While race tracks are usually synonymous with the racing of some sort of vehicle, the Al Shahaniya Racetrack is a little different from the status quo. Rather, here you will find that it is camels that are the stars of the races. Did you know that camel racing is so popular in Qatar, that there is a TV channel solely dedicated to it?

The camels that race at this track are no ordinary camels, but some of the most prized camels on the planet, with some of them valued at around one million Qatari riyals. These magnificent creatures train daily, keeping in fit and fighting shape. Watch them in action from the grandstand, or if you’d like, you can even drive along the road that runs with the racing track to walk a mile in the camel’s shoes. You are even allowed to visit the camels in their stable, getting up close and personal with these celebrities. Understand why the locals endear to this sport so much by visiting the Al Shahaniya Racetrack.