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Dibba Al-Fujairah to Adh Dhayd

Dadna, Hajar Mountains, United Arab EmiratesRoad

166 km
Distance
726 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Dibba Al-Fujairah to Adh Dhayd
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
726 m
Distance
166 km
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Route overview

Suitable for riders capable of a long 166 km ride with moderate climbing of 726 m.

A 166 km ride in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, from Al Aqah to Nazwa with 726 m climbing.

The ride starts at Al Aqah in the Hajar Mountains beneath Jabal Dadna (102 m) just 1.5 km from the start. It passes through many places in order including Dadna (1.9 km), Dhadna (6.9 km), and Dibba Al Fujairah (17.2 km) before reaching Nazwa (162.9 km) near the finish. The route is mostly paved (97%), with 3% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped sections. It mainly follows main (59%) and major roads (33%) with small portions on quiet streets, tracks, minor roads, motorways, and others. Notably, 151.2 km are on main roads without cycle lanes, and 105.3 km are on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or higher. There is a steady climb starting at 30.6 km lasting 6.4 km climbing 162 m at 2.5% average gradient, reaching 274 m. The highest point of the route is 292 m at 40.9 km, beyond the climb near Qarn Fardah peak (310 m) at 31.2 km. The lowest point is 3 m at 6.2 km. Climbing accounts for 8% of the route, descending 4%, and flat 88%. The longest descent is 5.1 km dropping 113 m from 41.7 km. Facilities include cafés and restaurants near the start and end, with some along the route such as Starbucks at 18.2 km and Al Shuara Restaurant at 53.8 km. Shops and petrol stations are distributed through the ride but there is a 29.1 km stretch from 20.5 km to 49.6 km without cafés, shops or water. A bike shop is located at 107.5 km. Archaeological Site 8 with two beehive tombs is worth a stop at 39.3 km, close to the climb. The route is recorded in February, with temperatures around 26°C.

Highlights

  • Climb of 6.4 km gaining 162 m near Qarn Fardah
  • Highest point at 292 m around 41 km
  • Archaeological Site 8 with beehive tombs at 39.3 km
  • Cities along the route including Dibba Al Fujairah and Nazwa

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Dhadna 6.9 km
  2. Al Fiqait 10.7 km
  3. Rol Diba 13.3 km
  4. Al Ras 14.3 km
  5. Al Ghurfa 14.6 km
  6. Akamiya 15.3 km
  7. Sambraid 16.9 km
  8. Dibba Al Fujairah 17.2 km
  9. Dibba Al Hisn 17.9 km
  10. Al Muhallab 18.2 km
  11. Al Rashidiyah 18.5 km
  12. Al Rifa 19.8 km
  13. Ghub 29 km
  14. Zahir As Safwah 31.6 km
  15. Zahir al Ya'ad 35.4 km
  16. Tariqat Ja`d 35.7 km
  17. المحترقة 38 km
  18. Jerief 44 km
  19. Saram 50.3 km
  20. Al Haniyah 74.8 km
  21. Manama 77.5 km
  22. Al Manamah 77.5 km
  23. Kadrah 95.2 km
  24. Shawka 106.3 km
  25. Filli 124.1 km
  26. Sha'biyyat Bahayis 134.7 km
  27. Al Dafain 141.8 km
  28. Nazwa 162.9 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Zahir As Safwah climb30.6 km6.4 km162 m2.5 %3.4 %274 m

High point 292 m at 40.9 km; low point 3 m. Passes beneath Jabal Dadna, Aqabat al Hadid, Qarn Fardah.

Zahir As Safwah climb · starts at 30.5 km

7.2 km at 2.4% · 171 m
150200250m2.1%2.9%2.1%2.6%3.1%2.8%0 km1234566.4 km286 m
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
59% main road · 33% major road · 3% quiet street · 2% track
Main roads
151.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
105.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Al Shohadaa Road (28 km), Digdaga Road (23 km), Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (13 km), Masafi-Dibba Road (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
8% climbing · 4% descending · 88% flat
Longest descent
5.1 km from 41.7 km, dropping 113 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: 29 km, from 21 km to 50 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmestacoza seafood · restaurant · 110 m off route
  2. 0 kmToilets · 290 m off route
  3. 10.1 kmCafé · on the route
  4. 14.6 kmZOOM · convenience store · 100 m off route
  5. 18.2 kmStarbucks · café · 120 m off route
  6. 19.5 kmDibba Hospital · hospital · 270 m off route
  7. 20.1 kmAl Khaleej Markets · supermarket · 80 m off route
  8. 49.6 kmمطعم الوليمه · restaurant · 30 m off route
  9. 53.8 kmAl Shuara Restaurant · restaurant · 90 m off route
  10. 60.9 kmصيدلية · pharmacy · on the route
  11. 83.3 kmADNOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
  12. 92.8 kmRestaurant · 310 m off route
  13. 106 kmWadi al meqaitei · convenience store · 40 m off route
  14. 106 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
  15. 107.5 kmShowka Bicycles · bike shop · 470 m off route
  16. 129 kmSharjah Coop · supermarket · 140 m off route
  17. 139.5 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  18. 163.5 kmAbdulla Al Kabi Cafétéria · restaurant · 130 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 39.3 km — Site 8 - 2 beehive tombs (archaeological site)

At the start

  • estacoza seafood · restaurant · 110 m
  • Subway · fast food · 180 m
  • Sapore · restaurant · 300 m

At the finish

  • Nazwa Valley Grocery · supermarket · 280 m
  • Desert Mountain Supermarket · supermarket · 300 m
  • Al Fareed Restaurant · restaurant · 160 m
  • Ghadeer Saeed Café & Restaurant · restaurant · 240 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
6–8 hours riding
Season
February with recorded temperatures of 26°C.

Know before you go

  • 29 km with no café, shop, or water from 20.5 to 49.6 km
  • 151 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 105 km on roads posted 80 km/h or higher
  • 3% gravel or unpaved surface

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