Updated: December 22, 2013, 12:00 AM
In pictures: Hip look at Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. A merchant organizes her wares at the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. The UAE flag was everywhere you looked. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. A man selling a stuffed toy on the side of the road. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. The UAE flag was wrapped around some palm trees outside the Tilal Liwa Hotel. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013.Warm greetings and traditional coffee were on hand as well. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Men enjoy coffee outside of the date competition stand. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. This fellow peaked out over his enclosure to take a look at us. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. A merchant poses outside his shop at the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. The UAE flag was wrapped around some palm trees outside the Tilal Liwa Hotel. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Relaxing after a quick coffee break at Tilal Liwa Hotel.. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Camels in their pen. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Sand blew across the pavement during a sandstorm. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Sign with the UAE rulers, lights and flags. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. The UAE flag was wrapped around some palm trees outside the Tilal Liwa Hotel. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Wares for sale at the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. A merchant organises her wares at the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Wares for sale at the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013.Local women peruse a booth selling ladies dresses. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Decorations in the lobby of Tilal Liwa Hotel.. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Outside the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. High tension wires cast a shadow over sand dunes. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. We got to the traditional souk a bit early so some of the shops were closed. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. We accidentally followed this road under high tension wires. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. We got to the traditional souk a bit early so some of the shops were closed. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Sand accumulation along side the road. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Decorations in the lobby of Tilal Liwa Hotel.. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Outside the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Traffic circle outside the Tilal Liwa Hotel. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National
Day trip with friends to the Western Region and the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival, 220 kms west of Abu Dhabi on December 20, 2013. Wares for sale at the traditional souk. Picture taken with the Hipstamatic app for the iPhone. Liz Claus / The National