Camel training in Dubai – in pictures

Trainers take their camels out for daily exercise in Lahbab, Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Show caption: Trainers take their camels out for daily exercise in Lahbab,…
Camels wear blankets to keep them warm in the winter months.
Show caption: Camels wear blankets to keep them warm in the winter months.
Camels train on the race track.
Show caption: Camels train on the race track.
Trainers lead their camels out into the desert.
Show caption: Trainers lead their camels out into the desert.
Camels walk past a mosque on their morning exercise circuit.
Show caption: Camels walk past a mosque on their morning exercise circuit.
Trainers keep a watchful eye on their herd.
Show caption: Trainers keep a watchful eye on their herd.
Camels train in Dubai's desert.
Show caption: Camels train in Dubai's desert.
Arabian camels have been domesticated for approximately 3,500 years.
Show caption: Arabian camels have been domesticated for approximately 3,50…
They can travel up to 100 desert miles without water.
Show caption: They can travel up to 100 desert miles without water.