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Your Private Half-Day Guided Camel Racing Tour in Qatar
During camel racing season, we’ll collect you and drive you to the famous Qatar racing track at Al Shahaniya, where you can be photographed with camels, go behind the scenes, and watch races up close; you’ll see both the start and finish lines, ride alongside the action as you “drive like Qataris” beside the many races, and feel the thrill and excitement of live racing with your guide in Doha and beyond.
About this activity in Doha
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Join a live camel racing experience at Al Shahaniya, one of Qatar’s premier racing venues, and feel the rush of real-time races.
- Go behind the scenes with your guide to meet camels up close and capture memorable photos at the stables and start/finish lines.
- Ride along in the official viewing vehicle to follow multiple races up close - a thrilling way to witness traditional Qatari sport.
- Enjoy expert local commentary from your guide to learn about camel racing culture and techniques in the Doha region.
Important Information
- The activity includes bottled water and all applicable fees and taxes for a hassle-free visit to the Al Shahaniya racing track.
- Public transportation options are available nearby; door-to-door transfers from Doha accommodations may be offered - confirm details at booking.
- This experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels; infants must sit on an adult’s lap during transfers and track visits.
- Bring sun protection and comfortable clothing for an outdoor event - racing season conditions can be hot, and you’ll be outdoors for most of the visit.
Meeting Point
You’ll be collected from your Doha accommodation and driven to the Al Shahaniya camel racing track; exact pickup time and meeting location will be confirmed in your booking details.
Includes
- Bottled water provided - stay refreshed during your Doha activities with complimentary bottled water included in your booking
- All fees and taxes covered - the price you see includes all mandatory fees and taxes for this booking in the area
Other
- Public transportation options available nearby - convenient connections to metro and bus Services make it easy to reach this destination and explore the surrounding area
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap - for safety and seating arrangements, plan for your infant to share an adult’s seat during the experience
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - this experience is accessible to travelers of varying abilities, making it a good option for families and mixed-ability groups
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Amazing morning experience! Was worried about the treatment of the camels but Asmat patiently explained the history, culture and care of the animals. Loved the whole experience and Asmat is amazing - this is our third tour experience with him!!! 10:10 recommend!
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Summary:
We had such a wonderful experience from beginning to end! Our awesome tour guide, Asmat, went above and beyond to make our morning perfect. He is very knowledgeable about the camels and had answers to all of our questions. He made sure to take us all around the track and even took up close pictures with the camels and owners. We felt like VIP! Asmat was an excellent tour guide and professional photographer :) thank you for an amazing experience here in Qatar! Must request Asmat for your tour :)
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Summary:
Wonderful day with guide - Asmat.
He was friendly, kind. Thanks to him we learned a lot of things about Doha - history, architecture. He reccommended us to visit other interesting places.
Thank you for a beautifull day.
Lenka
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Your booking includes roundtrip collection from your accommodation and bottled water, with all fees and taxes covered. At Al Shahaniya you’ll watch live races, go behind the scenes, see both the start and finish lines, and enjoy guided commentary throughout the experience.
Yes - you can be photographed with camels and access behind-the-scenes areas at the Al Shahaniya track, giving you close-up photo opportunities and an insider’s view of Qatar’s camel racing operations.
Yes - during the camel racing season you’ll see races from both the start and finish lines, and you can drive alongside many races for an immersive, high-energy viewing experience.
We will collect you from your meeting point and drive you to the Al Shahaniya racing track, so you don’t need to arrange separate transport to attend the camel races outside Doha.
Yes - the experience is family-friendly and suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, and your guide will help ensure a comfortable visit for everyone.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
