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Around Dubai (64 km)

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRoad

64 km
Distance
75 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Around Dubai (64 km)

Elevation profile

Total ascent
75 m
Distance
64 km
0255075100125m0 km204064 km118 m · highest, at 29.9 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders seeking a flat, mostly cycle path loop of 64 km with little climbing.

A 64 km mostly flat loop cycling route around Dubai with minimal climbing and extensive cycle paths.

The route starts and finishes in Dubai, forming a 63.7 km loop. It rises gently from a low point of 42 m at 0.7 km to its highest point of 117 m at 29.7 km, with most of the elevation gain occurring in the first half. The profile is predominantly flat, with 99% of the route at gentle gradients and only 0.1 km exceeding 10% gradient. The entire route is paved, with 97% on cycle paths and only around 1.2 km on main roads lacking a cycle lane. The longest stretches are along Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 for 35.2 km and Route 1 for 25.9 km. Facilities include a convenience store and petrol station around 3.1 km, and further amenities including shops, water, toilets, a bike rental shop, and a restaurant close together near 19 km. However, there is a 44.4 km stretch without café, shop or water from 19 km to 63.4 km. There are no climbs, and no peaks near the road are listed. The temperature recorded was 14 °C in January. The route suits riders looking for a flat distance ride around Dubai with good cycle path provision.

Highlights

  • Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 for 35.2 km
  • Highest point at 117 m at 29.7 km
  • Convenience stores near 3 km and 19 km
  • Long 44.4 km stretch without café or water from 19 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Yalayis 3 58.8 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
97% cycle path · 1% main road
Main roads
1.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Cycle paths
61.3 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 (35 km), Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (26 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
0% 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: 44 km, from 19 km to 63 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 3.1 kmZoom · convenience store · 60 m off route
  2. 3.1 kmEnoc · petrol station · 50 m off route
  3. 18.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 18.9 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 18.9 kmTrek · bike rental · 40 m off route
  6. 18.9 kmADNOC · petrol station · 90 m off route
  7. 19 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 130 m off route
  8. 19 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · on the route
  9. 19 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 110 m off route

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
2–3 hours riding
Season
January with temperatures around 146C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 44.4 km without café, shop or water after 19 km
  • 1.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes

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

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