Camel racing, traditionally known as the sport of sheiks, continues even today in the small hamlet of Al Shahaniya. Al-Shahaniya racing track, is an hour's drive into the gleaming desert outside west - north of downtown Doha. It holds domestic and international tournaments of Camels. This is to familiarize you about the racing track and if you are lucky, you can see training the camels and even a camel tournament. Afterwards visit to a farm house where you are welcomed by traditional hot Arabic coffee / tea . You can go around the farm and see the life stock feeding , small cultivation, milking of goats, and take a short village tour of Shahaniya by bicycle. Lunch / dinner can be arranged at additional cost.
See a traditional camel racetrack at Al-Shahaniya. Learn about Islamic art, vehicles, coins, and Qatari artifacts. Enjoy with family
If you have chosen the shared tour option, please meet outside the Al Matar Al Qadeem metro station in front of Safeer mall. If you arrive by metro train, get off at Al Matar Al Qadeem station and take the Hilal exit. If you opt for the hotel pick-up and drop-off (at an extra cost), please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local partner.