Uncle fulfils niece's wish as rare falcon fetches Rs 3.85 crore at Abu Dhabi auction

A pure-white falcon was sold for Rs 3.8 crore at ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi to Shaikha Al Mansoori who visited the auction with her uncle.A rare falcon was auctioned at an event in Abu Dhabi at Rs 3.85 crore. (Photos: Instagram/@ali.aljabri2)A rare pure-white falcon has sold for a jaw-dropping 1.5 million Dirhams (around Rs 3.85 crore), at an auction in Abu Dhabi. Videos from the exhibition also show young falcon enthusiast Shaikha Al Mansoori with the uncle who sparked her interest in birds.According to The Siasat Daily, Shaikha attended the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 with her uncle. The event, which brings together falconry enthusiasts and breeders, also hosted a high-value falcon auction.In the video shared online, Shaikha can be seen speaking about her experience at the exhibition and her interest in birds. When asked who taught her about falcons and birds, she simply replies, “My uncle.” The man standing beside her then confirms that he is indeed her uncle.The clips have since attracted attention on social media, with users praising the affection between the uncle and his niece. Claims circulating alongside the videos say that he fulfilled Shaikha’s wish by getting her a rare falcon at the exhibition. The heartwarming moment came against the backdrop of a record-breaking sale at the fifth round of falcon auctions held during ADIHEX 2026. An Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha falcon chick was sold for 1.5 million Dirham, equivalent to around Rs 3.85 crore.The exceptionally rare bird was owned by Mark Moglich Falcon Farm in the United States and drew intense interest for its striking pure-white plumage and distinctive physical features. The falcon weighs around 1kg and measures approximately 16.5 inches in both length and width, adding to its appeal among enthusiasts and collectors.While the video has fuelled claims that Shaikha’s uncle bought the million-dirham falcon for her, the footage itself primarily captures the young enthusiast speaking about her passion for birds and the uncle who introduced her to them.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Sep 6, 2026 14:18 IST