Road · United Arab Emirates
Sevens and Camel Track Loop
- 74 km
- 101 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 101 m
- 74 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders seeking a moderately long, mostly flat loop with light climbing.
A 74 km loop ride around Dubai with 101 m elevation gain, mostly flat with some gentle climbs, on paved roads and cycle paths.
This route starts in Dubai and forms a loop covering 74 km with a total elevation gain of 101 m. The profile is predominantly flat, with the lowest point at 42 m at the start and the highest at 122 m around 35 km. Most climbing occurs in the first half of the ride, which accounts for 85% of the total gain. The gradient is very gentle, with only 0.1 km exceeding 10% gradient. The surface is 98% paved with just 2% gravel or unpaved. The ride includes 22.6 km on cycle paths including the Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4, 18.7 km on main roads, and smaller amounts on minor roads, quiet streets, a major road, and a short path segment. However, 23.3 km on main roads have no cycle lane and 22.4 km are on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or higher, including 18 km on Saih Al Salam Street. The route passes through or near places such as Al Lisaili at 37.1 km, Al Lesaily at 40.3 km, and Al Yalayis 3 at 68.6 km. Food and drink options include a café (Amber) at 36.4 km and a restaurant (Spicy Village Restaurant) at 54.1 km slightly off route. Shops and petrol stations are available mostly near the start and towards 54 km. There is a long stretch of 26.1 km without café, shop or water between km 8.4 and 34.5. A toilet, drinking water, and bike rental are available near 54 km.
Highlights
- Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4
- Al Lisaili at 37.1 km
- Highest point at 122 m near 35 km
- Spicy Village Restaurant at 54.1 km
Along the route
Places passed
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 31% cycle path · 27% minor road · 26% main road · 8% quiet street
- Main roads
- 23.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 22.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 22.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Al Qudra Cycle Path Route 4 (22 km), Saih Al Salam Street (18 km), Jebel Ali - Lahbab Road (5 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 3% climbing · 2% descending · 96% flat
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 26 km, from 8 km to 35 km.
Food, water and shops
- 3.3 kmZoom · convenience store · 70 m off route
- 3.3 kmEnoc · petrol station · 50 m off route
- 8.4 kmConvenience store · 70 m off route
- 8.4 kmADNOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
- 34.5 kmSupermarket · 300 m off route
- 34.5 kmSwat Line Pharmacy · pharmacy · 580 m off route
- 36.4 kmAmber · café · 40 m off route
- 54.1 kmSpicy Village Restaurant · restaurant · 150 m off route
- 54.2 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
- 54.3 kmZad Foodstores · convenience store · 70 m off route
- 54.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 54.3 kmToilets · on the route
- 54.3 kmTrek · bike rental · on the route
- 54.4 kmAlqudra Ambulance Medical Centre · clinic · 160 m off route
Worth a stop
- 25.9 km — Εntrance of the Camel Race Track (attraction)
Practical information
- Paved
- Loop
- 2–3 hours riding
- March, April, May, June, November
- Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 26 km stretch without café, shop or water (km 8.4 to 34.5)
- 23 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 22 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limits
- 0.1 km with over 10% gradient
