Buying camels and watching art in Al Ain
Disinterested, they turn their heads away when Bedouins try to look them in the eye. Smacking, they ruminate their hay. With the blades still between their teeth, they lift their heads. They don't bother to be beautiful. Nevertheless, many camels at the weekly market in Al Ain change hands. Between the supplicating animals there is loud negotiation and consultation.
Away from the crowds at the camel market in the oasis of Al Ain, only the rustling of the date palms breaks the silence. Palm fronds are pulled down under the weight of the fresh dates. Through shady paths you enter the heart of the oasis. Caravans on their way to Oman rested centuries ago in the shadow of the nearly 150 thousand palmtrees. But the 3,000-year-old irrigation system is still functioning. Water from underground water sources keeps this oasis fresh green.
Those who find their way through the date palm forest will also find their way back into the modern era. The old fort now has an art centre. And in the zoo runs much more than just camels.
