Ajman - Dhow Yard

The Dhow Yard in Ajman is noted as the world's largest boat building yard and the biggest dhow building center. The boat building yard, located on the north side of the creek, is one of the most active in the United Arab Emirates and well worth a visit.

These ocean-going vessels are built using traditional tools and manual skills that have been handed down through the generations, all without blueprints. The Dhow Yard in Ajman also crafts the speedsters that participate in the Dubai Powerboat meets.

About 20 to 30 boats are built at one time, many are made with fiberglass rather than wood and are typically 60 feet long. Wood is used for the hull and masts.