City Centre Ajman is the emirate’s best-known shopping mall, run by Majid Al Futtaim, the group behind the City Centre and Mall of the Emirates brands. It combines a large Carrefour hypermarket with fashion and lifestyle stores, a food court, VOX Cinemas and the Magic Planet family entertainment centre.
It’s a practical, air-conditioned stop for shopping, a meal or a film while you’re staying in Ajman.
Plan your visit to City Centre Ajman
- Entry: free
- Usually 10 AM to 10 PM, later at weekends
- Time needed: 1 to 3 hours
History of City Centre Ajman
City Centre Ajman has been one of Ajman’s main shopping destinations since the late 1990s and has been expanded and refreshed over the years. It belongs to Majid Al Futtaim’s City Centre family of malls, which also includes City Centre Deira and City Centre Sharjah.
Attractions at City Centre Ajman
- Carrefour hypermarket: groceries, electronics and household items.
- Shops: around 80 stores covering fashion, footwear, beauty, electronics and homeware.
- VOX Cinemas: the latest international and regional films.
- Magic Planet: rides, arcade games and play areas for children.
- Food court and restaurants: a range of fast food, cafés and casual restaurants.
Things to Do at City Centre Ajman
- Shop: stock up on essentials at Carrefour or browse the fashion and lifestyle stores.
- Family time: let the kids loose at Magic Planet.
- Watch a film: at VOX Cinemas.
- Join SHARE: Majid Al Futtaim’s rewards programme, which can be used across its malls.
City Centre Ajman – Entry Eligibility and Open Timings
- Entry: free.
- Opening hours: usually 10 AM to 10 PM, with later closing (around midnight) at weekends. Check the official City Centre Ajman website for current times.
How Long to Spend at City Centre Ajman
Allow 1 to 3 hours depending on whether you’re shopping, eating or catching a film.
How to Get There
- By taxi: around 10 to 15 minutes from most parts of Ajman. From Dubai, allow 40 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic.
- By car: free parking on site, plus valet parking.
- By bus: Ajman city buses and intercity buses from Dubai and Sharjah serve the area; check a maps app or the Ajman Transport Authority for current routes.
Flying into Dubai Airport? Book a fixed-price airport transfer to your hotel in Ajman.
Eateries Nearby City Centre Ajman
The mall’s food court and restaurants cover fast food, Arabic, Indian, Asian and international dishes, along with several coffee shops. For a meal by the sea, the Ajman Corniche is a short drive away.
Other Attractions Nearby City Centre Ajman
- Ajman Corniche: a public beachfront with a promenade, cafés and restaurants.
- Ajman Museum: housed in an 18th-century fort in the city centre; check its current opening status before visiting.
- Al Zorah: a quiet beach and mangrove reserve in northern Ajman.
- Sahara Centre: another large mall, on the Dubai–Sharjah border.
Before your trip
- Find hotels in Ajman: the Corniche is a good base, with beach access and restaurants.
- Get a UAE eSIM before you land, for maps and ride-hailing apps.
City Centre Ajman is Ajman’s go-to mall for everyday shopping, with a big Carrefour, fashion stores, a food court, VOX Cinemas and Magic Planet for the kids. It’s an easy, air-conditioned break on hot days.
Balance it with time outdoors at Al Zorah, or a splashy day out at Dreamland Aqua Park.