Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) was established under the Amiri Decree #3 of 2012 issued by H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, the Ruler of Ajman and a member of the Supreme Council. The ATDD is the authority tasked with the strategic planning, development and promotion of Ajman to be a touristic destination with the aim of attracting tourists from around the world. ATDD is responsible for the preparation of legislation, rules and regulations aimed at developing the tourism sector in Ajman, working in cooperation with other governmental agencies. Furthermore, the department manages the classification system for hotels and hotel apartments and the licensing, classification and performance supervision of tourism and travel agencies.
