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.

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