Al Ain Camel Market on Postcard

"For an unusual wildlife experience, take a day trip to Al Ain's Camel Market, one of the last remaining in the U.A.E. Watch livestock traders and merchants drive hard bargains and haggle mercilessly. It's an excellent photo opportunity, but be respectful and ask permission before photographing any people. The Camel Market is open until sunset daily, but most trade takes place in the morning. Al Ain is about two hours by car from Abu Dhabi proper, with the camel market a few miles from town. Norbert Heidenbluth/Flickr."

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"The Al-Ain camel market is the last market of its kind in the entire country. Visitors can get close to the animals and learn from traders what makes them valuable. Goats and sheep are also on display. A visit is an ideal immersion in Arabic culture. Most trading happens in the morning, but you can visit the pens throughout the day. Guided tours are available for about 30 AED (about $8), but not necessary—you can stroll the pens on your own." - Laura Ratliff

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Hayes Weggeman

Google

This was one of the highlights of my trip to Al Ain. I really enjoyed this livestock market. They have a huge number of panels from many vendors. There are camels of all ages for sale. There are also goats and sheep for sale. There are numerous supply stores with hay and building supplies for making corrals with bamboo, wreeds and rope. There is fire wood also. It's a tradition to cook meats etc with wood fires. I highly recommend seeing this market.

Marco Giustiniani

Google

Wonderful market. This is into camel, but close to it, there's bird, goat, sheep and cow market. I came here by 919 bus (909 is the same and you go close to a mall) and then less than 10 minutes walk.The place is surprisingly clean and tidy. I was the only tourist and all people were kind to me. The camels are into large cages but it is pretty free to go around.

Narendranath Reddy

Google

My family and I recently visited Al Ain Camel Market and had a wonderful time. The market itself was very interesting and we enjoyed learning about the operations of the market. What made our visit particularly memorable was the kindness and hospitality shown to us by the Pakistani and Afghan men we met there. They were extremely friendly and helpful, offering to take pictures of us with the camels and explaining how the market operates. We truly appreciated their warmth and generosity. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to Al Ain Camel Market, not just for the fascinating market itself, but also for the opportunity to meet and interact with people from different cultures who are so welcoming and hospitable.

Alok Gupta

Google

It is largest camel 'market' in the world. It trades all sorts of camels. Only after visiting this place I came to know that there different camels for different jobs. For example, the camel which is used for carrying loads is not the same as the one which produces a good leather. The one which gives good milk is different from the one which produces good hair.

Elena E.

Google

The atmosphere of this place is quite interesting! I’ve read in reviews that if you are a woman it’s better to be careful. But you can see and film this market from the car! We could drive close to the camels and made some photoes and video. But I think camels are unhappy there :(

Matteo Stefani

Google

I loved the fact this place is genuine and not at all a tourist attraction. I was expecting something fake and dirty and turned to be a very good experience in a clean Dubai style clean place. Locals are not happy to see you there but tolerates that. Some approach you, take a picture and ask you 20 AED. 5 will be enough.

Hanzō Sato

Google

The Al Ain Camel Market is not a tourist place, but it’s interesting to see how the locals trade the camels, goats and sheeps. I visted the place with a local therefore it was a good experience, despite is not recommended to visit by your self as a tourist because sometimes could be overwhelming the pressure of the farmers, we don’t need to forget that they are working there.

greeshma kallingal

Google

Al ain camel market is not at all a tourist spot. But for a travel enthusiast it will be a unique experience . You can see livestock traders, specifically of camels and goats, see and take photos of camels. But, going there alone especially for women is not a good idea. And the place has a strong odour of these animals. Walking down the aisles you would also come across some pottery sellers and plant sellers.

Hayes Weggeman

Google

This was one of the highlights of my trip to Al Ain. I really enjoyed this livestock market. They have a huge number of panels from many vendors. There are camels of all ages for sale. There are also goats and sheep for sale. There are numerous supply stores with hay and building supplies for making corrals with bamboo, wreeds and rope. There is fire wood also. It's a tradition to cook meats etc with wood fires. I highly recommend seeing this market.

Marco Giustiniani

Google

Wonderful market. This is into camel, but close to it, there's bird, goat, sheep and cow market. I came here by 919 bus (909 is the same and you go close to a mall) and then less than 10 minutes walk.The place is surprisingly clean and tidy. I was the only tourist and all people were kind to me. The camels are into large cages but it is pretty free to go around.

Narendranath Reddy

Google

My family and I recently visited Al Ain Camel Market and had a wonderful time. The market itself was very interesting and we enjoyed learning about the operations of the market. What made our visit particularly memorable was the kindness and hospitality shown to us by the Pakistani and Afghan men we met there. They were extremely friendly and helpful, offering to take pictures of us with the camels and explaining how the market operates. We truly appreciated their warmth and generosity. Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to Al Ain Camel Market, not just for the fascinating market itself, but also for the opportunity to meet and interact with people from different cultures who are so welcoming and hospitable.

Alok Gupta

Google

It is largest camel 'market' in the world. It trades all sorts of camels. Only after visiting this place I came to know that there different camels for different jobs. For example, the camel which is used for carrying loads is not the same as the one which produces a good leather. The one which gives good milk is different from the one which produces good hair.

Elena E.

Google

The atmosphere of this place is quite interesting! I’ve read in reviews that if you are a woman it’s better to be careful. But you can see and film this market from the car! We could drive close to the camels and made some photoes and video. But I think camels are unhappy there :(

Matteo Stefani

Google

I loved the fact this place is genuine and not at all a tourist attraction. I was expecting something fake and dirty and turned to be a very good experience in a clean Dubai style clean place. Locals are not happy to see you there but tolerates that. Some approach you, take a picture and ask you 20 AED. 5 will be enough.

Hanzō Sato

Google

The Al Ain Camel Market is not a tourist place, but it’s interesting to see how the locals trade the camels, goats and sheeps. I visted the place with a local therefore it was a good experience, despite is not recommended to visit by your self as a tourist because sometimes could be overwhelming the pressure of the farmers, we don’t need to forget that they are working there.

greeshma kallingal

Google

Al ain camel market is not at all a tourist spot. But for a travel enthusiast it will be a unique experience . You can see livestock traders, specifically of camels and goats, see and take photos of camels. But, going there alone especially for women is not a good idea. And the place has a strong odour of these animals. Walking down the aisles you would also come across some pottery sellers and plant sellers.

Al Ain Camel Market

Al Ain Camel Market

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