The camels have been historically used in UAE

The camels have been historically used in UAE mainly as animals of burden and as mounts. Their endurance and robustness granted them recognition to the point where they were deemed a gift of God in the national lore (Salem par. 3). The camel’s superior qualities as a mount also led to the emergence of the camel racing as a sport. These three main applications are present in UAE today. Despite the shift towards modern transportation, some families still own several animals used mainly to carry burden. In addition, camels are used to this day as a source of meat and dairy products, although these uses are limited and mostly restricted to use as a tourist attraction. The camel racing, on the other hand, is fairly popular in UAE even today and is not likely to disappear in the observable future. Only dromedaries are used for racing due to their higher agility. Finally, the animals in UAE are sometimes used for ritual sacrifice during festivals, although this practice is rare and is officially discouraged. Overall, both Bactrian and dromedary camels are firmly integrated into the Arabian culture and ecology and are an integral part of life in UAE (Salem par. 5).