Camel Race live or Camels on training with Al Samriya Farm visit
Overview
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4 hours
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Experience the heritage and traditions of Qatar on this half-day Al Samriya Estate and Camel Racetrack tour. Visit Al Samriya Estate, home to the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, showcasing rare artifacts, vintage cars, and Islamic art inside a desert fort-style setting. Explore the beautiful Leaning Mosque and Minaret, a unique architectural wonder, and enjoy the serene surroundings filled with Arabian Oryx and peacocks. Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, the heart of Qatar’s national sport, where you can see camels in training or witness thrilling races with robot jockeys during the racing season from October to April depending the day & time you have chosen.
Watch as trainers prepare the camels for competition and learn about the deep-rooted traditions of camel racing. This experience perfectly blends culture, innovation, and adventure, offering travelers an unforgettable insight into Qatari life. Private transport, water, and an English-speaking guide are included.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Al Samriya Estate is a multi-part attraction combining cultural, nature & leisure components. Key components: The Leaning Mosque & Minaret Located at the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ), in Al Samriya Estate, Al Shahaniya. Also referred to as the Leaning Mosque of Doha. It’s intentionally designed to lean — not a structural accident. The leaning is part of its artistic / architectural concept. It blends traditional Islamic motifs (mosque shape, minaret, dome, coloured glass) with modern engineering and innovation (sensor systems, safety design) to make something unique. Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum (FBQ Museum) — a private museum located in a fort-style building, housing a huge artifact collection (Additional fee) Al Samriya Riding School / Equestrian Center — horse-riding lessons, trail rides, facilities to see/touch horses. Oryx Reserve / Animal Reserve — Arabian oryxes, ostriches, peacocks, gazelles etc in an open reserve setting.
Al Shahaniya Racetrack
Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack is the main place for camel racing in Qatar. At Al Shahaniya, you can: Watch racing events (often with robot jockeys) during the racing season. You can also visit the camel stables. Drive alongside the track in your car during races, following the course. On non-race days: see camels in training in the morning or other scheduled practice sessions. Robot jockeys are used instead of human jockeys. They are lightweight, remotely controlled devices. Crowds and spectators: there are grandstands but many people follow the race by car along a road parallel to the track. It’s part of the experience. Visiting when no race: you can still see training, see camels being handled, stabled, groomed.
Options
Camel Race Track & Al Samriya
Private Tour: Private Tour in an air-conditioned car with a tour guide. Duration: 4 hours Bottled Water, Tea/Soft drinks West Of Qatar: West of Qatar: Ash-Shahaniya Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water, Tea/Coffee or Soft drinks
Professional Driver/Guide
Private Transportation
Travel Insurance
Food
Museum Entrance Fee
Everything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum: Open every day From 9am to 5Pm except: Sunday
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Camel Race
643diannas,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Camel race was fascinating. Driver Azeem made the tour interesting & made the experience enjoyable. 10/10 recommend.
Camel Race & Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum
Seaside19749449574,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide, Azeem, during our camel riding adventure and visit to the Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum. We truly appreciated the professionalism and friendliness throughout the entire tour. If you’re looking for a memorable, we highly recommend him. Thank you for making our day so special!
Walk with emotion
naiara-freitas,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yousuf khalil guide very lively, with good music and adventurous. Radical and happy the guide led us to minutes of intense empathy when climbing and descending the dunes.
Camel racing and farm visit
Dennis C,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Drive around the camel track and up close with the camels and robot jockeys were the highlight. The visit to the farm to see the oryx and Arabian stallions was outstanding
Fun and amazing
michellemO6677LZ,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank u mohammad hussain for this amazing trip :) this was my first time and very unforgettable we really enjoy the ride thank u so much
Tours you should join if you're going to Doha
iimuraa,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lot of fun. They made the tour comfortable in the large car. They answered our request and it was a great stay in Doha. It was a same-day reservation, but the message was smooth. The driver and the guide were very nice, thank you!
Amazing!
yezicad2025,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rahim was an amazing tour guy! Very patient and knowledgeable! I can’t wait to come back to Qatar because of him. If I could give 1000 starts I would!!
10/10
S7615ASximenac,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved the experience, everyone was so nice. Definitely recommend and would choose them again! Book with Hulam Nebi was awesome!
Viagem quem amigos no Qatar
paulobG8993OR,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00MJ our guide was very attentive and led us to great experiences here in Qatar, it is very worth it! We went into the desert, took a city tour and also walked by camel and took pictures with the hawks.
GREAT TRIP!
GWAR32,Feb 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00M Jan was an excellent driver! He took us to the camel races and was a very skilled driver. He raced along side the camels getting us great views, and then took us to the finish line to get a different view. After following another race we went to the starting line and got some great pictures. He also took us to a museum which was amazing. I cannot recommend M Jan enough! Best tour guide and driver I have ever had!
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