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Shy Come Back, Beach Road

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRoad

43 km
Distance
0 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Shy Come Back, Beach Road
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
0 m
Distance
43 km
020m0 km10203043 km9 m · highest, at 38.7 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists looking for a flat, moderate-distance urban loop with minimal climbing.

A 43.1 km flat loop cycling route around Dubai through Umm Al Sheif and Jumeirah.

Starting from Dubai near Al Thanyah 1, the route heads south passing through Al Sufouh 1 and then Umm Al Sheif at 8.2 km. It continues through the various districts of Umm Suqeim between 8.2 and 13 km before reaching the Jumeirah areas from 14.9 to 20.2 km. After Jumeirah, it moves through Al Bada'a at 21.2 km, then loops back north towards Al Sufouh and Al Sufouh 2 before returning to the start point near Dubai. The profile is entirely flat, with elevation ranging between 2 m and 9 m. The surface is mainly paved, covering 90% of the 43.1 km, with no gravel or unpaved roads and some unmapped sections making up 10%. Road types include 22.7 km on main roads, 8.2 km on quiet streets, 5.1 km on paths, 4.5 km on minor roads, and 2.2 km on cycle paths. However, all 22.8 km of the main roads lack cycle lanes. The longest named roads ridden are Jumeira Street for 13.1 km and Abdullah Omran Taryam Street for 5 km. Along the route there are cafés, supermarkets, and toilets, with no stretch longer than 3.7 km without a café, shop, or water, except between 37.8 km and 41.5 km. Notable cafés include Boon Coffee Roasters at 1.6 km and Costa Coffee at 21.6 km. Shops like Al Maya supermarket appear early at 0.9 km and later at 21.6 km. Water taps are at 12.6 km and drinking water at 33.5 km. Bike shops and rentals are near the route around 15.1 km, 28.8 km, and 40.1 km. Bail-out points with stations and ferries are present at 3.2 km, 16.8 km, and 26.8 km.

Highlights

  • Loop through Umm Al Sheif and Jumeirah districts
  • Flat route with max elevation 9 m
  • Rides along Jumeira Street for 13.1 km
  • Cafés and shops available every few kilometres

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Sufouh 1 5.4 km
  2. Umm Al Sheif 8.2 km
  3. Umm Suqeim 3 8.2 km
  4. Umm Suqeim 2 10.9 km
  5. Umm Suqeim 11.3 km
  6. Umm Suqeim 1 13 km
  7. Jumeirah 3 14.9 km
  8. Jumeirah 2 17.7 km
  9. Jumeirah 18.4 km
  10. Jumeirah 1 20.2 km
  11. Al Bada'a 21.2 km
  12. Al Sufouh 39.8 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
53% main road · 19% quiet street · 12% path · 11% minor road
Main roads
22.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Cycle paths
2.2 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
Jumeira Street (13 km), Abdullah Omran Taryam Street (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
0% climbing · 0% descending · 100% 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.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.9 kmAl Maya · supermarket · 30 m off route
  2. 1.1 kmDubai Media City Clinic · clinic · 180 m off route
  3. 6.1 kmToilets · 190 m off route
  4. 9.6 kmLa Grove Café · café · 40 m off route
  5. 12.1 kmAhmad Bin Ali Supermarket · supermarket · on the route
  6. 12.6 kmWater tap · 220 m off route
  7. 15.1 kmENOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  8. 19.6 kmToilets · 110 m off route
  9. 21.6 kmCosta coffee · café · on the route
  10. 22.7 kmENOC · petrol station · 210 m off route
  11. 24.6 kmToilets · 230 m off route
  12. 28.8 kmCareem Bike · bike rental · on the route
  13. 30.3 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  14. 33.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
  15. 35.3 kmThe Surf Café & The Sushi Bar · café · on the route
  16. 35.4 kmToilets · 80 m off route
  17. 36 kmConvenience store · 40 m off route
  18. 42.4 kmBlue Mart · convenience store · 40 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 3.2 km — Dubai Internet City (station), 450 m off route
  • 16.8 km — Jumeirah Marine Transport Station (ferry), 560 m off route
  • 26.8 km — Jumeirah One Fishing Harbour (ferry), 290 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 1.7 km — ARN Arabian Radio Network (viewpoint)
  • 17.3 km — Jumeirah Archaeological Site (archaeological site)
  • 21.9 km — Jumeirah Mosque (attraction)
  • 30.7 km — medwin medical jumera (attraction)
  • 34.1 km — Umm Suqeim Night Swimming Beach (attraction)
  • 37.7 km — Golden Horses (monument)

At the start and finish

  • Green Plus Supermarket · convenience store · 30 m
  • Bluemart Supermarket · supermarket · 200 m
  • La Gaufrette · café · 220 m
  • 25- Degrees North · restaurant · 210 m
  • Vue Beef Noodles · restaurant · 150 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
1½–2½ hours riding
Season
Jun
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 3.7 km stretch without café, shop, or water between 37.8 km and 41.5 km
  • 22.8 km on main roads without cycle lane

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

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