1 / 4   Camels walking across the Liwa desert in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)  created a spectacular scene on January 2, 2018 during the 2018 Moreeb Dune Festival. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   The annual festival was held some 250 kilometers west of the Gulf emirate of Abu Dhabi this year. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   The festival, which attracts participants from around the Gulf region, includes a variety of races (cars, bikes, falcons, camels and horses) aimed at promoting the country’s folklore. /VCG Photo

4 / 4   The UAE is historically known for its attachment to camels, which are considered as socially and economically valuable in the region. /VCG Photo