Although Dubai has become a modern tourist state it's culture and heritage of being a desert kingdom make camel racing one of the favorite sports in the region. A few years ago Dubai got a lot of flack from the international community over its use of child camel jockeys for their races, that practice has now been forbidden and you can enjoy a nice race on your next trip to Dubai.This traditional sport has been renewed with much enthusiasm in recent years. Informal desert tracks, and now quite a few official ones have been assigned for this purpose - a large ten kilometer track on the Al Ain road, about forty-five kilometers from Abu Dhabi city; at Al Ain itself, at Dubai and Umm Al Quwain.
Certain slender, finely formed breeds such as the white or golden 'Anafi' and the brown or black 'Boushari' are more suitable for racing. Camel training commences at about six months and entrance for official races beginning at about three years.
Camel races are usually held every Thursday, Friday, Sunday and occasionally on Monday mornings, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to observe local Emiratis in harmony with their surroundings. Camel racing season begins in October until April.
Camel Racing is a truly fantastic local sport and a must see whilst in Dubai.
You will be amazed at how fast camels can run.
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