Visitors can meet camels, explore the farm, and enjoy tasting camel milk products.
Dubai: World Camel Day, observed every year on June 22, highlights an animal that has played a vital role in shaping life across the Middle East for centuries.
What is World Camel Day?
Often referred to as the “ships of the desert,” camels have long been an integral part of life in the UAE, serving as a source of transport, food, and companionship well before the country’s modern development. While their role has evolved over time, camels remain a powerful symbol of heritage, resilience, and sustainability.
World Camel Day was created to raise awareness about the cultural, economic, and environmental importance of camels worldwide. In the UAE, it is typically marked through educational programmes, cultural activities, and public events that allow residents to better understand the animal’s enduring contribution to the region.
This year, one of the UAE’s best-known camel milk brands is offering the public a closer look at its operations.
For the first time, Camelicious will open its Dubai farm to visitors during a special World Camel Day Open Farm event on 22 June.
The complimentary experience will give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at what is described as the world’s largest and most advanced camel dairy operation. Guests will be able to meet camels, participate in feeding sessions, explore the farm, watch the production process, and learn how camel milk moves from farm to table.
The visit will also feature camel milk tastings, signature camel milk products, and complimentary Camelicious ice cream.
What makes camels special
According to Camelicious, the initiative is designed to help consumers better understand the continued importance of camels in the UAE’s culture, food security goals, and agricultural innovation.
“World Camel Day provides an opportunity to celebrate an animal that has played an extraordinary role in the history and development of our region,” said Hesham Yehia, Acting CEO of Camelicious.
“While camels remain deeply connected to our heritage, they are also helping shape the future of sustainable nutrition and food security. We wanted to give families across the UAE the opportunity to experience that story for themselves.”
From heritage to global industry
Located in Dubai, Camelicious is home to nearly 7,000 camels and produces around three million litres of camel milk annually, supplying consumers across the UAE while also expanding into international markets.
The company said rising consumer interest in locally produced food, along with greater demand for transparency and traceability, has increased curiosity about how products are made—making farm visits and similar experiences increasingly popular.
For many residents, the open day provides a rare opportunity to move beyond supermarket shelves and gain a closer understanding of one of the UAE’s most distinctive agricultural success stories.
The World Camel Day Open Farm Day will be held on 22 June, with complimentary guided tours available via advance registration.
