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Photos: Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al-Marmoom heritage village

Main attraction of the festival celebrates the UAE tradition of camel racing

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Handlers direct their camels equipped with robot jockeys to the starting gate.
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The race is a main component of the Al Marmoom Heritage Festival.
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The Al Marmoom Heritage Village and Al Marmoom Festivals are the venture of Dubai Camel Racing Club.
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This year, residents and tourists can visit the venue from April 6 to 18.
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Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al Marmoom heritage village.
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Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al Marmoom heritage village.
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Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al Marmoom heritage village.
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Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al Marmoom heritage village.
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Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al Marmoom heritage village.
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Camels equipped with robot jockeys race at Dubai's Al Marmoom heritage village.
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