Cycling in Abu Dhabi
2 cycling routes from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 42 to 154 km, 195 km mapped in all. Mostly flat riding (2 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 89% paved. Best months to ride: Dec to Feb.
At a glance
- Routes
- 2
- Lengths
- 42–154 km
- Biggest day
- —
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- 89% paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy to Hard
- Best months
- Dec to Feb
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 89% paved · 2% gravel or unpaved.
- Day trips
- 1 route heads for bigger hills elsewhere — up to 310 m on Abu Dhabi to Al Ain via Khalifa Park (kept out of the other facts here).
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Abu Dhabi
Cyclists riding from Abu Dhabi can take on the Abu Dhabi to Al Ain route, covering 153.6 km between the two cities. This route passes through several settlements including Al Haffar, Sweihan, Nahil, Al Mas'oudi, Al Tiwayya, and Al Markhaniyyah. The entire route is paved and lies within the United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi region.
Riders can expect an elevation gain of 413 m with the highest point reaching 310 m. The journey is mostly on main roads without cycle lanes for approximately 147.4 km. There is no cycle path on this route, and the longest stretch without available services is 47.1 km. No railway stations are near the route. This route is documented in November with temperatures around 23°C.
More on best time to ride, terrain
Best time to ride
November with temperatures around 23°C.
Terrain
The terrain is generally flat to gently rolling with moderate elevation gain totaling 413 m. The highest point is 310 m, and gradients are likely mild since no major climbs are specified. The route is entirely paved.