24°54′59.04″N 55°26′39.88″E / 24.9164000°N 55.4444111°E 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. [1]
The township, located off the Dubai/ Al Ain 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. [2] 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. Camel riding lessons are also offered to the public at the Arabian Desert Camel Riding Center (ADCRC). [3]
Lisaili is also home to a 15,000m2 'multi-species' abattoir, [4] operated by Dubai Municipality, [5] as well as the Marmoom Heritage Village, home to the annual Al Marmoom Heritage Festival, which takes place from March to April each year. [6] The Dubai Sevens Stadium is located just outside the village on the Dubai side. Lisaili borders the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve.[ citation needed]
Al Lisaili is also home to the desert campus of SkyDive Dubai, the skydiving, parachuting and extreme sports club. [7]