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One of the most important sightseeing spot of Ajman is the Dhow Yard, Ajman. When you are in Ajman you must include a trip to this sightseeing spot of Ajman since the Dhow Yard, Ajman is regarded as the world's still active and largest boat building yard. It is also the biggest dhow building center in the Emirates.

A dhow is a traditional boat of Arabian origin with one or more lateen sails. Earlier it was used in vogue in trade as well as for war and other maritime purposes. The dhows which were larger in size had about 30 crews and the smaller ones had around 12 crews.

You would find the Dhow Yard, Ajman a famous boat building yard situated on the north side of the creek and it is indeed worth a visit since only here you can see these old sea going vessels being made in front of your eyes.

The Dhows are ocean-going vessels and they are built using the traditional tools with the manual skills that are not written down in any blueprint but has been handed down from generations. The dhows of Ajman are regarded as the best in quality among the Emirates.

At one point of time in the Dhow Yard, Ajman about 20 to 30 boats were built. Many of these dhows were made with fiberglass instead of wood and were about 60 feet long. For making the hull and the masts wood is used. The fame of the Dhow Yard, Ajman is however, also because in the Dhow Yard in Ajman the speedboats that take part in Dubai Powerboat meets are made.

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