Al Ain Camel Market or Camel Souq on the Meyzad Road is renowned market throughout UAE and neighbouring countries. It is a very active and animated market for camel traders. Camels are classified based on their intended use. Per official sources, population of camels in UAE was over 178,000 in 2003 population.
This is an ideal place to visit to not just see camels, but also to gain insights on the significant role that the animal has played in the Arabian life. Often, a good indication of a rich Arab was the number of camels he owned. It has also been recorded that once upon a time, payment was made in terms of number of camels. Al Ain Camel Market is open daily.