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Al Qudra and Al Barari

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMixed

Route contributed by Marcus · Created from a ride on Saturday 9th December 2023

49 km
Distance
62 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Mixed
Surface
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On the road: Al Qudra and Al Barari

Elevation profile

Total ascent
62 m
Distance
49 km
0255075100125m0 km1020304049 km110 m · highest, at 8.8 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists seeking a flat, easy 48.5 km loop with minimal climbing.

48.5 km flat loop cycle route on Al Qudra cycle paths near Dubai with 63 m elevation gain.

This 48.5 km loop starts and finishes near Zad Foodstores in Dubai, utilising mainly Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 and Link 1. The route is predominantly flat, with 97% flat surface and minimal climbing or descending, gaining a total of 63 m. The highest point reaches 110 m at 8.7 km and the lowest point is 63 m at 30.5 km. The entire circuit almost exclusively uses paved surfaces, with 99% paved and just 1% gravel or unpaved, mainly on cycle paths covering 47.6 km. Facilities near the start and finish include bike rentals (Trek and Careem), convenience stores (Geant at ADNOC and Zad Foodstores), a petrol station, a visitor clinic, and a restaurant (Spicy Village). However, once out on the route, there is a 46.2 km stretch without any café, shop, or water. There are no significant climbs on this ride, making it very suitable for steady cycling. It passes Mugatrah at 32.6 km and remains almost entirely on cycle paths with minor gradient variations. Toilets and drinking water are available near the start, but not along the main loop itself.

Highlights

  • Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1, 34.8 km
  • Highest point at 110 m (km 8.7)
  • Flat route with only 63 m elevation gain
  • Mugatrah village at km 32.6

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Mugatrah 32.6 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
99% cycle path
Cycle paths
47.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (35 km), Al Qudra Cycle Path Link 1 (11 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
1% climbing · 1% descending · 97% flat

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: 46 km, from 1 km to 47 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 0.9 kmToilets · on the route
  3. 0.9 kmTrek · bike rental · 40 m off route
  4. 1 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 130 m off route
  5. 1 kmGeant at ADNOC · convenience store · 90 m off route
  6. 1 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  7. 47 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 70 m off route
  8. 47.2 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · on the route

At the start and finish

  • Zad Foodstores · convenience store · 350 m
  • Trek · bike rental · 320 m
  • Geant at ADNOC · convenience store · 260 m
  • Careem · bike rental · 380 m
  • Spicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 270 m

Practical information

Surface
Mixed
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
1½–2 hours riding
Season
December with mild 21°C temperature.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 46.2 km longest stretch without café, shop or water
  • 0.1 km with gradient over 10%
  • 1 km on cycle paths only, no road lanes

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

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