Have you seen the camel blankets???

Just editted my post with google directions, Sarah. Not sure how much help it is for u. Cherry you are a star! I do need to buy an actual camel blanket - with the hump hole etc. Can anyone let me know the price I should expect to pay for one though? Also - If anyone has been out to these markets recently (I see they should run from Oct-March) then it would be really great if you could let me know which day and time you were there and if the Camel Market was operating in full swing at that time. I'm sorry for all the questions - but I will need to take a taxi out there and back and it's a long way to go in a taxi if the market isn't actually open that day/time. Failing being able to get any first hand advice - I will try to give that phone number a call and see if the person on the end knows anything about the market times. Thank you for your help! :) "While this unique cultural experience is more for observors than participators – there’s no sign of camel rides or tourist tat pushers here – you can visit the nearby Camel Market to take home some unique souvenirs. Small stores sell decorative items, such as camel blankets and ropes. (To find these, drive as if you are taking the Dubai exit, but instead of taking a left onto the E66, head straight and you will see the low-level sand-coloured buildings which house these small shops)...... How to find the Track: Al Marmoom Camel Racetrack is located past the Sevens on the Dubai-Al Ain E66 Road, on the right. When you reach the Al Lisali exit take the first right off the highway. There is no signage from here, so take the first right again after the exit. Drive down the road until you see what looks like an official building (this is the first grandstand). Take a right, then a left and follow the road around to your left until you reach the second grandstand (which is where the action happens). Races run on different days through October to March at 7am and 2pm, and are set out according to the size of competing camels; the next race featuring ‘big’ camels will be on Wednesday January 18 and Thursday January 19. Call ahead a few days before your trip to check which days races are happening that week. Entry is free (04 832 6526). " http://www.timeoutdubai.com/sportandoutdoor/features/29336-camel-racing-in-dubai#.UJzSuMWsiSo

I saw some lovely handmade woven wool blankets on display at the Courtyard, they were like this [url=http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-TURKISH-CAMEL-BLANKET-/290775654317?nma=true&si=CEshbZNyn65pQAy3YlyVHURp980%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 '>link[/url'> camel blanket, about the same size. You can find them at Total Arts. www.courtyard-uae.com http://www.courtyard-uae.com/footer/images/pic_map.jpg edited by Di@DXB on 06/11/2012 Thank you for sharing this info Di - I will have to check it out :)

I would expect you could get them at the camel market out near the rugby 7's field (?hatta rd) because when it was at nad al sheba they use to sell them. edited by Cherry ripe on 06/11/2012 Hi Cherry, Would you know when these camel markets on Hatta Rd start/finish/days open/time/location directions etc? (I've tried a google search to see where and when but didn't get anywhere, sorry)

Yes... you will find them in Al Lissali Hi, Isn't the Lissaili one the Camel Market actually out in Al Ain though? "1. Lisaili Camel Market There is a Camel Market in a town called Lisaili that features stalls with handicrafts and trinkets as well as regular camel sales. It is next to the Dubai Racing and Camel Club on the Dubai Al Ain Road... basically drive up the road in the direction of Al Ain until you see an exit for Lisali- take this road and keep going and you will start to see hundreds of camels and eventually the market. If you carry on up this road it will eventually take you to Bab Al Shams resort- which you could visit for a refreshing juice or afternoon tea. Make sure you check it out"

Hi ladies, I read a thread a while back on EW about the camel blankets that could be purchased from the camel market near/in Al Ain. I am wondering if anyone has seen them for sale anywhere else in Dubai?? (that would be closer than going out to the actual camel markets) Would also like a tip on how much I should expect to pay for one. Thank you very much for your help :)