Free Entry
Race days have no admission fee, with some visitors also receiving complimentary food and drinks.
Dubai Camel Racing Club - DCRC
Al Marmoom
Dubai Camel Racing Club - DCRC is a racecourse in Al Marmoom where visitors can watch camel races and training while experiencing a living part of UAE heritage. The visitor centre, close viewing areas and occasional festival activities give the visit more context than simply watching a track.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
303 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Close Viewing
You can watch camels near the rails, see starts from a bridge and view finishes from the stands or lounge.
Friendly Staff
Visitors describe staff and local camel owners as welcoming, and some were allowed into different club areas.
Training Days
Even without a race, early visitors have seen training and photographed camels before sunrise.
Festival Culture
The Heritage Festival has included cultural activities, shops, community sharing and dancing by different groups.
Family Activity
One visitor enjoyed camel feeding with children, as well as trying camel ice cream.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Calendar. Check the race calendar before travelling; races are usually held in winter.
Go Early. Plan for an early start: one review describes arriving before sunrise, while another mentions morning viewing around 6:30–9:00.
Bring Water. Pack drinks and food because a visitor reported no snack or water shops on site.
Call Ahead. Confirm race times before setting out, as visitors have reported both morning and afternoon sessions.
Use Stands. On racing days, choose the tourist stands for a clear view of the finish line.
Allow Transport. Consider arranging a return ride; one visitor specifically advised planning transport for the way back.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Ain - Dubai Rd
Al Marmoom, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Camel racing
The club’s central experience is watching traditional camel racing, with close views of the track and finish.
Tourist seating
Tourist seating gives visitors a dedicated view of the race, including the finish line.
Common Concerns
No Shops
The club has bathrooms but one visitor found no shops selling snacks or water, so supplies can be limited.
Ethical Concern
Some reviewers object to camel racing on animal-welfare grounds and consider it animal cruelty.
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Camel Racing Club - DCRC is a working racecourse in Al Marmoom, offering a direct look at camel racing rather than a polished theme-park version of the tradition. Visitors can watch races from tourist seating, see camels close to the rails, and sometimes observe training when no race is scheduled. Starts can be viewed from a bridge, while the finish is visible from the stands or lounge.
Entry is free, and racing-day visitors have reported complimentary sandwiches, drinks, chai, coffee and lunches. The experience can become especially lively during a festival, when the Heritage Festival has added cultural activities, shops, community sharing and dancing. Families may also find camel feeding interesting; one review mentions doing it with children and trying camel ice cream.
Timing matters. Races are usually associated with the winter season, and reviews mention early-morning sessions as well as some afternoon racing, so check the calendar and call ahead. Bring food and water because there may be no snack shops on site.
The facility includes bathrooms, but at least one visitor felt it was not built primarily for tourists. Finally, some reviewers raise serious animal-welfare objections to racing, which is worth considering before you go.