In A First, UAE Launches Al Ain Camel Racing Festival With 605 Races, Cash Prizes & More

Do you think camel racing is just a dusty tradition tucked away in the past of the UAE? Think again. The UAE is giving this cherished sport a grand new stage. Al Ain, under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is gearing up for the very first Camel Racing Festival. And no, this isn’t a modest affair. We’re talking 605 races, bumper cash prizes, and months of action.

UAE Launches First Al Ain Camel Racing Festival

Under the directives of the UAE President and the patronage of Hazza bin Zayed, the Presidential Camels and Camel Racing Affairs Centre has organised the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival, from 4 July – 9 October 2025, at Al Rawda Camel Racetrack in Al Ain Region. pic.twitter.com/AgbWGzblJ5

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Set to take place between 4 July and 9 October 2025, the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival will transform Al Rawda Camel Racetrack into a buzzing hub of tradition, competition, and celebration. The Presidential Camels and Camel Racing Affairs Centre, alongside the Camel Racing Association, are pulling out all the stops to honour the deep roots of camel racing in Emirati culture.

It’s more about keeping a treasured part of the UAE’s identity alive than racing camels in the desert. Sheikh Zayed has supported the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival to highlight the sports event on a higher level. It’s a perfect way to blend the old traditions with the future. 

What’s In Store For You?

There’s no chance of boredom here. The festival rolls out in three exciting preliminary rounds, all building up to a grand finale that’ll take place in early October. Expect high energy as 605 races unfold across different categories, each designed to challenge the speed and endurance of these incredible animals.

Expect cash awards that will fuel fierce competition at every stage of this Camel racing event, rewarding the dedication of owners, trainers, and riders.

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Final Word

The Al Ain Camel Racing Festival is the best way to bridge the gap between the generations and strengthen the bonds of communities. Also, it will highlight the UAE’s deep respect for its Arab roots. The buzz is growing about the event and rightly so! 

So slow down and remember and honour your roots instead of just chasing the future. Al Ain’s first camel racing event is going to prove this as one of the events that will connect the past with the future. 

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