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Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra · Every December
Al Dhafra Camel Festival
Camel beauty contests and a desert souk on the edge of the Empty Quarter, with millions in prizes.
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We track every fare from your airport into Abu Dhabi or Dubai for December 1 to 31, 2026, round trips of 2 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Judging starts early; the souk and evening events run from 4pm.
- Stay in Madinat Zayed or drive down to Liwa for the dunes and back.
- Abu Dhabi airport is about two hours by road southwest to Madinat Zayed; Dubai is roughly three hours.
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