Sailors take part in the annual long-distance dhow race known as Al Gaffal. Nearly 120 boats took part in the race, which started from Sur Bu Naair Island and ended at the finish line off the coast of Dubai, passing by Moon Island. AFP
Sailors take part in the annual long-distance dhow race known as Al Gaffal. Nearly 120 boats took part in the race, which started from Sur Bu Naair Island and ended at the finish line off the coast of Dubai, passing by Moon Island. AFP
Al Gaffal has been held since 1991 and honours the UAE's maritime heritage. AFP
Al Gaffal has been held since 1991 and honours the UAE's maritime heritage. AFP
Dhows race as part of Al Gaffal long-distance contest. AFP
Dhows race as part of Al Gaffal long-distance contest. AFP
The Hasheem team celebrate after crossing the finish line in Dubai. AFP
The Hasheem team celebrate after crossing the finish line in Dubai. AFP
Sailors in action during a training session on the eve of Al Gaffal, off the coast of Dubai. EPA
Sailors in action during a training session on the eve of Al Gaffal, off the coast of Dubai. EPA
Dhows compete in Al Gaffal, the biggest traditional sailing race in the world. EPA
Dhows compete in Al Gaffal, the biggest traditional sailing race in the world. EPA
Crew of the Hasheem dhow celebrate on their way to win Al Gaffal race in Dubai. Almost 120 boats took part in the race, which starts from Sur Bu Naair Island and ends at the finish line at the coast of Dubai, passing by Moon Island. EPA
Crew of the Hasheem dhow celebrate on their way to win Al Gaffal race in Dubai. Almost 120 boats took part in the race, which starts from Sur Bu Naair Island and ends at the finish line at the coast of Dubai, passing by Moon Island. EPA
Al Gaffal is the biggest traditional sailing race in the world. EPA
Al Gaffal is the biggest traditional sailing race in the world. EPA
Sailors participate in the annual long-distance dhow sailing race known Al Gaffal. AFP
Sailors participate in the annual long-distance dhow sailing race known Al Gaffal. AFP
Dhows race to the finish line in Dubai. AFP
Dhows race to the finish line in Dubai. AFP
A line of dhows takes part in the race. AFP
A line of dhows takes part in the race. AFP
Sailors pass by the 'Maersk Pearl' tanker during the race. AFP
Sailors pass by the 'Maersk Pearl' tanker during the race. AFP
The crew of the Hasheem dhow celebrate after winning Al Gaffal race outside Dubai. EPA
The crew of the Hasheem dhow celebrate after winning Al Gaffal race outside Dubai. EPA
The victorious crew of the Hasheem dhow celebrate their win. EPA
The victorious crew of the Hasheem dhow celebrate their win. EPA

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Sailors take part in the annual dhow race in Dubai - in pictures

Almost 120 traditional boats took part in the annual event

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June 05, 2022

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