{"id":6768,"date":"2022-12-05T07:07:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T07:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=6768"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:22:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:22:32","slug":"al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart","title":{"rendered":"Discover Rich Emirati Culture At Al Dhafra Festival 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managed by Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Board- Abu Dhabi, the 16th Al Dhafra Festival in Dubai strives to conserve and expand heritage and cultural activities. The Al Dhafra Festival 2022 also aims to help camel owners maintain their legacy of fostering and looking after the camels and emphasise the crucial role camels play in the UAE\u2019s culture. Therefore, the United Arab Emirates hosts this festival annually to nurture a feeling of belongingness in the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, Dubai will be hosting the Al Dhafra Festival. At this popular festival, locals and sightseers will get a glimpse of authentic Emirati heritage and culture. Besides, the Al Dhafra\u00a0 Festival is famous for its host of vibrant traditional activities, like horse racing, camel breeding, falconry, and more. Read on to learn more about the famous Al Dhafra Festival Abu Dhabi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69f1a0764795e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69f1a0764795e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#About_Al_Dhafra_Festival\" title=\"About Al Dhafra Festival\">About Al Dhafra Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#What_Are_The_Al_Dhafra_Dates_2022\" title=\"What Are The Al Dhafra Dates 2022?\">What Are The Al Dhafra Dates 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#What_is_The_Al_Dhafra_Festival_Location\" title=\"What is The Al Dhafra Festival Location?\">What is The Al Dhafra Festival Location?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#What_To_Expect_At_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022\" title=\"What To Expect At Al Dhafra Festival 2022?\">What To Expect At Al Dhafra Festival 2022?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Camel_MazyanaCamel_Beauty_Contest\" title=\"Camel Mazyana\/Camel Beauty Contest\">Camel Mazyana\/Camel Beauty Contest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Sheep_Beauty_Contest\" title=\"Sheep Beauty Contest\">Sheep Beauty Contest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Falconry_Competition\" title=\"Falconry Competition\">Falconry Competition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Saluki_Dog_Race\" title=\"Saluki Dog Race\">Saluki Dog Race<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Purebred_Horse_Racing\" title=\"Purebred Horse Racing\">Purebred Horse Racing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Traditional_Souq\" title=\"Traditional Souq\">Traditional Souq<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Contact_Info\" title=\"Contact Info\">Contact Info<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Where_To_Stay_Near_The_Festival\" title=\"Where To Stay Near The Festival?\">Where To Stay Near The Festival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#When_is_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022_in_Abu_Dhabi\" title=\"When is Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi?\">When is Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#Where_will_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022_take_place\" title=\"Where will Al Dhafra Festival 2022 take place?\">Where will Al Dhafra Festival 2022 take place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/al-dhafra-festival-2022-ceart\/#What_are_the_prime_attractions_of_the_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022\" title=\"What are the prime attractions of the Al Dhafra Festival 2022?\">What are the prime attractions of the Al Dhafra Festival 2022?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Al_Dhafra_Festival\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Al Dhafra Festival<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Al Dhafra Festival\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival-768x489.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popular Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Dubai is an annual celebration held in Abu Dhabi that commemorates the dynamic Bedouin culture and rich heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The primary aim behind hosting this festival is to promote animal husbandry in the area by awarding the best-bred camels, cattle, Saluki dogs, and falcons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This festival draws participants and animal breeders from all over the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations. Participants can win several prizes at the Al Dhafra festival, adding to its prominence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Al_Dhafra_Dates_2022\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are The Al Dhafra Dates 2022?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai&#8217;s Al Dhafra festival is an annual event<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organised under the supervision of the monarch of Abu Dhabi and the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Furthermore, this famous camel festival 2022 will be held from October 28, 2022 to January 31, 2023, with the competition price money set at roughly AED 51.6 million!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_The_Al_Dhafra_Festival_Location\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is The Al Dhafra Festival Location?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival-Location.jpg\" alt=\"Al Dhafra Festival Location\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival-Location.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival-Location-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Al-Dhafra-Festival-Location-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Al Dhafra Festival in Dubai will be organised at the Al Gharbia area in Abu Dhabi, located close to Madinat Zayed. Individuals interested in attending the Al Dhafra Festival 2022 will take roughly two hours to reach the venue from Abu Dhabi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you are travelling from Dubai, you would need approximately three hours to reach the festival venue. Besides, the primary E11 highway is the most convenient way for tourists arriving from Dubai. Attendees can also opt for the desert-bound E45 route to reach the festival site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Expect_At_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What To Expect At Al Dhafra Festival 2022?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Al Dhafra Festival in Dubai offers the most fulfilling experience for locals and sightseers. Here are some of the leading attractions that will delight people at the Al Dhafra festival.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Camel_MazyanaCamel_Beauty_Contest\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camel Mazyana\/Camel Beauty Contest<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Camel-Beauty-Contest-2.jpg\" alt=\"Camel Beauty Contest\" width=\"1000\" height=\"659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Camel-Beauty-Contest-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Camel-Beauty-Contest-2-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Camel-Beauty-Contest-2-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Al Dhafra Festival&#8217;s primary attraction is the camel beauty contest, known as Mazayna in the local language. Two types of camel breeds generally participate in this camel beauty contest, including the hound-like pedigree camel breed Asayel and the tall and dark Majaheem camels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The camels are judged based on neck and head height, physical endurance, hump shape, and hair quality. Upon examining all these qualities, the judges will announce the winners and the winning camel will get the cash prize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sheep_Beauty_Contest\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sheep Beauty Contest<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like the camel beauty contest, the Al Dhafra festival will also have a sheep beauty contest where the judges will carefully choose the winning sheep based on criteria similar to the camel beauty contest. The primary aim of this competition is to ensure that people witness and appreciate the neverending efforts required in animal husbandry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Falconry_Competition\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falconry Competition<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falcons are powerful birds. Interestingly, they are an integral part of the United Arab Emirates&#8217; national emblem because UAE citizens consider them a symbol of courage, strength, and force. Therefore, you cannot miss falconry when speaking of Emirati culture and heritage. At the Al Dhafra Festival, visitors will be delighted to witness these mighty birds prey and perform other manoeuvres that are a sight to behold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saluki_Dog_Race\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saluki Dog Race<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another prominent attraction of the Al Dhafra Festival is the Saluki dog race. Both male and female dogs can participate in this race. And the best is that the winning dog owner gets a cash prize and a gift (often a vehicle). However, this gift will be announced later and participants must wait to see what they will get this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purebred_Horse_Racing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purebred Horse Racing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Purebred Horse Racing\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-1536x1046.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Purebred-Horse-Racing-2048x1395.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another prominent attraction of the Al Dhafra Festival is Purebred Horse Racing. High-breed Arabic horses, known for their stamina, strength, and beautiful appearance, compete against one another for a prize. Visitors attending the festival can enjoy Purebred Horse Racing at the festival this year and even bet on their favourite horses!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_Souq\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Souq<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The traditional Souq is the event where the visitors can explore the magnificence of traditional Emirati craftworks like Sadu (weaving cotton and wool), Telli (needlework), and Khous (knitting and spinning palm fronds). Besides that, visitors can also anticipate events like Classic Emirati performing arts and the Vintage Cars competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Info\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Info<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Visit Timings<\/strong> : 04:00 PM \u2013 10:00 PM (Abu Dhabi Culture)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contact Number<\/strong> : +971-2-657-6197<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_To_Stay_Near_The_Festival\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where To Stay Near The Festival?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stay-Near-The-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Stay Near The Festival\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stay-Near-The-Festival.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stay-Near-The-Festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Stay-Near-The-Festival-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning an overnight stay during your visit to the Al Dhafra Festival, you should know that several hotels and accommodation options are available for attendees. Many hotels are available near the festival areas, including Western Hotel \u2013 Madinat Zayed, Tilal Liwa Hotel, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, since there would be a flock of visitors attending the camel festival, you might experience a rush. Therefore, it is better to book a hotel in advance for your overnight stay. You can also camp with your friends near the festival location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>To Sum Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a nutshell, Al Dhafra Madinat Zayed is a vibrant festival in the UAE that takes place at the edge of the Rub\u2019 Al Khali, famously known as the Empty Quarter desert. It is known for hosting several cultural activities like the Camel Beauty Contest, Horse Racing, Al Dhafra Festival, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to visit Abu Dhabi anytime soon, visiting this festival should be on top of your list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Articles For You :<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 98.301%; height: 287px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Dubai Comedy Festival 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-comedy-festival-2022-misart\">All About Dubai Comedy Festival 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Dubai Food Festival 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-food-festival-2022-misart\">History of Dubai Food Festival 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Dubai Pet Festival 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/dubai-pet-festival-2022-misart\">Guide To Dubai Pet Festival 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Sharjah Children\u2019s Reading Festival 2022<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/sharjah-childrens-reading-festival-2022-misart\">All About Sharjah Children Festival 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022_in_Abu_Dhabi\"><\/span>When is Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi will be held from October 28, 2022 to January 31, 2023. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_will_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022_take_place\"><\/span>Where will Al Dhafra Festival 2022 take place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Al Dhafra festival in Dubai will get organised at the Al Gharbia area in Abu Dhabi, located close to Madinat Zayed. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_prime_attractions_of_the_Al_Dhafra_Festival_2022\"><\/span>What are the prime attractions of the Al Dhafra Festival 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSome of the prominent attractions of the Al Dhafra Festival 2022 will be as follows: Camel Beauty Contest Sheep Beauty Contest Purebred Horse Racing Falconry Competition Saluki Dog Race Traditional Souq \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"When is Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The Al Dhafra Festival 2022 in Abu Dhabi will be held from October 28, 2022 to January 31, 2023. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Where will Al Dhafra Festival 2022 take place?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The Al Dhafra festival in Dubai will get organised at the Al Gharbia area in Abu Dhabi, located close to Madinat Zayed. \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the prime attractions of the Al Dhafra Festival 2022?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"Some of the prominent attractions of the Al Dhafra Festival 2022 will be as follows: Camel Beauty Contest Sheep Beauty Contest Purebred Horse Racing Falconry Competition Saluki Dog Race Traditional Souq \"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managed by Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Board- Abu Dhabi, the 16th Al Dhafra Festival in Dubai strives to conserve and expand heritage and cultural activities. 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