Masfout
The town
Masfout is known for its fertile farmland and high-quality marble. It sits on higher ground than the coast, so it is cooler, and it lies to the south-east of Ajman on the road to Hatta. Ajman's other inland town is Manama.1,3
Tourism businesses
Masfout competed with 270 villages from 65 countries for the UN Tourism award. Local projects include Go Camp, which grew from mobile caravans into three camps on Jabal Burj Al Boma, a guided hiking team set up in 2023, retreats, cafes and an equestrian centre. The first Masfout X Challenge mountain duathlon drew 203 participants.2
The Taziz Programme supports small and medium-sized businesses owned by Emirati nationals with services and incentives, and has backed several of the Masfout projects.2
Setting up
| Item | Who |
|---|---|
| Mainland licences | Ajman Department of Economic Development |
| Chamber of commerce | Ajman Chamber |
Source: UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland; UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities; UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies4,5,6
Frequently Asked Questions
Which emirate is Masfout in?
Masfout belongs to Ajman but lies apart from it, in the Hajar mountains near Hatta. Mainland businesses there are licensed by the Ajman Department of Economic Development.
Sources
- Department of Digital Ajman: Ajman data page
- Emirates News Agency (WAM): Youth-led tourism projects in Masfout (13 January 2026)
- UAE Government Portal: Explore the UAE by emirate
- UAE Government Portal: Steps to start a business on the mainland
- UAE Government Portal: National Economic Register, business licensing authorities
- UAE Government Portal: Accessing services for mainland companies
Figures checked 23 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. Figures come from the sources listed.