Al Lisaili or Al Lesaily is a desert settlement in the emirate of
Dubai,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a centre for the sport of camel racing.
In 2015, the settlement had a population of 2,514.
The township, located off the Dubai/
Al Ain
Al Ain ( ar, ٱلْعَيْن, , ) is a city in the western side of Tawam (region), Tuwwam region and the seat of the administrative division of its namesake, Al-Ain Region, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ...
Highway (E66), is home to the Al Marmoom Camel Racing Track and contains a large number of camel farms, breeding centres and municipal veterinary services, including the Dubai Camel Market, home to over 130 shops in a sprawl of over 32 buildings. Racing takes place at Al Lisaili between March and October, with the camels bearing automated 'auto-jockeys'. The races host competitors and visitors from around the
GCC.
Lisaili is also home to a 15,000m² 'multi-species' abattoir, operated by
Dubai Municipality as well as the Marmoom Heritage Village, home to the annual Al Marmoom Heritage Festival, which takes place from March to April each year.
The Dubai Sevens Stadium is located just outside the village on the Dubai side. Lisaili borders the
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve ( ar, محمية المرموم الصحراوية) is the first unfenced nature conservation reserve in the United Arab Emirates. It is located in the desert area of Saih Al Salam in the emirate of Dubai a ...
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Al Lisaili is also home to the desert campus of SkyDive Dubai, the skydiving, parachuting and extreme sports club.
References
Populated places in Dubai
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