Falconry

A Timeless Heritage. A Legacy That Lives On.

For thousands of years, falconry has been deeply woven into Arabian life — a bond between falconer, falcon, land and nature.

For 25 years, the Emirates Falconers’ Club has carried this remarkable heritage forward, preserving its traditions and values while advancing responsible and sustainable falconry for generations to come.

Falconry in Arab Life

For centuries, the falcon has held a special place in Arab culture — as a hunting companion and a symbol of courage, patience, skill and endurance.

Known traditionally as Bizarah, falconry developed into a rich field of knowledge encompassing falcon training, hunting techniques, care and veterinary practices.

Its traditions crossed generations and communities, creating a shared passion and a lasting connection between people, falcons and the natural environment.

Deeply Rooted in Arabian Heritage
Advancing Sustainable Falconry
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Deep Rooted Arabian Heritage

Towards Sustainable Falconry

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Falconry in the UAE

Known locally as Bizarah, falconry has been part of life in the UAE for generations. In the past, falcons accompanied ancestors across the desert in pursuit of prey such as hare and houbara, providing food while developing a remarkable relationship between falconer, falcon and the desert. Today, the purpose may have evolved, but the passion remains. Falconry continues to connect generations with the land, wildlife and values of their ancestors, while responsible practices help safeguard falcons, prey species and their natural habitats. It is a living heritage — learned through experience, strengthened through knowledge and carried forward from one generation to the next.

A Living Heritage Recognised by the World

A defining milestone in the journey of falconry came in 2010, when it was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition celebrated what falconers have carried across generations: knowledge, skills, traditions and a profound connection with nature. Today, falconry continues its journey as a shared living heritage — connecting cultures, inspiring new generations and carrying an ancient tradition into the future.