24°54′59.04″N 55°26′39.88″E  /  24.9164000°N 55.4444111°E  / 24.9164000; 55.4444111 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 15,000m ² '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]

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