Abu Dhabi to Al Ain via Khalifa Park
- 154 km
- 419 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 419 m
- 154 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists prepared for a long distance with moderate climbing and extended sections on fast main roads.
153.6 km ride from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain, UAE, with 413 m climbing mostly on paved roads.
This route starts in Abu Dhabi and finishes in Al Ain, covering 153.6 km with a total elevation gain of 413 m. The route profile is predominantly flat (96%), with a gentle climb starting around 132 km reaching a high point of 310 m. The lowest point is at 31 m near the start. The surface is 100% paved, with most of the distance (55%) on major roads and a further 36% on main roads. There are 8 km on motorways and minor roads or quiet streets make up 4%. Main roads without cycle lanes extend for 147.4 km, and 108.1 km are on roads with speeds of 80 km/h or higher. Named roads include Sweihan Road (52.2 km), Nahil Road (29.9 km), Al Fayah Road (23.7 km), and Ar Rawdah Road (12.2 km). Places passed include Al Haffar (20.5 km), Sweihan (81.4 km), Nahil (97.1 km), Al Mas'oudi (139.6 km), Al Tiwayya (144.7 km), and Al Markhaniyyah (149.5 km). Services available on route include several petrol stations, shops, markets, cafés and restaurants. However, there is a 47.1 km stretch without café, shop, or water between 34.8 km and 81.9 km. The start and finish towns have multiple options for food and drink.
Highlights
- Al Haffar at 20.5 km
- Sweihan Road for 52.2 km
- Highest point 310 m at 132 km
- Longest 47.1 km without café or water
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 55% major road · 36% main road · 5% motorway · 2% minor road
- Main roads
- 147.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 108.1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Sweihan Road (52 km), Nahil Road (30 km), Al Fayah Road (24 km), Ar Rawdah Road (12 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 2% climbing · 3% descending · 96% flat
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 47 km, from 35 km to 82 km.
Food, water and shops
- 0 km1989 · café · 40 m off route
- 0 kmDepartment of Culture and Tourism · market · 40 m off route
- 0 kmMen's toilet · toilets · 30 m off route
- 0 kmBureel Smart Clinic · clinic · 80 m off route
- 34.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 210 m off route
- 80.3 kmDPSC Sweihan · clinic · 230 m off route
- 81.9 kmADNOC · petrol station · 170 m off route
- 99.4 kmAl Anood Cafeteria · restaurant · 90 m off route
- 100.3 kmADNOC · petrol station · 180 m off route
- 102.5 kmDrinking water · 220 m off route
- 130.6 kmمطعم عبدو · restaurant · 140 m off route
- 140.4 kmBaskin Robbins · ice cream · 130 m off route
- 140.4 kmGrand Mart · supermarket · 140 m off route
- 146.8 kmSama Al Huir Foodstuff Trading · market · 340 m off route
- 147.7 kmFast food · 130 m off route
- 148.8 kmCambridge Medical & Rehabilitation Centre · clinic · 310 m off route
- 152.9 kmLa Brioche · café · 110 m off route
- 153.2 kmADNOC · petrol station · 180 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Sheikh Zayed Festival (attraction)
- 66 km — AAN2486 (viewpoint)
At the start
- 1989 · café · 40 m
- Home Bakery Kitchen · café · 40 m
- Department of Culture and Tourism · market · 40 m
- Gandofly · restaurant · 60 m
- Memory of the Nation · market · 60 m
At the finish
- La Brioche · café · 360 m
- Starbucks · café · 430 m
- McDonald's · fast food · 310 m
- BaskinRobbins · ice cream · 330 m
Stay after this ride
- Basheer room · guest house · 3.3 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 5½–8 hours riding
- Nov
- Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 47.1 km without café, shop or water from km 34.8 to 81.9
- 147.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 108.1 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or higher