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Around Dubai 88

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Last ridden Tuesday 16th January 2024

88 km
Distance
114 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Around Dubai 88

Elevation profile

Total ascent
114 m
Distance
88 km
0255075100125m0 km20406088 km117 m · highest, at 58.0 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists looking for a flat, mostly cycle path route of medium distance with moderate climbing.

88 km loop cycle route in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, mostly on cycle paths with 110 m elevation gain.

Starting from Dubai, the route is an 88 km loop that passes through Mugatrah at 33.4 km and Al Yalayis 3 at 82.7 km before returning to Dubai. The ride profile is predominantly flat, with 98% flat terrain and only 0.1 km of gradient over 10%, reaching a highest point of 117 m at 57.8 km and a low of 42 m near the start. The surface is fully paved, with 94% of the route on cycle paths or lanes, including the Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (46.7 km) and Route 4 (35.2 km). There are small sections on main roads (2.3 km), quiet streets (1.3 km), and minor roads (1.1 km), including 2.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane and 2.2 km on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Facilities along the route include convenience stores at 68.5 km and 84.3 km, a restaurant and petrol station at 68.5 km, drinking water and toilets at 18.9 km, and bike rental also at 18.9 km. However, there is a long stretch of 49.6 km between 18.9 km and 68.5 km without any café, shop, or water, so riders should plan accordingly.

Highlights

  • Passes Mugatrah at 33.4 km
  • Highest point at 117 m near 57.8 km
  • Extensive Al Qudra Cycle Path sections
  • Facilities at 18.9 km and 68.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Mugatrah 33.4 km
  2. Al Yalayis 3 82.7 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
94% cycle path · 3% main road · 1% quiet street · 1% minor road
Main roads
2.5 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
2.2 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
82.3 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 1 (47 km), Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 (35 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
2% climbing · 0% descending · 98% 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 19 km to 69 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 3.2 kmEnoc · petrol station · 60 m off route
  2. 18.9 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
  3. 18.9 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  4. 18.9 kmTrek · bike rental · 70 m off route
  5. 19.1 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 70 m off route
  6. 68.5 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 110 m off route
  7. 68.5 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · on the route
  8. 68.5 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  9. 84.3 kmZoom · convenience store · 60 m off route

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3–4½ hours riding
Season
Jan and Nov with temperatures between 17 and 23°C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 49.6 km without café, shop, or water from 18.9 km to 68.5 km
  • 2.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 2.2 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or higher

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

3 photographs from the road

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