If you want to experience something different on a Friday afternoon you should go to watch the traditional bullfighting in Fujairah. Coming from Kalba the arena is on the right after entering Fujairah. There is excitement in the air and the place vibrates when the two contestant bulls enter the arena and try to push each other out of the way. In contrast to the Spanish bullfights here two bulls fight each other and there is no bloodshed.

It is more like a “sumo style” bullfight and the bulls are actually pushing each other with their massive heads until one of them capitulates meekly and quietly. If both of them are pigheaded and they refuse to quit the fight, then a referee decides and wreathes the winner with glory. There is no price money for the winner however, the victorious bull brings prestige to its owner and will increase in value.

These kind of bulls they are originated in India and known as Brahman Bull, or Indian Bull, or Indian Ox. They can reach some very impressive size and weight, like 2500 pounds and even more. The Brahman Bull is widespread around the world especially in the tropical areas, being famous for its resistance and adaptation to high temperatures, but also in America, England, Africa and of course UAE. They are also recognized for intelligence and desired disposition. They are very responsive to kindness and they are quit gentle when handled properly. But this doesn’t mean that they don’t have pride and they are testing it from time to time in a bullring in their own style: gently.