Current guide |
|---|---|
| Residential areas | Al Nuaimiya, Al Rashidiya, Al Bustan, Al Jurf and other established apartment and employment-linked districts. |
| Places of worship | Mosques throughout Ajman serve Muslim residents; non-Muslim residents may use officially established places of worship in Ajman or nearby emirates depending on faith and current availability. |
| Community and lifestyle | Indian and Pakistani schools, supermarkets, restaurants, community organisations, language networks, coastal recreation and everyday services serving a highly international resident population. |
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Popular residential districts
Choosing an area: what actually matters?
Rent price alone is not enough to compare Ajman districts. A suitable location depends on the resident’s workplace, school commute, apartment or villa preference, access to supermarkets and healthcare, parking, road congestion and whether the household regularly travels to Dubai or Sharjah.
Places of worship and religious life
Mosques
Ajman has mosques distributed across its residential districts and neighbourhoods. Friday congregational prayer and daily worship are therefore integrated into local community life rather than concentrated in a single central religious district.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque is one of the emirate’s major mosque landmarks. Visitors and worshippers should check the current local guidance for access, prayer times and visitor arrangements.
Non-Muslim places of worship
The original page was too specific in saying that all Ajman residents can reach a particular Sharjah church complex in 10–15 minutes or that Dubai temples are a standard nearby option. Travel time depends heavily on the district, traffic and the exact destination.
Non-Muslim residents should use the current official information published by the relevant church, temple, synagogue or other place of worship and check its present licensing, schedule and visitor arrangements.
Higher education, medical education and healthcare
Ajman University
Ajman University is a major higher-education institution in the emirate and offers programmes across multiple academic disciplines.
Gulf Medical University
Gulf Medical University is located in Al Jurf within the Thumbay Medicity development and is a major medical and health-sciences education institution.
Thumbay University Hospital
Thumbay University Hospital is part of the wider Thumbay healthcare and academic cluster associated with the Al Jurf area.
Why Al Jurf matters
The combination of higher education, medical training and healthcare facilities makes Al Jurf an important institutional and employment centre within Ajman.
Foreign property ownership in Ajman
Foreign ownership should be discussed using the specific legal and project status of the property. Ajman Government provides official registration services for transactions involving non-resident foreigners and separately identifies procedures for completed freehold projects.
| Question | Current answer |
|---|---|
| Can a non-resident foreigner appear in an Ajman property transaction? | Yes. Official Ajman property-transaction services accept a valid passport for non-resident foreigners in applicable transactions. |
| Does every Ajman property automatically qualify as freehold? | No. The official service wording refers specifically to completed freehold projects and the applicable property registration framework. |
| What should a buyer verify? | Verify the property's ownership status, title, development approval, developer requirements, registration process, applicable fees and whether the intended buyer is eligible under the current rules. |
| Are government registration fees the same for everyone? | No. Ajman Government publishes different fee structures depending on the type of transaction and, in some services, the buyer's status. |
Property buyers should verify the specific unit or land parcel with the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation before signing a purchase agreement.
Public transport from Ajman to Dubai and nearby emirates
Ajman to Dubai — Centrepoint line
Ajman Transport Authority currently publishes an intercity bus service from Al Musalla station to Centrepoint station.
| Departure point | Al Musalla station, Ajman |
| Published fare | AED 15 cash or Masar card |
| First published departure | 05:45 |
| Last published departure | 22:45 |
Commuter reality
Ajman is closely linked to Sharjah and Dubai, but road travel times vary substantially with the time of day, route and traffic conditions. A neighbourhood that looks close on a map may therefore have a very different daily commute during peak hours.
Public-transport users should always verify the official Ajman Transport Authority timetable immediately before travelling because departure times and route arrangements can change.
Why people choose Ajman
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Ajman sources
Population totals and projections should always be labelled with their reference year. Property eligibility, registration requirements, transport schedules and place-of- worship arrangements can change, so readers should check the relevant official source before making a purchase, travel or relocation decision.