A diverse assembly of 33 adventurers from 14 nations is poised to undertake a monumental 21-day camel trek across 1,000 kilometers of the UAE’s desert landscape. Commencing at dawn on November 30th from As-Sila in the Al Dhafra region, this year’s expedition marks the longest journey in the event’s history, organized annually by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC) since 2014.
The participants, ranging from 16 to 60 years old, represent a global mosaic including China, Colombia, Spain, UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Russian Federation, Pakistan, New Zealand, Canada, Austria, Ireland, Italy, and the UAE. Selected through a rigorous HHC training program at a Dubai camel farm, these trekkers—both novices and veterans—will navigate prepared routes while camping at designated stations, culminating their desert voyage at Dubai’s Global Village on December 20th.
HHC CEO Abdullah Hamdan Bin Dalmook emphasized the trek’s significance in promoting cultural heritage and embodying values of tolerance, endurance, and camaraderie. The initiative revives traditional Bedouin lifestyles while creating an extraordinary test of human spirit and collective effort against the challenging desert environment.