{"id":44430,"date":"2025-10-19T11:26:30","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T11:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=44430"},"modified":"2025-10-19T11:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T11:28:07","slug":"mountain-village-in-ajman-among-the-best-tourism-villages-in-the-world-2025-by-united-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/mountain-village-in-ajman-among-the-best-tourism-villages-in-the-world-2025-by-united-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain Village in Ajman Among the Best Tourism Villages in the World 2025 by United Nations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Masfout<\/strong> has <strong>officially been named one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World for 2025 by the United Nations<\/strong> Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). Set among the Hajar Mountains, this picturesque mountain village in Ajman has long been a <strong>favorite getaway for those seeking fresh air, scenic drives, and a glimpse of traditional Emirati life<\/strong>. Now, it\u2019s earning international praise for preserving its natural charm while developing tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of more than 270 applicants from around the world, <strong>just 52 villages made the list this year<\/strong>, and <strong>Masfout is the only one from the GCC region<\/strong>. It now stands alongside stunning rural destinations in Spain, Italy, Turkey, Japan, Brazil, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2478053651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2478053651.jpg 748w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2478053651-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2478053651-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2021, \u201cBest Tourism Villages\u201d initiative celebrates <strong>destinations that set the standard for sustainable travel while protecting cultural heritage and improving local livelihoods<\/strong>. Villages are evaluated on key factors like environmental sustainability, social and economic impact, tourism development, and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a visit to the Emirates soon, make sure to explore <strong>Masfout <\/strong>and see firsthand why it\u2019s considered one of the world\u2019s best. It&#8217;s a <strong>short drive from Hatta<\/strong>, another popular destination in the UAE. Recently, Hatta unveiled <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/new-sand-equestrian-track-in-hatta-now-open-for-horse-riders-in-dubai\">new sand equestrian track<\/a><\/strong>, offering horse riders a scenic outdoor experience surrounded by breathtaking desert landscapes. And for those who prefer a relaxed day out, <strong>Hatta Sustainable Waterfalls<\/strong> project is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/new-retail-spaces-restaurants-coming-soon-to-hatta-sustainable-waterfalls\">expanding with new retail spaces and restaurants<\/a><\/strong> coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates on what\u2019s new in this region!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d84329.49278938887!2d56.04674278625997!3d24.83735101891989!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3ef51943f15b9f4d%3A0xf2446cffc872da92!2sMasfut%20-%20Ajman%20-%20United%20Arab%20Emirates!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sfr!4v1760872313279!5m2!1sen!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Masfout has officially been named one of the Best Tourism Villages in the World for 2025 by the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). Set among the Hajar Mountains, this picturesque mountain village in Ajman has long been a favorite getaway for those seeking fresh air, scenic drives, and a glimpse of traditional Emirati life. 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