A MAN from the United Arab Emirates splurged a whopping $7.4 million for three camels, including one which cost $3.1 million, at an auction in the desert near Abu Dhabi.
The auction, held on Tuesday at the Dhafra Festival for Camels, was attended by the biggest was attended by the biggest camel owners in the Gulf, among them princes and tribal dignitaries.
The other two camels also cost Hamdan bin Ghanem millions.
Citizens of Gulf countries were traditionally passionate about camel racing, which is still considered a national sport.
At the festival, competitions were also held for the best camel meat and milk dishes as well as for the best camel-themed poem.
Source : http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/man-pays-74m-for-three-camels/story-e6frea73-1225826563956
The auction, held on Tuesday at the Dhafra Festival for Camels, was attended by the biggest was attended by the biggest camel owners in the Gulf, among them princes and tribal dignitaries.
The other two camels also cost Hamdan bin Ghanem millions.
Citizens of Gulf countries were traditionally passionate about camel racing, which is still considered a national sport.
At the festival, competitions were also held for the best camel meat and milk dishes as well as for the best camel-themed poem.
Source : http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/man-pays-74m-for-three-camels/story-e6frea73-1225826563956
