Al Aqah to Dibba and back

Route overview

Suits riders of any level looking for a flat half-day outing, with 43.8 km and only 122 m of climbing.

A flat 43.8 km out-and-back along the Fujairah coast from Al Aqah north to Dibba and home, with just 122 m of climbing.

The ride leaves Al Aqah heading north beneath Jabal Dadna, a 102 m rise close to the road at 1.7 km. The first 10 km run flat and close to sea level, with a cluster of cafés around 10.3-10.5 km and restaurants at 11.2 km and 12.2 km. Al Ghurfa comes at 14.9 km, and Dibba Al Fujairah at 18.6 km, where the route touches its low point of -12 m at 17.9 km. Through Dibba the road threads a string of built-up districts: Al Doob at 20.1 km, then Northern District and Dibba Al Hisn at 22.2 km, Al Mohalab and Al Seeh at 23.2 km and Al Murabah at 23.8 km. A fuel station at 25.5 km marks the return leg south through Sambraid, Akamiya, Al Ras and Rol Diba, the last passing beneath Aqabat al Hadid at 171 m. A viewpoint at 31 km and a restaurant just after precede Al Fiqait at 32.1 km and the high point of the ride, all of 14 m, at 33.7 km. Rul Dadna follows at 37.3 km, then a 299 m peak stands back from the road at 42 km before the finish at Al Aqqah.

Highlights

• Coastal run beneath Jabal Dadna, 102 m, in the first 2 km
• Dibba Al Fujairah and Dibba Al Hisn at the halfway point
• Aqabat al Hadid, 171 m, close to the road at 29.9 km
• Viewpoint at 31 km on the return leg

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Out & back

Riding time

2–2½ hours riding

Season

The single recording is from March, at 27°C, which suits the cooler half of the year for this coast.

Know before you go

• Recorded at 27°C in March; heat and sun exposure on an open coastal road
• Almost no elevation change means little shade or shelter from wind

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.