Sport Events Local 2026-02-28T22:26:47+00:00

Final of Camel Racing Festival in Abu Dhabi

The final day of the camel racing festival was held in Abu Dhabi with 4 km races and excellent timings.


Final of Camel Racing Festival in Abu Dhabi

The final day of the annual festival for purebred Arabian camel racing (Al Wasba Finale 2026), held at the Al Wasba Camel Racetrack in Abu Dhabi, featured 20 races for the 'Production' category. Camels from the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries participated. The 4 km races in the southern part of the Al Wasba track resulted in excellent timings. In the first heat, 'Arasad' ridden by Hamad bin Salem Alaudi Al Hamari won with a time of 5:48.98 minutes. The second heat was won by 'Al Dir' with rider Muhammad Saif Dagh Al Hamari, finishing in 5:47.47 minutes. The third heat was claimed by 'Tarif' with rider Saeed Salem Hamad Al Jidali, achieving a time of 5:44.98 minutes. The fourth heat was won by 'Mari'.