Friday 12 Jan.....our one day off this week........we decided we needed to see camels. More specifically we wanted to see camels running very fast along a race track!

Up before the sun had risen we went to the camel track (not to far from the main horse race course). saw hundreds of dromedaries, waiting to go for a burn around the track! but not a car or spectator in site. undetered we found the entrance to the stand (free entry to camel racing BONUS) and watched as the camels raced by.

Because of the Dubai marathon, the racing had been cancelled, but they still came out to train. they are the funniest thing to watch!!!!! they kind of run like a dog! but are silent. their feet are soft and they dont grunt or make a sound as they pass..........they have these little boxes with arials on their backs which are robot jockies (a law was past to stop children from racing them!!!). a signal is sent by remote contol from a 4x4 that races along side the track!

A few guys were riding, but OH BOY it didnt look like a very comfortable ride!

After about 45mins of watching them train, we decided to try and find somewhere for breakfast and head for Jebal Ali beach. Had a great view of the Burj Dubai (under construction) as we drove away!.

The beach was sparsely populated with 4x4 and locals. the view was of constructing the biggest of the three palms and quite franky, dissappointed we decided to see what the hotel facilities would be like.

The golf course hotel at jebal ali wanted 200DHS for the pleasure of allowing us a spot on the beach, use of the pool and a BBQ for lunch......60 quid for the two of us.....erm......think not!

we went to Al Mamzar for a spot of bathing. The water still V cold!

Shopping and cleaning in the evening as SLW has 2 mates visiting on Sunday.