Camel jockeys race in the UAE National Day Camel Marathon - in pictures

  • Camel jockeys compete during the annual UAE National Day Camel Marathon at Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track in Dubai on January 14. All photos: EPA / Ali Haider
    Camel jockeys compete during the annual UAE National Day Camel Marathon at Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track in Dubai on January 14. All photos: EPA / Ali Haider
  • This edition of the marathon marks the UAE's 50th National Day that was celebrated on December 2.
    This edition of the marathon marks the UAE's 50th National Day that was celebrated on December 2.
  • The race was organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in conjunction with the Arabian Camel Festival.
    The race was organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre in conjunction with the Arabian Camel Festival.
  • Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, is patron of the event.
    Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, is patron of the event.
  • Jockey Kassab Al Ahbabi on camel Lattam reacts after winning the marathon.
    Jockey Kassab Al Ahbabi on camel Lattam reacts after winning the marathon.
  • Jockeys line up to compete in the annual event.
    Jockeys line up to compete in the annual event.
  • Some camels needed a little persuading to join the starting line.
    Some camels needed a little persuading to join the starting line.
  • Jockeys wait for the race to start.
    Jockeys wait for the race to start.
  • And they're off: the 50th anniversary race begins.
    And they're off: the 50th anniversary race begins.
  • A jockey races to the finish line.
    A jockey races to the finish line.
  • Riders head off into the sunset after the race.
    Riders head off into the sunset after the race.