Al Lisaili

24°54′59.04″N 55°26′39.88″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 (E 66), 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 in 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, a skydiving, parachuting and extreme sports club.^[7]