For a totally only-in-the-UAE experience, head to the Al Marmoom Camel Racetrack at the crack of dawn. Camel racing is a traditional sport, and watching these “ships of the desert” thunder down the track is both surreal and exhilarating. Races usually happen early in the morning in winter months, complete with robot jockeys perched on the camels. “No tourists, no tickets, just locals and robot jockeys,” as one Dubai resident promised about the scene. It’s free to attend, and you’ll get a glimpse into Emirati culture that most visitors never see – plus plenty of great photo ops of camels in action.
