Dubai Mighty Camels: history, titles and where they play
Dubai Mighty Camels ice hockey: founded 1994, four or five EHL titles depending on the source, home ice at Dubai Mall, and a 0-3 start to 2026-27.
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- Published 27 October 2026
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Short answer
- The Dubai Mighty Camels are an adult ice hockey club in the Emirates Hockey League, founded in 1994 according to Gulf Today.
- Wikipedia and Gulf Today credit them with five league titles; Elite Prospects marks four. The latest was 2020-21.
- Wikipedia gives Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall as their home ice.
- Elite Prospects showed them 0-3 and sixth of six in 2026-27 on 27 October 2026.
- League games were free to watch in 2024-25, per Gulf Today; 2026-27 entry is unconfirmed.
In this guide (7 sections)
The Dubai Mighty Camels are an adult ice hockey club from Dubai and one of six teams in the 2026-27 Emirates Hockey League. Gulf Today dates the club to 1994, sources credit it with four or five league titles, and Wikipedia gives Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall as its home ice. On 27 October 2026, Elite Prospects showed the Camels without a win after three games.
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Who are the Dubai Mighty Camels?
Here are the basics, with the source for each:
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 | Gulf Today, Nov 2024; International Hockey Wiki |
| League | Emirates Hockey League (EHL) | Elite Prospects, 2026-27 |
| Home ice | Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall | Wikipedia |
| Chairman | Vladimir Burdun | Gulf Today, Nov 2024 |
| Players | Mostly expatriates | Wikipedia |
| 2026-27 so far | 0-3, sixth of six | Elite Prospects, 27 Oct 2026 |
Gulf Today's November 2024 article gives 1994 as the founding year but, in the same piece, says the team was formed "nearly two decades ago". Those two statements do not match. We use 1994 because International Hockey Wiki gives the same year.
Burdun is also described by Gulf Today as founder and CEO of Emirates Sports Group, which runs the league. Wikipedia says he has been league president since November 2018. Read more about the league itself in our Emirates Hockey League guide.
How many titles have the Camels won?
The answer depends on the source:
- Wikipedia lists five: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16, 2017-18 and 2020-21. It also says the April 2018 win made the Camels the league's most successful club at that point.
- Gulf Today (November 2024) says five, the latest in 2021.
- Elite Prospects marks "Champion" in four seasons: 2011-12, 2015-16, 2017-18 and 2020-21. For 2012-13 it shows a second-place regular season and no play-off result.
- International Hockey Wiki (undated) lists league titles in 2012 and 2013, which fits Wikipedia's first two seasons.
Three of four sources support a 2012-13 title, so five is the more common count. Elite Prospects may simply be missing that play-off record. We show both counts on our directory entry.
Season by season
Elite Prospects publishes the Camels' regular-season record for every season since 2011-12, except 2019-20. Wins and losses below are as shown, without overtime results.
| Season | GP | W | L | Rank | Post-season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 (in progress) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6th | — |
| 2025-26 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 6th | Quarter-final loss |
| 2024-25 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 5th | Did not make play-offs |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 4th | Semi-final loss |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 2nd | Semi-final loss |
| 2021-22 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 3rd | Semi-final loss |
| 2020-21 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 4th | Champion |
| 2018-19 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2nd | Final loss |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2nd | Champion |
| 2016-17 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 3rd | Quarter-final loss |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1st | Champion |
| 2014-15 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 5th | Quarter-final loss |
| 2013-14 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 2nd | Final loss |
| 2012-13 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2nd | Not shown |
| 2011-12 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 1st | Champion |
Source: Elite Prospects season history, checked 27 October 2026.
Worked example: reading the recent slide
The table shows a clear pattern. From 2011-12 to 2018-19 the Camels never finished below fifth and reached a final or won the title in five of the eight seasons listed. Since 2024-25 they have won 8 of 34 regular-season games (6 + 2 + 0 wins from 16 + 15 + 3 games). In 2026-27 they had scored 6 goals and conceded 33 after three games, per Elite Prospects. Three games is a small sample, and the season has a long way to go.
Where do the Camels play?
Wikipedia gives Dubai Ice Rink, on the ground floor of The Dubai Mall, as the Camels' home. The rink's own site says it hosts ice hockey games and practices. Gulf Today reported that in the 2024-25 season, league games were played on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 20:30, at Dubai Mall, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi rinks, with free entry for residents and visitors.
| Detail | 2024-25 (Gulf Today) | 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Game nights | Mon, Wed, Thu | Not published |
| Start time | 20:30 | Not published |
| Entry | Free | Not confirmed |
| Camels' rink | Dubai Mall (Wikipedia) | Not confirmed |
Neither Elite Prospects nor the league had published a 2026-27 fixture list when we checked. The team's own social channels are the most likely place to find the week's games. If you plan to go, also read Dubai Ice Rink prices and rules; the rink's spectator charge applies to public sessions, and we have not confirmed whether it applies on league nights.
Notable moments
- Oman, 2019. Dubai Eye 103.8 reported on 13 October 2019 that the Camels won the second edition of an Oman ice hockey tournament, beating the Canucks in the final.
- Israel–UAE games, 2020. On 18 and 19 December 2020 the Camels hosted Israel's Bat Yam Chiefs in Dubai. The Times of Israel reported that organisers called it the first sports match between Israeli and Emirati teams; the Chiefs won both games.
- Club tournaments. International Hockey Wiki (undated) says the club held its 20th international tournament in April 2015 and ran an amateur men's league for less experienced players. We have not found a current source for either, so treat them as history.
Can you play for the Mighty Camels?
The Camels' EHL side is an adult team of experienced players, many of them expatriates. If you have played before, contact the club about trials through its own channels, listed on our directory page. We could not confirm whether the club's recreational adult league is running in 2026-27.
If you are new to hockey or returning after years away, start with adult ice hockey in Dubai, which covers beginner sessions, pick-up and kit. The other Dubai team in the EHL, Galaxy Warriors, is the adult side of Galaxy Hockey.
What to check before you act
- Check the Camels' own channels for 2026-27 game nights before going to watch.
- Ask Dubai Ice Rink whether a spectator charge applies on league nights.
- Treat title counts as disputed: five on Wikipedia and Gulf Today, four on Elite Prospects.
- Standings change weekly; the figures here are from 27 October 2026.
- Spot an error? Send us a source and we will correct it.
Questions people ask
Who are the Dubai Mighty Camels?
An adult ice hockey club from Dubai that plays in the Emirates Hockey League. Gulf Today said in November 2024 that the club was founded in 1994 and is chaired by Vladimir Burdun, who also heads Emirates Sports Group.
How many titles have the Dubai Mighty Camels won?
Wikipedia and Gulf Today say five league titles: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2015-16, 2017-18 and 2020-21 on Wikipedia's list. Elite Prospects marks four, leaving 2012-13 without a play-off result.
Where do the Dubai Mighty Camels play their home games?
Wikipedia gives Dubai Ice Rink in The Dubai Mall as their home. Gulf Today reported in November 2024 that league games were played at Dubai Mall, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi rinks.
Is it free to watch the Dubai Mighty Camels?
Gulf Today reported free entry for residents and visitors in the 2024-25 Emirates Hockey League. We have not seen the 2026-27 policy, so check with the team or the rink before going.
How are the Dubai Mighty Camels doing in 2026-27?
Elite Prospects showed them with no wins from three games, six goals for and 33 against, sixth of six teams, when we checked on 27 October 2026.
Can I play for the Dubai Mighty Camels?
The Camels field an adult league team for experienced players. Contact the club through its own channels about trials; newer adult players should start with a learn-to-play or pick-up route first.
General information only. Fees, venues and schedules change; confirm with the rink, club or league before you pay or travel. Spotted something out of date? Send us a source.
Sources
- Dubai Mighty Camels team page and season history (Elite Prospects)checked 27 October 2026
- UAE league standings 2026-2027 (Elite Prospects)checked 27 October 2026
- Emirates Ice Hockey League (Wikipedia)checked 27 October 2026
- New season of Emirates Ice Hockey League off to a thrilling start (Gulf Today, 23 Nov 2024)checked 27 October 2026
- Dubai Mighty Camels (International Hockey Wiki, undated)checked 27 October 2026
- Dubai Mighty Camels victorious in Oman (Dubai Eye 103.8, 13 Oct 2019)checked 27 October 2026
- Breaking the ice: Israel-UAE hockey match makes history (Times of Israel, Dec 2020)checked 27 October 2026