Bedouin camel grazing in Al Dhafra - in pictures

  • Camels graze on spring flora in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Camels graze on spring flora in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Camels are an integral part of Bedouin culture and tradition
    Camels are an integral part of Bedouin culture and tradition
  • This season is the best for fresh camel milk, according to camel herders
    This season is the best for fresh camel milk, according to camel herders
  • Atiq Bakhit Alahbabi has worked for the Environment Agency for years
    Atiq Bakhit Alahbabi has worked for the Environment Agency for years
  • March rains brought lots of green to the desert landscape, leading to an early start to the season
    March rains brought lots of green to the desert landscape, leading to an early start to the season
  • Jalsat al bir, a desert gathering, kicks off with food, tea and fresh camel milk
    Jalsat al bir, a desert gathering, kicks off with food, tea and fresh camel milk
  • Mubarak Musallam Al Mansoori hosts fellow Emiratis in his solar-powered majlis on wheels, while he watches his camels graze through the window
    Mubarak Musallam Al Mansoori hosts fellow Emiratis in his solar-powered majlis on wheels, while he watches his camels graze through the window
  • Al Dhafra resident Saeed, six, has grown up learning about Bedouin camel traditions
    Al Dhafra resident Saeed, six, has grown up learning about Bedouin camel traditions