Al Ain Camel Market

Livestock auction house · Al Khirayr, Al Noud ·

Al Ain Camel Market

Livestock auction house · Al Khirayr, Al Noud ·

Traditional livestock market with camels, goats, sheep and cattle

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5R67+R4V - Cattle Market, Zayed Bin Sultan Road, Al Ain - Al Noud - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates Get directions

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"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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Al Ain Camel Market

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5 Best Day Trips from Dubai

"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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Al Ain Camel Market

Rtexal T.

Google

For sure, it's a must visit, not just the Camels, there's also the sheep's market just beside. The thing is, there's so many camels in one place and with so many vendors, it's mind boggling. Just keep in mind it's a market so animals welfare is minimal here.

Hayes W.

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 camels from many vendors. There are camels of all ages for sale. There are also goats, sheep and cattle 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.

Alexander A.

Google

Must visit if you are interested in the cultures of the Middle East. The newborn baby camels are cute. Hard to be discreet and just observe, a Dubai license plate attracts a bit of unwanted attention (and they try hard to convince you that a selfie costs 100 AED 😂, not having cash on you and bargaining a lot drives the price to free. Can't blame them for trying)

Narendranath R.

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.

Marco G.

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.

Peter Y.

Google

This place is fascinating. Definitely a working livestock market, not a tourist trap. I visiting on a hot August day. I was the only visitor there, along with the (numerous) animal tenders. There must be a thousand camels here. It's much bigger than I expected. It's not just camels, either. There is a separate sections for cows, and another for goats and sheep. There's not much to do here other than look at the animals, but I came to see the camels so that's not a problem in my book!

Alok G.

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.

Matteo S.

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.