The Ajman Murals Project
In 2017 The Ajman Murals Project was launched by Ajman Municipality and Planning Department. They can be found at various locations around Ajman, but all in close proximity.
The Ajman Murals Project
By French artist Shuck2.
Location – above Choithram’s supermarket, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid St.
By French Tunisian artist El Seed.
This mural includes a quote of the Founding Father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al Nahyan – “Our fathers and grandfathers have lived on this land and co-existed with its environment in land and sea, and realised, through nature and by delicate senses, the need to preserve and to take only as much as they needed, and to leave what future generations will find as a source of good and a fountain of giving.”
Location – junction of Ittihad St and Badr St
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By Egyptian Dubai-born artist Ramy Elzaghawy.
Skip, one of the most famous horses of Ajman Stud.
Location – Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid St., near the junction with Al Zaher St
By Egyptian Dubai-born artist Diaa Allam.
This mural contains words form the poem Positive Energy written by the Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Unfortunately, this mural didn’t last very long and is no longer there.
Location – Mohammed Salem bu Khamis St.
By Sweden-based Julia Rio.
Location – Ajman Corniche.
By Emirati artist Fatima Al Ali.
Location – Ajman Municipality Building next to Lulu Hypermarket.
See more about the murals in Ajman at the following links
- http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302622439
- https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/general/marvellous-murals-beckon-visitors-to-ajman
Not far from these murals, you can now also see some murals showing Emiratis children playing traditional games near the Fairmont Hotel on Ajman Corniche. There are several other murals around the city related to the UAE, the rulers, etc.
What else to see or do in Ajman?
- 19 Best Things to do in Ajman!
- Ajman Heritage District – heritage and Ajman murals depicting traditional Emirati life
- Ajman Fort and Museum
- Al Marsa
- Al Zorah
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