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2/24/26, 12:35 PM Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the world map | The National
Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the

world map

Community known for farming millet first in UAE added to body's Best Tourism Villages list

Alexander Christou
February 23, 2026

Masfout in Ajman is truly on the map after becoming the first village in the UAE to be added to the
UN’s Best Tourism Villages list.

Last week, UAE Tour cyclists were some of the first to pass through the newly opened Masfout
Gate, bringing international attention to the village.

Masfout Gate was inaugurated this month by Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Ruler of Ajman,
to link the two mountains, connecting Masfout Museum, the restored fort which shows the villages'
history, and Al Boma Tower, a historic watchtower perched on the mountainside.

It serves as a route for hikers and a dramatic entrance for motorists entering

the village from the E44 motorway.

“It was nice seeing the Masfout Gate on the UAE Tour on such a national
and international level event and seeing it live on TV,” Mohamed Al Suwaidi,

specialist for culture and tourism programmes at the Emirates Council for
Emirates Villages Run
Series showcases Balanced Development, told The National.
'jewels of UAE'