The camel, a symbol of Arabia, is also a major tourist attraction. Camel rides are part of some tours & desert safaris.
Tour operators and hotels can also arrange camel rides separately.
Camel-racing, a traditional sport, is extremely popular in the Emirates. It was originally staged in an informal setting, at weddings or special festivals, but now customized tracks have been built throughout the country where race meetings are held in the winter months from October to April, culminating in the annual camel race festival at Al Wathba which attracts entrants from all over the world. |
