This nine edition of the Festival, organised by the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee-- Abu Dhabi, has drawn in no much less than 35,000 camels as well as 4,000 camel owners from all over the Arabian Gulf. Larger than ever in the past, the 2015 Al Dhafra Festival consisted of, for the first time, the Baynounah Camel Beauty Competition for Emirati camel proprietors just.

There were camel, Arabian steed and saluki races, there were falcon most effectively in program, dates, sour milk, handicrafts and also timeless automobiles competitions and also, over all, there were the pure-blooded Assayel-- the gold hair-- as well as Mujahim-- the black hair-- camel mazeynah. The brand-new permanent souk created, for the first time, on the celebration grounds, is suggested as an economic improvement for Madinat Zayed, as well as so is the investing of camels.
"We had individuals that pertained to the Festival just to inspect the prices of camels, looking to either sell or buy them. A camel that wins a prize at Al Dhafra Festival would sell for a minimum of AED 2 millions. Last year we had one sold for AED 7 millions after winning one of the competitors rounds. The greatest amount of money ever before brought by a camel in the record of the Festival is AED 15 millions," claimed Mohammed bin Adhed Al Muhairi, Director of Camel Beauty Competitions at Al Dhafra Festival.

Tiny stores as well as coffee shops from nearby communities also set up at Al Dhafra Festival, making good earnings not only from the everyday individuals and also campers at the Festival, however additionally from site visitors, that was available in their thousands, every day, from as close as Madinat Zayed and also as for Australia. The heritage shows, the fine art as well as handicrafts workshops, the kids's village, the souk have all come to be preferred tourist attractions for site visitors pertaining to the Festivals.

It's impressive just how much care individuals have for the below, and also exactly how well-informed they are about camels! These judges for the camel elegance competition need simply a glimpse at a camel and also they would certainly inform you its age, state of health and wellness as well as whether it is full-blooded or not.
Christina Koester, a German living in Sharjah for One Decade, checked out the Festival for the first time this year.

"I've consistently intended to see the Festival, as well as my friends and I finally made it now. It was very excellent! We were lucky to visit the camel beauty competition equally as they were revealing the victors and people merely burst out with delight, vocal singing, dancing and tossing their ghutra in the air. Of course, we liked seeing the camels and we invested a lot of time in the souk, where we located some wonderful keepsakes. I would most definitely suggest the Festival to all my friends," she claimed.

After the last camel mazeynah of the day was over, towards sunset, the typical souk truly came alive with ayala and also various other typical Emirati folk programs. Behind-the-scenes of the open market, the Children's Village captivated the children while their parents can look into the stores of handicrafts and also heritage associated products. A really charming setting, the Children's Village showcased theater performances, competitors, along with heritage as well as fine art workshops. In authentic pastime style, swings made of timber and also rope were placed across a sand pit location, which confirmed highly preferred with the younger kids.

When not playing, youngsters were kept busy with finding out Al Sinaa, the Emirati checking out and chatting etiquette or the skills of Ayala Bedouin dance. Cooking, drawing as well as invention making was additionally part of the programme.

"The weather is stunning, the camels are very, the kids are running regarding gladly, just how can anyone not appreciate the Festival? It's a wonderful as well as inviting break from the city and also the malls. I merely desire we had more time to appreciate it," claimed Mahmoud Abdulaziz, an Abu Dhabi local of Egyptian race, additionally going to Al Dhafra Festival with his family members.