The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has announced the launch of a comprehensive package of incentives aimed at supporting tourism activities, attracting investments, and enhancing the competitiveness of the tourism sector in the northern emirate.

These incentives fall within the vision of the Crown Prince of Ajman to develop the tourism business environment and strengthen the sector’s sustainability and resilience in the face of various challenges. The package includes a range of targeted exemptions and incentives covering key aspects of operations, licensing, and marketing, supporting tourism establishments in the Emirate, enhancing their operational efficiency, and strengthening their competitiveness.

The package includes several measures and benefits, such as the deferral of tourism fee payments for all tourism establishments for six months, effective 1st March 2026, exemption from late payment penalties upon licence renewal during the same period, as well as exemptions on event permit fees and licence renewal fees.

It also includes the introduction of a flexible payment scheme allowing instalment of dues without interest, exemption of museum visitors from entry fees until the end of 2026, and exemption of tourism establishments from participation fees in exhibitions and promotional workshops organised or participated in by the Department.

Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture & Media, affirmed that the package aims to deliver a direct impact in stimulating tourism activity in the Emirate by supporting tourism establishments and enhancing the quality of services provided to visitors, thereby increasing occupancy rates, extending tourist stays, and boosting tourism spending.

He added, “These measures enhance the Emirate’s appeal as a promising investment destination, as the financial and regulatory incentives and exemptions offered play a key role in reducing operating costs and improving the business environment, encouraging new qualitative investments in tourism, cultural, and entertainment projects, and contributing to sustainable growth across various economic sectors in Ajman.”