Camel Racing As The New Horse Racing

Camel racing is a unique sporting event that is popular in the United Arab Emirates. Preparing the animals for the race takes a lot of time and care, similar to horses. Al Marmoom in Dubai is the main camel racing arena and features robotic jockeys mounted on the animals. The breeds Mahaliyat, Sudaniyat, Omaniyat, and Muhajanat are used.

These robots have been enhanced with modern technology such as walkie-talkies and GPS systems. This sport is mainly held during the cooler seasons between October and April. Tourists who visit the region may be intrigued by the sight of these camels racing around the track.