An Ajman farmhouse shelter hosted more than 500 Indians after travel disruptions, offering food, accommodation and community support during a tense regional situation.
AJMAN: An Ajman farmhouse shelter created by businessman Dhiraj Jain has provided temporary refuge to hundreds of Indians affected by travel disruptions and heightened regional tensions in the UAE.
When alerts began across the region, Jain quickly decided to open his private farmhouse to residents and travellers who needed a place to stay. The Ajman farmhouse shelter was initially prepared to accommodate around 100 people, but demand rapidly grew as calls and messages poured in from stranded individuals seeking help.
“We decided to open our farmhouse for people who are in Dubai, could be residents, could be travellers as well. And I immediately sent the message to everyone,” Jain said.
To meet the rising demand, Jain and his team expanded the arrangements to house nearly 500 people. The property already had four halls and 11 bedrooms, but additional space was created by installing three large tents, each lined with mattresses to accommodate guests.
Within less than 24 hours, the farmhouse was transformed into a fully functioning shelter. Jain coordinated with vendors to deliver mattresses, blankets and other essentials, while approximately 10,000 meals were ordered on the first day to sustain guests arriving throughout the week.
Many of those who sought refuge were tourists whose flights had been cancelled. Within a week, about 300 people were staying at the Ajman farmhouse shelter, forming what guests described as a supportive community during a difficult period.
Daily activities were organised to keep spirits high. Guests participated in yoga and meditation sessions in the morning, while games, music, movies and cricket screenings helped create a relaxed atmosphere in the evenings.
Jain also ensured essential supplies were available, including power banks, baby products and laundry facilities. Meals were prepared in-house, with guests helping cook, serve food and maintain the premises alongside Jain’s team.
“It was like a community gathering,” Jain said. “We wanted everyone to feel like family.”
