Road · United Arab Emirates
Dibba Al-Fujairah to Dibba Al-Hisn
- 44 km
- 116 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 116 m
- 44 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate distance and low climbing on major and fast roads without cycle lanes.
A 44 km out-and-back ride from Dibba Al-Fujairah beneath Jabal Dadna and Aqabat al Hadid in the Hajar Mountains, UAE.
The route starts at Dibba Al-Fujairah near Al Aqqah and heads towards Dibba Al-Hisn passing through Al Ghurfa, Al Doob, and the Northern District. The highest point is 28 m at 9.8 km, with the lowest at 2 m at 21.5 km near Dibba Al-Hisn. The route is mostly flat with 6% climbing and 6% descending. The first half features nearly half the total climbing. The surface is 98% paved with no gravel sections. Road types include 62% major roads, 15% quiet streets, 14% main roads, 7% minor roads, and 1% paths. The Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road is followed for 26.3 km. Most of the route, 33 km, is on main roads without cycle lanes, including 17 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. Cafés, shops and fast food are mostly before 28 km with the longest stretch without amenities 14.6 km from 28 km to 42.6 km. Petrol stations and restaurants are available near the start and finish.
Highlights
- Jabal Dadna at 1.8 km, 102 m high
- Aqabat al Hadid at 29.7 km, 171 m high
- Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road for 26.3 km
- Out-and-back route 43.6 km long
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 62% major road · 15% quiet street · 14% main road · 7% minor road
- Main roads
- 32.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 17.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (26 km), Al Corniche Street (6 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 6% climbing · 6% descending · 88% flat
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 110 m off route
- 0.4 kmestacoza seafood · restaurant · 60 m off route
- 3 kmADNOC · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 10.5 kmCafé · 40 m off route
- 15.1 kmChicken Hut · fast food · on the route
- 15.1 kmZOOM · convenience store · 80 m off route
- 15.1 kmENOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
- 23 kmSharjah Coop · supermarket · 240 m off route
- 28 kmKFC · fast food · on the route
- 28 kmFreshplus · convenience store · on the route
- 28 kmEmarat · petrol station · on the route
- 42.6 kmSubway · fast food · 40 m off route
- 42.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · on the route
At the start and finish
- Sapore · restaurant · 110 m
- estacoza seafood · restaurant · 330 m
- Subway · fast food · 400 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Out & back
- 1½–2½ hours riding
- March with temperatures around 28°C.
- Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 33 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 17.4 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water 14.6 km from km 28 to 42.6