Though just 25 minutes by road north from Dubai airport and city centre, the picturesque little Emirate of Ajman on the coastline of the UAE presents a totally contrasted setting. The peaceful coastline here is edged by uncrowded white beaches, and the area is a natural gateway to the undiscovered Northern and Eastern Emirates. Only minutes away is Sharjah, designated by UNESCO as cultural capital of the Arab world. Opened in 1998, the Ajman Kempinski makes a superb deluxe beachfront base of distinctive Arab character from which to enjoy the tranquil mood of Ajman, while being ideally placed to visit nearby Dubai and explore the more remote north and east of the Emirates.