{"id":7633,"date":"2026-03-13T22:35:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adcrc.me\/?p=7633"},"modified":"2026-03-31T10:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:35:30","slug":"al-marmoom-heritage-festival-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adcrc.me\/ar\/al-marmoom-heritage-festival-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Marmoom Heritage Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7633\" class=\"elementor elementor-7633\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b9afdbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b9afdbe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-=\"\" data-end=\"1051\">A unique opportunity to witness high-speed races featuring elite camels from across the GCC, competing for prestigious titles and a prize pool exceeding <strong>AED 8 million on Thursday, the Grand Final<\/strong>.<\/div><div data-=\"\" data-end=\"1051\">\u00a0<\/div><p>The highlight of the day is the iconic\u00a0<b data-=\"\" data-end=\"840\">Sword of the Emirates<\/b>\u00a0race, where the region\u2019s finest camels compete for one of the most coveted titles in the sport.<\/p><p>Guests can enjoy live races from multiple vantage points, including the grandstand or alongside the track on the Big Bus (seats are limited), while immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of heritage, competition, and community.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element 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Final<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f0f7366 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f0f7366\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 data-section-id=\"1emunlv\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"778\">Festival Racing Overview<\/h3><ul data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"1101\"><li data-section-id=\"1sb36bm\" data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"811\"><p data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"801\">Total Duration:<\/strong> 12 days<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"3wh5gk\" data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"848\"><p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"848\"><strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"836\">Total Race Rounds:<\/strong> 23 rounds<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"pu931b\" data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"899\"><p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"899\"><strong data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"870\">Race Distances:<\/strong> 4 km, 5 km, 6 km, and 8 km<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"6oifq8\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"975\"><p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"922\">Race Categories:<\/strong> Hagaqa, Lagaya, Jatha\u2019a, Thanaya, Haul, and Zumool<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"ko202c\" data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1014\"><p data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1014\"><strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"992\">Divisions:<\/strong> Tribesmen &amp; Sheikhs<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1bygwb8\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1101\"><p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1101\"><strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1039\">Daily Start Times:<\/strong> 06:30 and 13:30 (morning and afternoon sessions on most days)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Spanning <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"457\">12 consecutive race days<\/strong>, the festival will host an extensive racing program comprising <strong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"534\">333 races<\/strong> and is expected to attract <strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"588\">more than 6,000 camels<\/strong> from across the UAE and the wider Gulf region \u2014 reaffirming its status as a cornerstone event in the camel racing calendar.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1010cgj\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1824\">Public Experience &amp; Big Bus Access<\/h3><p data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1938\">To enhance the visitor experience, a dedicated <strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1902\">Big Bus spectator service<\/strong> will operate on selected peak days:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2009\"><li data-section-id=\"6tj0p2\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1957\"><p data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1957\"><strong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1955\">Saturdays<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"yv9s4v\" data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1973\"><p data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1973\"><strong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1971\">Sundays<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"257j28\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2009\"><p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2009\"><strong data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2009\">Final Day \u2014 Thursday, 2 April<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2213\">The service provides convenient transport and guided access for spectators wishing to witness the races, learn about camel racing traditions, and experience the excitement of this unique heritage sport.<\/p><h3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-section-id=\"1o7v1bk\" data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2261\">A Landmark Celebration of Emirati Heritage<\/h3><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2472\">The Al Marmoom Heritage Festival stands as a living testament to the UAE\u2019s deep-rooted traditions, bringing together owners, trainers, and racing teams in a celebration of endurance, skill, and cultural pride.<\/p><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2738\">Set within the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Area, the event offers a rare opportunity for residents and international visitors to experience camel racing in its authentic desert environment \u2014 where centuries-old traditions meet world-class sporting organization.<\/p><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2889\">With hundreds of races and thousands of camels competing, the festival represents one of the largest gatherings of camel racing talent in the region.<\/p><h3 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-section-id=\"1abmpro\" data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2919\">Invitation to the Public<\/h3><p style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000;\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3092\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubaicrc.ae\">Dubai Camel Racing Club<\/a> warmly invites families, heritage enthusiasts, tourists, and media representatives to attend and experience this extraordinary event firsthand.<\/p><h3>Plan Your Visit<\/h3><p>Plan your visit during the morning from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM or in the afternoon from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, when the weather is most pleasant and the races are in full swing. 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