Arabian Saluki Championship 2026 - 2027

ABOUT ARABIAN SALUKI CHAMPIONSHIP RACE 2026-2027

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Al Ain Region, the Arabian Saluki Championship 2026–2027 is held across Al Dhafra and Al Ain.

Organized by the Emirates Falconers’ Club and the Arabian Saluki Center, the Championship celebrates one of the world’s oldest hunting dog breeds and its deep-rooted place in Arabian heritage. Bringing together Saluki owners in Al Dhafra and Al Ain, the Championship showcases the breed’s exceptional speed, agility, and distinctive characteristics.

The championship features 3 competition categories:

Arabian Saluki Race: Qualifying rounds and finals over 1,000 m, 1,500 m and 2,000 m.

Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest: A celebration of the breed’s distinctive appearance and characteristics.

Arabian Saluki Hunting Simulation Competition: A moving lure challenge that showcases the Saluki’s instinct, speed and agility.

The Arabian Saluki Beauty Contest and Arabian Saluki Hunting Simulation competitions also feature at heritage events, including ADIHEX, AAIHEX, Sheikh Zayed Festival and Al Dhafra Festival.

Visitors can enjoy the competitions while discovering the Saluki’s long connection to desert life and traditional falconry.

VENUES:

Al Ain - https://maps.app.goo.gl/dJfNTDDjPm7hoMNE8

Al Dhafra - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4D2SMPY17cE6bxrA9

WEBSITE: https://salukichampionship.ae/