Watch fascinated as these seemingly awkward creatures battle each other to the finishing line in clouds of dust. Book yourself a Doha hotel to escape the desert heat but be sure to reserve a hotel in Doha that is located in the middle of all the action so as not to miss out on the action. Millennium Hotel Doha is a preferred hotel among many who come to this past of the world to witness this magnificent race. Known as the ship of the desert, camels are glorious creatures known for their strength and endurance in the many hardships faced in these barren lands. Racing these animals, indispensable to the desert lives is a favourite sport among these desert dwellers usually held on weekend mornings and on public holidays, much to the joy of camel racing enthusiasts who trickle in from all regions to take part in this hullabaloo of grunts, dust and throngs of excited people.
Jayani Senanayake is a writer who dabbles in travel and all things exotic. Under the pseudonym of Calliope Sage, she writes of the allures that must simply be discovered.