Camel Racing in Qatar: The 15 Best Ways to See It

1.West Coast Qatar Tour, Sculptures, Camel Racing track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned 4WD from Doha to Qatar’s west coast with an English-speaking guide such as Rehan, Abdul Rehman, or Akhter. See camel racing grounds, Zekreet Fort, Mushroom Rock, and Richard Serra’s four steel plates in the open desert. Pickup, water, refreshments, insurance, and hotel or airport return are included.

“The tour was amazing, Abdul our guide was very knowledgeable about Qatari history and the local history behind the sites we visited. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see a cultural and nature focused itinerary :)”

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2.Half-Day Private Guided Camel Race Tour in Qatar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $133

This four-hour private trip from Doha takes you to Al Shahaniya Racetrack for camel racing, photo stops, and a look behind the scenes. Choose a 6am sunrise start or a 10am departure. Guides such as Asmat, Aziz, Faisal, and Abdulaziz explain the sport and drive alongside the racing camels.

“We had SO much fun during the camel race and tour!! Abdul Aziz was an amazing guide, he was so funny and kind - I will absolutely be booking again in the winter when the races resume, and look forward to booking other excursions in the meantime. 10/10, definitely book this tour!”

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3.West Of Qatar, Mushroom Rocks, Camel Racing Track, Richard Serra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $66

Travel west from Doha on a private 3 to 4-hour tour with pickup, visiting Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track, Zekreet Fort ruins, Mushroom Rocks, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East. Guide Hamood has received special praise for his cultural insight and photography. Camel races may be in progress, but are not guaranteed.

“Hamood was a great guide. He knows much about the culture and history. He is kind and friendly, and took great pictures.”

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4.Richard Serra Sculpture,Mushroom Hill,Camel Race Track

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Travel by air-conditioned SUV from Doha into western Qatar with an English-speaking guide. See Al-Shahaniya’s camel race track, Zekreet Village, Mushroom Rock, fort ruins, and Richard Serra’s four steel plates. Guides such as Abdul Sattar, Zubair, Masho, and Abdul have added history, local stories, photos, and Qatari tea.

“We had a fantastic time with Abdul visiting Zekreet and seeing the camels. Abdul knows so much about Doha and local life - we thoroughly enjoyed spending our morning with him. Cant recommend this tour (and Abdul) enough!”

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5.West of Qatar Richard Serra, Mushroom Hills, CamelRace track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Travel from Doha in an air-conditioned SUV to Al-Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Zekreet, Mushroom Hills, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. English-speaking guides such as Faisal, Zubair, Noor, and Nawaz explain Qatar’s culture and past, with hotel pickup, drinks, and flexible cancellation included.

“La guida Noor è stata bravissima, molto preparato ci ha dato moltissime informazioni e ci ha raccontato moltissimi aneddoti non solo riguardo i luoghi che avremmo visitato anche anche informazioni generali sul Qatar. Il servizio è stato eccellente. Un po’ alto il prezzo in quanto in effetti i punti di interesse visitati sono comunque pochi e rapidi da vedere.”

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6.West Of Qatar Richard Serra sculpture, Mushroom Hills,Camel track

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $65

Visit Al Shahaniya Racetrack, Zekreet Beach, Mushroom Hills, and Richard Serra’s EAST-WEST / WEST-EAST on a private 3 to 4-hour tour from Doha. Guides such as Abdul Sattar, Noor, and Nawaz provide local context, drive you between remote sights, and often help with photos. Water, tea, coffee, and hotel pickup are included.

“I have just had a great afternoon with Abdul. He picked me up from my hotel early and I was lucky enough to see camel racing. The mushroom rocks were amazing and Abdul was very patient waiting for me to take photos of the sunset over the statues. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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7.Doha Camel Race Track & Richard Serra Desert Sculpture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Travel by private or small-group SUV from Doha to Al-Shahaniya and Zekreet. See camels racing or training, visit Mushroom Rock, and walk around Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Guides including Junaid, Amir, and Javid explain Qatar’s culture, geology, and art. Hotel, airport, and port transfers are included.

“Junaid was the best guide for our visit to Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track and the west of Qatar. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. He made the tour fun and comfortable, and we really enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended guide in Qatar!”

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8.Sheikh Faisal, Camel Race Track visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $137

Travel west from Doha with a private driver-guide to the Sheikh Faisal Museum, camel race track, and Racing and Equestrian Club. See 15,000 artifacts, robotic jockeys training camels, and Arabian and thoroughbred horses. Morning and afternoon departures are available, with hotel pickup and drinks included.

“Viator is ordinarily great, but they really let us down on this one. I arranged for the tour months in advance and got confirmation of payment a few days before the trip, but no one ever showed up or made contact. I had to make a long diRead more”

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9.Cultural & Thrills: Sheikh Faisal Museum & Camel Race Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $119

Travel from Doha in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide, visit Al Shahaniya Camel Race Track, then explore Sheikh Faisal Museum’s 15 rooms and 15,000 artifacts. Pickup, drop-off, water, and museum admission are included. Camel races run mainly from November to February, while practice sessions may be seen year-round.

“The most interesting part of the tour was the museum. Our tour guide was great. We saw the race track but no Camels racing cause it’s too hot. Think they should take this part off during the hotter months and replace it with something else.”

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10.West Coast and Camel Race Track Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $105

Leave central Doha for Al-Sahaniya Camel Racing Track, where you learn how racing camels are trained, then continue to Zekreet’s wind-shaped limestone formations and Richard Serra’s four steel plates. This private, English-guided tour lasts about four hours, includes transport, tea or coffee, insurance, and pickup.

“We really enjoyed seeing the camel training facility. Be aware that you will not see racing but the training is very unique and interesting. Our guide was very informative, Sajid. We went to the desert and saw very interesting sculptures.”

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11.West Qatar-Doha Richard sierra,camel race,mushroom rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4h 30m · from $67

Spend 4.5 hours exploring West Qatar in a private, air-conditioned 4WD with an English, Hindi, or Arabic-speaking guide. Visit Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Fort Zekreet, Umbrella Rock, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. Guides such as Anwar, Ali, and Bashar are praised for friendly service and useful local insight.

“We had an amazing experience exploring the best of West Qatar with our guide Anwar. Visiting the Richard Serra sculptures, the beautiful rock formations, and the camel race track was truly unforgettable. Anwar was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable and well organized. We highly recommend Gulf Desert Rose — the staff are very friendly and everything was perfectly arranged. A great company for discovering Qatar’s desert highlights! 🌵🐪✨”

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12.Private West Coast and Camel Race Track Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Leave Doha in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Samer or Asmat for a four-hour west coast outing. Visit Sheikh Faisal Museum, Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Zekreet’s Mushroom Rock, and Richard Serra’s desert sculpture. Pickup and drop-off are included, with space for up to six people.

“The tour we took with Asmat was unforgettable! He drove very safely, he took photos of us the whole time and was a lot of fun in general. When a local invited us to see his camels, Asmat translated for us and was very flexible about the situation. The highlight of the day was when the sun set perfectly above the Richard Serra monuments. Perfect timing!”

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13.Doha Qatar Camel Race Track visit| West Coast Natural Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Explore Qatar’s West Coast with a private guide, including Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Zekreet’s unusual limestone formations, fort ruins, and Richard Serra’s East-West, West-East sculpture. Guides such as Raj and Dharmaraj can add useful context on Qatar’s people, history, architecture, and camel-racing traditions.

“Raj is a very nice guide with tons of knowledge about the county, city, people, history and architecture. Most of all, he is good at communicating with my kid Even if my kid is very shy and doesn't speak too much English.”

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14.Doha, Qatar: Came Racing Track, Oryx & Sheikh Faisal Museum Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Spend about four hours outside Doha visiting Al Shahaniya Camel Racing Track and Sheikh Faisal Museum, home to more than 15,000 objects, vintage cars, Islamic art, and Qatari heritage pieces. You may see camels training or racing. Guides such as Dharma and Amar have provided flexible pickup and clear communication.

“Camel 🐫 racing track and Sheih Faisal privet museum tour was exceptional. Tour guide Amar took us to see camels training and race tracks. Sheikh Faisal's private vintage car collection is fascinating. We are recommending anybody who visiting Qatar to do this tour . Tour guide Amar is super 5* to him.”

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15.Qatar West Coast Zkreet Richard Sierra Camel Track Rock Formation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $67

Travel from Doha in a private vehicle to Al Shahaniya Camel Race Track, Zekreet’s Mushroom Rock area, and Richard Serra’s East-West/West-East sculpture. The 3 to 4 hour outing includes pickup, water, tea or coffee, WiFi, insurance, and a guide who explains Qatar’s culture and desert geology. Ali is one guide associated with this tour.

“We recently went on the West of Qatar tour with our two small children, and it was an amazing experience. Our guide was exceptional, providing us with insightful information about each location, making the tour both educational and enjoyRead more”

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