Emirati men walk their camels at sunrise during the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival./Karim Sahib/AFP

The camels and their owners gather from around the Gulf region. /AFP

Camel owners watch the arbitration process during the festival./Karim Sahib/AFP

The festival includes a camel beauty contest, a display of UAE handcrafts and other activities aimed at promoting the country's folklore./Karim Sahib/AFP

An Emirati man is pictured with his camels during the festival./Karim Sahib/AFP

Emirati men and their camels silhouetted at sunrise./Karim Sahib/AFP