Al Zorah, Ajman
First published on 27 Jan 2020 and updated on 4 June 2024.
Al Zorah is home to the Oberoi Hotel, beaches, a golf club, a marina, a water sports centre, kids’ water fun, boat rides, a walkway and a million square foot mangrove forest and nature reserve, which is home to many species of birds and temporary home to many more during the migratory season. If bird-watching is your thing, this is the place for you.
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Al Zorah Ajman
A 12 km-long waterfront runs along one side of the mangrove forest while the sea lies on the other. The waterfront leads to Al Zorah Marina, where you can dine, drink coffee, take a boat ride, enjoy water sports while your children play in the splash play park, Funtastico.
Ajman Marina 1
Marina 1 has several cafes and restaurants where you can relax and enjoy the view. It also has various places of entertainment for children, such as giant inflatables, bike cars and the Pygmy Zoo. There are also football fields to rent out and a go-kart area.
UAE Pygmy Zoo
The UAE Pygmy Zoo is more of a petting zoo with animals like goats, camel, horses, dogs, parrots and rabbits. It opens from 3pm to 11pm weekdays and 2pm to midnight weekends. The entrance fee to the UAE Pygmy Zoo is AED15 for adults AED10 for children.
Marina 1 Abra Ride
Take an abra for AED 5 from Marina 1. The boat ride lasts 10-15 minutes. It can get busy at the weekend, but it’s worth it for the views. It’s open from late afternoon.
Kayaking and Adventure at Al Zorah
On the opposite side of the road to Ajman Marina 1 is Quest for Adventure, where you can take a kayak through the mangroves.
Al Zorah Beach
Al Zorah Beach is right at the end of the peninsula and looks out to a beautiful light blue sea in the daytime. Later, as the sun gets lower, it becomes darker before turning a lovely silvery blue as the sun starts to go down.
This beautiful Ajman beach was a favourite with campers, but unfortunately, camping is no longer allowed. It’s still a popular spot for fishing in the daytime and campfires and barbecues in the evening. Make sure your fire is not on the ground or you risk a hefty fine.
Caravana, Al Zorah
Caravana is now closed and a new residential development is underway. The popular View restaurant is also closed.
Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah
For those who like more luxury, on the coastal side of the waterfront is the Oberoi Hotel. Book the Oberoi now or see more.
Al Zorah Golf Course
And on the other side is an 18-hole golf course. What a great place to play, along the mangroves, spotting flamingos, herons, egrets and Arabian bee-eaters while you wait your turn.
Al Zorah Golf Pavilion
Back on the main road, there are various dining options, from Shakespeare’s and The Grove in the Zorah Pavilion to Spot food trucks and the relaxed Litchy Sushi Lounge, which has palette seating and comfy cushions. All of these overlook the mangroves.
Al Zorah Walks and Birdwatching
There are also two walks in Al Zorah. The first is a paved walkway that starts at the Marina, goes around by Quest for Adventure and alongside the mangroves towards the golf club. It is several kilometres long, going almost the full length from the marina to the roundabout on Ittihad Road. You can also start from the area next to the golf course halfway down the road and walk back towards the marina. It’s more interesting than starting from the marina.
The other is Al Qurm Walk and just under 5km. It starts in Safiya Park car park and has a jogging track. Unfortunately, cycling is not allowed on the paved sides. It takes a circular route with the lagoon on one side and the mangrove forest on the other. Once you reach the denser mangrove forest, look out for birds of prey circling around. The track can also be used at night as it has solar lights.
There are normally a lot of cormorants, etc. in this part of the lagoon. Recently, the flamingos and some of the cormorants seem to have moved round to the other side and you can see them from the Golf Pavilion or just past the car park. There are still lots of herons, egrets, curlews and other birds around though.
If you choose to buy one of the new villas at Al Zorah, you can enjoy all of these things every day!
Ajman has recently been featured in several newspapers as a great new tourist destination. Whether you’re flying in from overseas or planning a staycation, there’s certainly something for everyone at Al Zorah. Go to the 19 Best Things to Do in Ajman for more fun activities and places to visit!
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