AlUla Camel Cup
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the inaugural AlUla Camel Cup crowned a ‘Champion of Champions’ complete with a grand prize pool of SAR 80 million to become 'The Pinnacle of Camel Racing'.
Watch the livestream on AlUla Moments YouTube channel
LocationThe AlUla Camel Cup Experience
Top Gun
Take your aim at this one-of-a-kind pop-up, brought to AlUla by the biggest shooting range in the Middle East – Top Gun. Experience the best in shooting, open to both novice and expert shooters, with safety always the main priority.
Heritage Village
This purpose-built trackside venue offered visitors plenty of space for leisure and relaxation, including restaurants and food stalls, exclusive retail, and close-to-the-action grandstand seating.
Live Entertainment
AlUla Camel Cup hosted a variety of musical acts, including poets and artists showcasing their talents. DJ Sharkk brought the vibes with his mix of chilled-out tunes on 14 and 15 March from 8:30 - 9:45 pm.
Family-Friendly Activities
This festival offered camel-related fun for all ages, including crafts workshops creating everything from camel rope tassels to camel hand puppets. You could also learn some incredible camel facts and more at 360-degree video zones.
Showcase your Style
A highlight of the social calendar, the AlUla Camel Cup was the place to see and be seen, so you had to be sure to dress-your-best for this esteemed event. You could even get inspired and add to your wardrobe at a fabulous on-site fashion boutique.
Ticket Types
Race Schedule (4:00 pm- 6:00 pm)
Day 1 (Human Jockeys)
Day 2 (Robot Jockeys)
Lagaya (camels between 2-3 years old): 2 rounds of 5km
Day 3 (Robot Jockeys)
Thanaya (camels older than 6 years old): 2 rounds of 8km
Day 4 (Robot Jockeys)
Heil (camels between 5-6 years old): 1 round of 8km
Zmoul (camels between 5-6 years old): 1 round of 8km
Key Information
* Please note this event was live-streamed.
Watch the livestream on AlUla Moments YouTube channel.
Event Times
- Venue Open: 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm daily
- Last Entrance: 9:00 pm
- Races: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm daily
Entrance Policy
- Please bring your digital ticket and ID (either a passport or Iqama) for entry. Failure to do so may result in denied entry.
- Children 3 and younger are welcome and do not need a ticket. Proof of age may be required for ticketless entry.
- Children 4 and above will need to purchase a ticket for entry.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking and Accessibility
- Complimentary parking is available at Winter Park, with regular shuttles available to the venue.
- Limited complimentary parking is also available at the venue.
* Please note this event was live-streamed.
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