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Al Dhaid – Shinas

Al Dhaid, Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

88 km
Distance
993 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Al Dhaid – Shinas

Elevation profile

Total ascent
993 m
Distance
88 km
0200400600m0 km20406088 km528 m · highest, at 11.0 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This route suits riders prepared for a long 88 km loop with nearly 1,000 m of climbing.

87.9 km loop in UAE's Hajar Mountains from Adh Dhayd with 993 m climbing.

Starting from Adh Dhayd, the route heads east passing through Yaif at 16.6 km and Al Qor (new village) at 22.8 km before reaching Hatta at 37.6 km. From here it continues to Sufayri, Huwaylat at 49.4 km, Al Wa'ab and Munay, completing the loop back to Adh Dhayd. The first half contains 64% of the ascent, climbing on low gradients between 2.2% and 3.8%, with the longest climb 5.7 km at 3.6% average gradient, topping at 533 m around 11 km in. Almost all the route is paved with just 1% gravel or unpaved surface. More than half of the distance is motorway (58%), followed by main roads (31%) and some major roads. There are 85.1 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and 50.2 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more. The longest named roads are Al Watan Road for 30 km, Sharjah - Kalba Road for 18.8 km, and E44 for 6.6 km. Shops and food can be found near Hatta, including a restaurant at 37.4 km and convenience stores nearby, but there is a 37.8 km stretch with no café, shop or water from 49.6 km to 87.4 km. Toilets are available near Hatta and further along. A bike shop is located at 78 km. The highest point is at 533 m near 11.2 km and the longest descent is 5.6 km starting at 43.5 km, dropping 182 m.

Highlights

  • Hatta town at 37.6 km
  • Highest point 533 m at 11.2 km
  • Loop route in Hajar Mountains
  • Longest descent 5.6 km from 43.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Yaif 16.6 km
  2. Al Qor (new village) 22.8 km
  3. Hatta 37.6 km
  4. Sufayri 37.9 km
  5. Huwaylat 49.4 km
  6. Al Wa'ab 54.9 km
  7. Munay 57.5 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—0.8 km1.8 km40 m2.2 %3.4 %310 m
Showka climb5.5 km5.7 km203 m3.6 %10.3 %533 m
—20.4 km1.4 km44 m3.2 %5.5 %318 m
—22.8 km3.7 km104 m2.8 %4.1 %420 m
—26.9 km1.4 km42 m3.1 %4 %455 m
—39.2 km2.3 km84 m3.6 %6 %385 m
—42.1 km1.3 km50 m3.8 %7.1 %406 m
—54.5 km1.4 km44 m3.1 %6 %278 m
Kalba climb64.5 km5.2 km151 m2.9 %7.7 %485 m

High point 533 m at 11.2 km; low point 208 m. Passes beneath Jabal Mudayrah, Jabal Laim, Jabal Ash Shahayrah.

Showka climb · starts at 5.5 km

5.6 km at 3.6% · 203 m
350400450500m3.7%4.1%3.0%4.5%0 km123455.7 km533 msteepest 4.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Kalba climb · starts at 64.4 km

5.2 km at 2.9% · 151 m
350400450m1.9%2.1%4.1%4.5%0 km123455.9 km484 msteepest 4.5%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
58% motorway · 31% main road · 8% major road · 1% quiet street
Main roads
85.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
50.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Al Watan Road (30 km), Sharjah - Kalba Road (19 km), E44 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
29% climbing · 26% descending · 45% flat
Steep sections
3.3 km over 5% · 0.7 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 18.2% at 0 km
Longest descent
5.6 km from 43.5 km, dropping 182 m

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 38 km, from 50 km to 87 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 34.9 kmENOC · petrol station · 90 m off route
  2. 37.4 kmTannor Lahm · restaurant · 80 m off route
  3. 37.8 kmZOOM · convenience store · 90 m off route
  4. 38.5 kmToilets · 200 m off route
  5. 38.5 kmHatta Pharmacy LLC. · pharmacy · 100 m off route
  6. 49.6 kmnaseem al howailat · supermarket · on the route
  7. 49.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · 100 m off route
  8. 64.8 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  9. 72.5 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  10. 78 kmShowka Bicycles · bike shop · 490 m off route

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4 hours riding
Season
May and September with temperatures from 31 to 37 °C.

Know before you go

  • 37.8 km with no café, shop or water from 49.6 to 87.4 km
  • 85.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 50.2 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
  • 1% gravel or unpaved surface

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

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