Ajman will have a second Oberoi resort, and that is not all, says tourism chief

Ajman will have a second Oberoi resort, and that is not all, says tourism chief

Dubai: Attract private sector investments, build more hotels and have tourists seek out the more laidback aspects of what these destinations can offer – this has been the script UAE’s northern emirates have been following. And achieve all of these aims with the least impact on the cherished environment. Ajman’s been busy taking this investment trail, having just confirmed a second resort by the Indian hospitality company Oberoi. There are more in the works, as the emirate works simultaneously on elevating its infrastructure and its tourism capacities. Khadija Turki is the acting Director-General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development. In that role, she gets to have a front-row seat as the development action unfolds – but all of with an eye on creating a perfect union of the past, the present and future. It is changing dramatically, we are exploring a range of potential future projects. For example, there is zoya first, the Oberoi hotel expansion, and we have three new hotel concepts in discussion with investors. This year, one of the focus areas could be the potential for investment opportunities in Masfout, with its fascinating scenery of mountains and its cultural atmosphere presented through the Masfout museum. In