Another off-the-beaten path we visited during the Eid break is The Camel Farm in the desert. This is the place to have close encounters with these friendly camels for a fairly reasonable cost.
The kids and kids-at-heart also enjoyed interactions with the rabbits, chickens, deer and goats, cows, turkeys, turtles, lovebirds, pigeons, and quails. We even got to pick up some quail eggs in the nest.
We also had an experience of Bedouin hospitality at the tent while enjoying freshly cooked Luqaimat (Emirati donuts) and Arabic coffee and tea after the farm tour.
Opening Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9am-12pm and 3pm-6pm
- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm
Ticket Cost
- General Admission: AED30
- Admission with a Guide and Animal Feeding: AED50
- Short Camel Ride (about 2 minutes): AED15
- 1-hour Desert Camel Ride: AED150
- Camel Hugging Therapy: AED30
Kids below 3 years old enter for free. Guests over 60 years old get a 50% discount.
Tailored packages for groups are available upon request.
Booking is recommended. You may visit their website for the WhatsApp booking link (+971 50 485 7676).
You can pay via Careem Pay or bank transfer. Walk-ins can pay cash. They don’t have card payments available.
How much time is required to tour the farm?
1.5 hours is enough to do all the above activities (except for desert camel rides).
Where is the Camel Farm located?
The Camel Farm is located inside the Al Marmoom Conservation Reserve, a sanctuary that is home to thousands of Gazelles, Oryxes, Oubaras, Desert Foxes, and many more beautiful creatures
It is situated along the E77 Road (Expo Road / Lahbab) Northbound, between D63-Al Qudra Road and E66-Al Ain Rd.
According to the website, the turnoff from the highway is located at the Trucks Rest Area exit. Just follow the big UAE flag poles for 2km on a hard sand track until you reach The Camel Farm
Thanks to Herman Mostert for the photos.
