by Marina Bruce | Dec 26, 2015 | Al Dhafra (Western Region) AD, Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, Liwa
There are still 4 action packed days to go at the Al Dhafra Camel Festival. One thing that puts many off from travelling is the distance from the major population centres of the UAE; Dubai and Al Ain are over 2.5 hours away and even a journey from Abu Dhabi will see...
by Marina Bruce | Dec 23, 2015 | Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, Liwa, UAE Tourism
My favourite Emirates heritage event is on from now through to 30th December. So much to see, do, enjoy. Hook up with a local guide at the souq and chances are you will be invited to one of the many camps for lunch/dinner/hospitality – I had two most...
by Marina Bruce | Dec 21, 2015 | Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, Liwa
It hardly seems a year since last year’s Camel Festival, but as soon as you turn off the main Madinat Zayed to Liwa road you will be in no doubt that the 9th edition of the fabulous festival has rolled into town! Flags line the road – now dual carriageway...
by Marina Bruce | Jun 11, 2015 | Camels and Domesticated Creatures, UAE Heritage and Culture, UAE Tourism
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital is one of the top attractions in Abu Dhabi – Trip Advisor has it at #5 out of #112 things to do in Abu Dhabi, and if you visit you will appreciate why. This is a unique and very interesting place to visit; where else could you get...
by Marina Bruce | Feb 25, 2015 | Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, UAE Tourism
Having had such a great day on my first visit to HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Camel Festival 2015, I was keen to return with a group of friends. The ladies of the Tuesday morning coffee accompanied me on my first foray back – and once more our wonderful guide Ali...
by Marina Bruce | Feb 4, 2015 | Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, UAE Tourism
Having missed out on all but the last day of the Al Dhafra camel festival at New Year time, I was determined to attend a camel festival on my own doorstep! Sweihan is a small country town, some 50kms as the crow flies from Al Ain (but nearer 80 on the road) and like...
