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

In December, the 10-day Nasmat Masfout festival attracted 23,000 visitors from around the country.

“We definitely had a high number of non-locals coming to the village. People were actually
impressed. The previous year, for example, most of the people attending the event were from
Masfout and nearby villages,” Mr Al Suwaidi said.

While Hatta, just a 10-minute drive away, is a more popular destination, Mr Al Suwaidi does not
believe that one has to be better than the other.

“They kind of complete each other. Yes, they have some different elements, but it's about the
cohesion between both villages.”

There is a likelihood of both villages increasing their tourism offerings in the future, including with
hotel facilities.

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