ABU DHABI, 23 October (BelTA - Emirates News Agency) - Under the
patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
the 19th edition of the Al Dhafra Festival will be launched by the Abu
Dhabi Heritage Authority as part of the Camel Mazayna Season in Abu
Dhabi. The festival will run from 27th October 2025 until 22nd January
2026.
This year’s edition features camel mazayna competitions alongside 17 heritage contests, with more than 4,800 prizes. The programme also includes a range of cultural activities and accompanying traditional markets.
The camel mazayna contests will span four stations and feature 355 rounds, with a total of 3,370 prizes.
The heritage competitions kick off in conjunction with the final Al Dhafra Festival with approximately 1,520 prizes. These events include competitions for camel milking, falconry, falcon beauty, Arabian Saluki beauty and racing, Arabian horse racing, and the Al Dhafra Arabian Horse Beauty Competition. Additional contests will feature Naeem sheep beauty, dates and their packaging, shooting, cooking, sour milk, Ansif al-Qaoud (camel sitting), best traditional dress, and children’s competitions, along with Shilat Al Dhafra (heritage poetry chants) and a tea preparation contest. A variety of additional cultural and heritage activities will also be held at the Al Dhafra Heritage Market.
This year’s edition features camel mazayna competitions alongside 17 heritage contests, with more than 4,800 prizes. The programme also includes a range of cultural activities and accompanying traditional markets.
The camel mazayna contests will span four stations and feature 355 rounds, with a total of 3,370 prizes.
The heritage competitions kick off in conjunction with the final Al Dhafra Festival with approximately 1,520 prizes. These events include competitions for camel milking, falconry, falcon beauty, Arabian Saluki beauty and racing, Arabian horse racing, and the Al Dhafra Arabian Horse Beauty Competition. Additional contests will feature Naeem sheep beauty, dates and their packaging, shooting, cooking, sour milk, Ansif al-Qaoud (camel sitting), best traditional dress, and children’s competitions, along with Shilat Al Dhafra (heritage poetry chants) and a tea preparation contest. A variety of additional cultural and heritage activities will also be held at the Al Dhafra Heritage Market.
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