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Around Dubai (61 km)

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRoad

61 km
Distance
66 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Around Dubai (61 km)

Elevation profile

Total ascent
66 m
Distance
61 km
020406080100m0 km204061 km89 m · highest, at 18.9 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists looking for a medium distance flat ride with minimal climbing.

61 km paved out-and-back cycling route around Dubai with minimal climbing.

The Around Dubai route starts in Dubai and heads out toward Al Yalayis 3 at 4.7 km. It follows the Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 for 36 km, then uses Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 for 20.8 km on the return. The entire 61.2 km ride is paved and mainly on cycle paths (56.9 km), with a small portion on quiet streets (2.5 km) and 0.6 km on main roads, including 1 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The overall profile is very flat with just 66 m of elevation gain, mostly in the first half. The highest point of 88 m is reached at 18.9 km and the lowest is 42 m near the end at 60.1 km. Facilities are concentrated around 18-19 km and 42 km, including a restaurant, convenience stores, a petrol station, drinking water, toilets, and bike rental shops. There is a longest stretch of 23.1 km without café, shops, or water from 19 km to 42.1 km, so prepare accordingly.

Highlights

  • Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 for 36 km
  • High point at 88 m at 18.9 km
  • Al Yalayis 3 at 4.7 km
  • Longest 23 km stretch without shops or water

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Yalayis 3 4.7 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
93% cycle path · 4% quiet street · 1% main road
Main roads
1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Cycle paths
56.9 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 (36 km), Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (21 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
1% climbing · 1% descending · 99% 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: 23 km, from 19 km to 42 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 3.2 kmEnoc · petrol station · 40 m off route
  2. 18.6 kmTrek · bike rental · 120 m off route
  3. 18.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · 180 m off route
  4. 18.7 kmDrinking water · 120 m off route
  5. 18.7 kmToilets · 120 m off route
  6. 19 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 160 m off route
  7. 19 kmGeant at ADNOC · convenience store · 190 m off route
  8. 19 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 70 m off route
  9. 42.1 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · 100 m off route
  10. 42.1 kmCareem · bike rental · 70 m off route
  11. 57.8 kmZoom · convenience store · 40 m off route

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Out & back
Riding time
2–2½ hours riding
Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 23.1 km stretch without café, shop or water between 19 and 42 km
  • 1 km on main roads without cycle lane

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

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