Road · United Arab Emirates
Around Dubai
A hilly 22 km road cycling out-and-back route from Dubai, with 239 m of climbing. The first 21 km has no café, shop or water.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 21.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 239 m
- Riding time
- Under an hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Longest gap 21 km
- Best months
- Dec to Feb
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start and finish
- Dubai
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 239 m
- 22 km
Route description
- Dubai
- Dubai
The "Around Dubai" route begins in Dubai, covering 21.5 km in an out-and-back shape. The entire ride is on paved surfaces, primarily minor roads (91%) with some quiet streets (7%). The route features two main climbs: the first starts at 7.2 km, lasting 2.4 km with a 131 m gain at an average gradient of 5.5%, reaching a top height of 157 m. The second climb starts at 11.7 km and is 1.3 km long, gaining 68 m at an average gradient of 5.4%.
Highlights
- Two climbs: 131 m gain over 2.4 km and 68 m gain over 1.3 km
- High point at 157 m after 9.6 km
- Completely paved surface
- Route primarily on minor roads
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 7.2 km | 2.4 km · 131 m · 5.5 % · max 14.5 % | 157 m |
| Unnamed climb | 11.7 km | 1.3 km · 68 m · 5.4 % · max 11.6 % | 112 m |
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map.
- Roads
- 91% minor road · 7% quiet street · 2% other roads and tracks
- Fast roads
- 18.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Surface
- Paved: 100% of the route is mapped as paved.
- Gradient
- 20% climbing · 21% descending · 60% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.6 km over 5% · 1 km over 8% · 0.6 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 14% at 8.8 km
- Longest descent
- 2.2 km from 14.1 km, dropping 64 m
Food, water and services
The longest stretch without a café, shop or water is 21 km, from the start. Along the route: 11 cafés and restaurants.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0 kmIbn Majed · restaurant · 110 m off route
- 21.4 kmLa Traviata · restaurant · 110 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Watercooled (attraction)
- 21.3 km — Seawings (attraction)
Start and access
At the start and finish
- Food and coffee
- Ibn Majed (110 m), La Traviata (120 m), Mushref Bar (120 m)
Know before you go
- 21.3 km without café, shop or water
- 18.5 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limit
- Steepest 500 m section at 14% gradient around 8.8 km
