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Saudi Arabia · Camel Tourism

**Unique Factor:** World's richest camel racing heritage, King Abdulaziz Camel Festival with $66 million in prizes. **Key Experiences:** - King Abdulaziz Camel Festival (Dec-Jan) with 33,000+ camels competing, beauty contests, racing championships, camel auctions, and heritage village experiences. - Al-Taif Camel Racing Track - Al-Shahaniya Racing Track events - Crown Prince Camel Festival - Al-Ahsa date farms with camels - Empty Quarter expeditions - Camel milk and meat experiences - Robot jockey technology centers - Breeding farm exclusive visits - Traditional Bedouin experiences **Best Season:** October to March, main festival Dec-Jan **Infrastructure:** 9/10 (Major investment in facilities) **Notable Features:** Prizes amounting to $66 million annually, 33,000 camels, beauty pageants worth millions, cloning technology, RFID tracking of camels. **Regional Variations:** Riyadh (festival grounds, Al-Dahna desert), Eastern Province (Al-Ahsa oasis), Northern Borders (traditional racing heritage), Hail (historic caravan routes), Tabuk (red sand deserts).