Camel training in Dubai – in pictures

Trainers take their camels out for daily exercise in Lahbab, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Trainers take their camels out for daily exercise in Lahbab, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Camels wear blankets to keep them warm in the winter months.
Camels wear blankets to keep them warm in the winter months.
Camels train on the race track.
Camels train on the race track.
Trainers lead their camels out into the desert.
Trainers lead their camels out into the desert.
Camels walk past a mosque on their morning exercise circuit.
Camels walk past a mosque on their morning exercise circuit.
Trainers keep a watchful eye on their herd.
Trainers keep a watchful eye on their herd.
Camels train in Dubai's desert.
Camels train in Dubai's desert.
Arabian camels have been domesticated for approximately 3,500 years.
Arabian camels have been domesticated for approximately 3,500 years.
They can travel up to 100 desert miles without water.
They can travel up to 100 desert miles without water.