Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates and is centrally located on the western coast of the United Arab Emirates. The Emirate lie on the Arabian Gulf Coast where its beach extends for 16 km whereas the total area of Ajman is 259 km². The area of the Emirate of Ajman is about 460 km² while the total area including the regional waters is about 600 km². Ajman City is the capital of the Emirate and lies down at a small creek of 16 km to the North East of Sharjah.