Expats can join 500km camel trek across desert
Registration opens for 11-day January event
Expatriates of all nationalities are invited to take part in the fifth Camel Trek, as registration opens for the annual event.
The 500km trek covers vast expanses of the UAE’s desert, giving participants a unique opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the country.
More importantly, the 11-day trail also allows participants to experience the Bedouin way of life, offering a rare exposure to traditional Emirati culture and heritage. The Hamdan Bin Mohammad Heritage Centre (HHC) announced yesterday that the fifth edition of the annual Camel Trek will take place from January 16 to 25, 2019.
“The trek, which is open to all nationalities, will cover a total distance of around 500km, traversing the vast expanse of UAE desert and ■ giving participants a perfect opportunity to learn the rich Emirati culture and old ways of the Bedouins,” said Hind Al Qemzi, HHC’s director of events, during a briefing at the Youth Hub, in Jumeirah Emirates Towers.
Al Qemzi explained that HHC will provide all the necessary logistics for the entire trek, including the camels, tents, food and other provisions, and a medical team on standby. She added that no prior experience was required to take part, but participants must undergo a training programme at the HHC camel farm in Al Nakhra, located off Dubai-Al Ain road.
Training at the Al Nakhra camel farm will be held weekly on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 5 to 8pm.
Those who would like to join the fifth edition of the Camel Trek can email info@ hhc.gov.ae with the subject ‘Camel Trek 2019’.