Sheikh Hamdan, the Crown Prince of Dubai, cycles along the sandy bike track in Dubai’s Mushrif National Park. All photos: @HamdanMohammed via Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan, the Crown Prince of Dubai, cycles along the sandy bike track in Dubai’s Mushrif National Park. All photos: @HamdanMohammed via Twitter
The 50km track is located inside the park’s forest, home to 70,000 trees.
The 50km track is located inside the park’s forest, home to 70,000 trees.
The track is designed to appeal to both amateurs and professionals.
The track is designed to appeal to both amateurs and professionals.
The track is one of many initiatives designed to encourage sports and recreational activities in Dubai.
The track is one of many initiatives designed to encourage sports and recreational activities in Dubai.

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Sheikh Hamdan enjoys mountain biking in Mushrif National Park

Earlier in the day, the Crown Prince of Dubai, was at Expo 2020 site to tour the Rwanda and Ivory Coast pavilions

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October 16, 2021

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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, went cycling in Mushrif National Park on Saturday.

He was pictured with a small group of cyclists and shared photos on social media.

“I enjoyed mountain biking in Mushrif National Park, the first mountain bike trail in the heart of Dubai with a length of 50 kilometres,” Sheikh Hamdan tweeted.

Earlier in the day, he was at the Expo 2020 Dubai site to tour the Rwanda and Ivory Coast pavilions.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, visits the pavilions of Rwanda and the Ivory Coast at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: @Hamdan Mohammed via Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, visits the pavilions of Rwanda and the Ivory Coast at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: @Hamdan Mohammed via Twitter
Sheikh Hamdan enjoys a tour of the pavilions.
Sheikh Hamdan enjoys a tour of the pavilions.
Sheikh Hamdan praised the participation of the African nations in Expo 2020 Dubai.
Sheikh Hamdan praised the participation of the African nations in Expo 2020 Dubai.
Sheikh Hamdan said both pavilions reflect the rapid progress the two countries have made in various sectors.
Sheikh Hamdan said both pavilions reflect the rapid progress the two countries have made in various sectors.

Sheikh Hamdan is a cycling enthusiast and is often seen on bike rides.

In September, he took a tour of the Expo 2020 site on his bicycle.

Earlier this year, Sheikh Hamdan found himself cycling alongside two ostriches while on a bike ride. The photos and the video of the encounter were widely shared on social media.

Know your Camel lingo

The bairaq is a competition for the best herd of 50 camels, named for the banner its winner takes home

Namoos - a word of congratulations reserved for falconry competitions, camel races and camel pageants. It best translates as 'the pride of victory' - and for competitors, it is priceless

Asayel camels - sleek, short-haired hound-like racers

Majahim - chocolate-brown camels that can grow to weigh two tonnes. They were only valued for milk until camel pageantry took off in the 1990s

Millions Street - the thoroughfare where camels are led and where white 4x4s throng throughout the festival

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4.15pm: Japan v Spain (Group A)

5.30pm: UAE v Italy (Group A)

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Key facilities
  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Updated: October 17, 2021, 9:29 AM`