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Al Qudra - Just the Loop

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesMixed

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Tuesday 9th June 2026

50 km
Distance
68 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Mixed
Surface
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On the road: Al Qudra - Just the Loop

Elevation profile

Total ascent
68 m
Distance
50 km
0255075100125m0 km204050 km118 m · highest, at 39.0 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This short, mostly flat loop suits riders looking for an easy, mostly on-cycle-path outing.

A 50 km loop cycle route in Dubai on mostly cycle paths with slight elevation.

The Al Qudra midweek 50 is a 50.1 km loop route starting and finishing in Dubai. It features mostly flat terrain with an elevation gain of 90 m. The route's lowest point is 63 m at 16.6 km, and the highest point is 117 m at 38.8 km. Climbing occurs mostly in the first half with a gentle profile and only 0.1 km exceeding 5% gradient. Nearly all the route surface is paved (99%), with just 1% gravel or unpaved. Most of the ride (46.2 km) is on cycle paths, mainly along the Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 which is ridden for 45.6 km. There are 1.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 1.3 km on minor roads. Fast roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more cover 2.4 km. Cyclists should note that there is a very long stretch of 49.8 km without café, shop or water access. The only settlement passed is Mugatrah at 14.5 km. At the start and finish in Dubai there are multiple amenities including convenience stores, bike rentals, a restaurant, a petrol station, toilets, and medical facilities.

Highlights

  • Mugatrah at 14.5 km
  • Highest point 117 m at 38.8 km
  • Almost entirely on Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1
  • Longest flat section with only 0.1 km over 5% gradient

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Mugatrah 14.5 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
92% cycle path · 4% main road · 3% minor road
Main roads
1.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
2.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
46.2 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (46 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
3% climbing · 1% descending · 96% 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: 50 km, from 0 km to 50 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.2 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 80 m off route
  2. 49.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
  3. 50 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 130 m off route
  4. 50 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · on the route
  5. 50 kmDrinking water · 80 m off route
  6. 50 kmToilets · 90 m off route
  7. 50 kmCareem · bike rental · on the route

At the start and finish

  • Zad Foodstores · convenience store · 30 m
  • Careem · bike rental · 10 m
  • Geant at ADNOC · convenience store · 120 m
  • Trek · bike rental · 100 m
  • Spicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 130 m

Practical information

Surface
Mixed
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
1½–2 hours riding
Season
Jan to Dec with temperatures from 15°C to 32°C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 49.8 km
  • 1.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 2.4 km on fast roads with 80 km/h+ limits
  • 1% of route is gravel or unpaved

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

4 photographs from the road

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