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

Among the best tourism villages

Masfout Gate has served as a national landmark since 1961, when it was two humble stone pillars.

More than 60 years later, the new gate is part of the council's wider project to revitalise villages
across the country.

“The plan first started to uplift [Masfout's] heritage,” Mr Al Suwaidi said. “We want to increase the
visibility for the village.”

Masfout was awarded a spot on the UN's Best Tourism Villages list in November last year, the first
village in the UAE to receive this recognition. Since this accolade, more domestic tourists have been

making their way there.

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