For 25 years, the Emirates Falconers' Club has preserved the spirit, traditions, and values of falconry, passing its legacy from one generation to the next. Recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, falconry continues to unite cultures and generations, a timeless heritage with a legacy that lives on.
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A sustainable future for falconry, deeply rooted in Arabian heritage, widely practiced, and preserved for generations to come.
To develop, facilitate, and deliver programmes that advance sustainable falconry and strengthen the conservation of falcons and their prey species for future generations.
Falconry
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.
Read MoreFor thousands of years, falconry has been deeply woven into Arabian life — a bond between falconer, falcon, land and nature.
Read MoreKnown locally as Bizarah, falconry has been part of life in the UAE for generations.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreOver 25 years, the Emirates Falconers' Club has transformed its vision into meaningful initiatives that strengthen every aspect of falconry. From specialised programmes and field activities to captive breeding, habitat protection, knowledge exchange, and international partnerships, the Club has created lasting platforms that connect experience with action. Today, these initiatives reflect 25 years of continuous progress — strengthening falconry practices, expanding knowledge, and ensuring this enduring heritage continues to thrive across generations.
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NewsUnder the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, and His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin…
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NewsThe Emirates Falconers Club stated that the 2023-2024 season marked a positive period for falconry in the UAE and numerous countries worldwide, while last November the 13th anniversary of falconry’s…
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