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Around Dubai via Al Lisaili (94 km)

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRoad

94 km
Distance
141 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Around Dubai via Al Lisaili (94 km)

Elevation profile

Total ascent
141 m
Distance
94 km
0255075100125150m0 km2040608094 km123 m · highest, at 42.5 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with moderate distance and minimal climbing on mixed urban and cycle path surfaces.

A 94 km loop around Dubai with 141 m climbing, mostly on paved roads and cycle paths.

Starting in Dubai, this 93.8 km loop route heads past Al Lisaili at 43.5 km and Al Lesaily at 46.6 km before returning to the city. The highest point is at 122 m, reached around 41.6 km; the lowest is 26 m near 9.3 km. The profile is mostly flat with only 2% climbing and less than 0.1 km exceeding 5% gradients. The surface is 98% paved with 2% gravel or unpaved, and the roads include 49% cycle path, 21% main roads, and smaller shares of minor roads, quiet streets, and motorway. Several main roads lack cycle lanes totaling 25.1 km, with 22.9 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. The longest named roads used are Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 (21.5 km) and D42 (18.4 km). Refuelling options include cafés at 8.7 and 42.8 km, a restaurant near 60.7 km, plus shops and supermarkets spaced along the route. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 18.8 km from 20.8 to 39.6 km. Four petrol stations and one bike rental are also available. A bailout at the ferry station is near the route end at 92.1 km.

Highlights

  • Al Lisaili at 43.5 km
  • Al Lesaily at 46.6 km
  • Cycle path covers 49% of route
  • Highest point 122 m at 41.6 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Lisaili 43.5 km
  2. Al Lesaily 46.6 km
  3. Al Yalayis 3 75 km
  4. Wadi Al Safa 7 83.9 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
49% cycle path · 21% main road · 16% minor road · 6% quiet street
Main roads
25.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
22.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
45.2 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 (22 km), D42 (18 km), Jebel Ali - Lahbab Road (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
2% 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: 19 km, from 21 km to 40 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 8.7 kmFood To Go · café · 380 m off route
  2. 10.5 kmSpinneys · supermarket · 300 m off route
  3. 15.8 kmZoom · convenience store · 60 m off route
  4. 20.8 kmConvenience store · 90 m off route
  5. 20.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 120 m off route
  6. 39.6 kmENOC · petrol station · 280 m off route
  7. 40.4 kmSwat Line Pharmacy · pharmacy · 60 m off route
  8. 40.6 kmSupermarket · 60 m off route
  9. 42.8 kmAmber · café · 80 m off route
  10. 60.6 kmTrek · bike rental · 70 m off route
  11. 60.6 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  12. 60.7 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 120 m off route
  13. 60.7 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · on the route
  14. 60.7 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
  15. 60.7 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  16. 60.7 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 120 m off route
  17. 76.2 kmEnoc · petrol station · 70 m off route
  18. 80.6 kmSpinneys · supermarket · 250 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 92.1 km — Abra Station (ferry), 1.4 km off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 38.2 km — Εntrance of the Camel Race Track (attraction)

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4 hours riding
Season
May
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest no café, shop or water 18.8 km between 20.8 and 39.6 km
  • 25.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 22.9 km on roads at 80 km/h or above
  • 0.8 km on motorway

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

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