Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival

مهرجان البشائر لسباق الإبل

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Sports & AdventureAdam
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceCamel racing sits at the centre of Omani
Language["ar"]Currency: OMR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival in Adam

Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival is an annual six-day camel racing event at the Al Bashayer racetrack in the wilayat of Adam, Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. Now in its ninth edition, it draws camel owners, trainers and racers from across Oman and the Gulf Cooperation Council states to compete in dozens of races celebrating one of Oman's oldest sporting traditions.

Long before oil revenue reshaped Oman's economy, camels defined how people in the interior moved, traded and measured wealth, and racing them was never purely recreation: a fast camel signalled a strong bloodline, a skilled trainer and a family's standing within its tribe.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Camel racing sits at the centre of Omani cultural identity, and Al Bashayer has grown into one of the country's largest dedicated events for it, with its ninth edition in February 2026 running across six days and staging as many as 75 individual races

02

The mystery stays covered

Categories separate camels by age, sex and distance, with races run at different times of day to suit the animals and the desert heat

03

The city starts moving

Owners and trainers travel from across the Gulf Cooperation Council to compete, turning the Al Bashayer track in Adam into a meeting point for a pastime that predates the discovery of oil in the region by centuries and remains closely tied to Bedouin heritage

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Camel racing traces back centuries as both a Bedouin sport and a measure of tribal prestige across the Arabian Peninsula

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with breeding lines and racing camels historically passed down through families

The sacred route

Living ritual

In Oman it remains formally recognised as part of national intangible heritage

The local code

Living ritual

and festivals like Al Bashayer are explicitly framed by organisers as heritage revival efforts alongside their role as modern sporting competitions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Base the route around Adam, then leave extra time for temporary streets, queues or late return traffic.

What to wear

Modest, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for a conservative Gulf setting: long trousers or a full-length dress, and for women a headscarf is respectful though not required for visitors...

Safety

For Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Adam.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · OMR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map22.52 N, 57.52 EOpen in Google Maps

Adam, A'Dakhiliyah, Oman

Nearest airportMCT — Muscat
TransportBase the route around Adam, then leave extra time for temporary streets, queues or late return traffic.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Adam.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Adam via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Adam, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearModest, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for a conservative Gulf setting: long trousers or a full-length dress, and for women a headscarf is respectful though not required for visitors. Adam's February climate is warm and dry with strong midday sun, so light desert-coloured fabrics and closed shoes for dusty ground work best.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Oman and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival?

Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival is listed for Past edition: 2–7 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Al Bashayer Camel Racing Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Adam, Oman. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

6 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

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Where exactly is it?

Adam, A'Dakhiliyah, Oman

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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