Falconry – The sport of the Sheiks

These magnificent creatures of feather are master hunters and Bedouins knew this factor very well. An age old heritage of Abu Dhabi, falconry has also been dubbed as the sport of the sheiks due to the majesty and the grandeur of the nature of this unique sport. While engaging in this fascinating practice fit for the sheiks, it is important that the visitors find Luxury Hotels Abu Dhabi that are fit for a Sheik as well. One of the Abu Dhabi Hotels offering comforts and conveniences fit for a king is Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara that will indeed transport the guests back to the golden era when the Sheiks revelled in the lap of luxury amidst the exotic comforts of the land.

This unique and engaging sport was once practiced by the Bedouins who were forced to fare with the harsh and changing climate of the desserts which quickly converted it into a sport of the more privileged class. Capturing of these monarchs of the skies requires some skill and practice. The falcons are hunted during autumn when they migrate over the Arabian Peninsula and released at the end of the hunting season.

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