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The Springs to Jumeirah Village Circle Loop

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Sunday 13th November 2022

44 km
Distance
11 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
11 m
Distance
44 km
020m0 km10203044 km15 m · highest, at 28.4 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

This flat 44.4 km ride suits riders looking for a medium distance urban loop with no climbing.

A 44.4 km flat urban loop around Dubai, mainly on paved minor roads and paths.

The Dubai urban evening loop starts and finishes in Dubai, passing through Al Thanyah 2 at 2.4 km, The Springs and Al Thanyah 4 at 5.2 km, and Jumeirah Village Circle along with Al Barsha South 4 at 11.7 km. The route continues past Al Barsha South 5 at 13.2 km and Al Thanyah 5 at 24.7 km, then Emirates Hills at 36.5 km, heading towards Al Thanyah 3 at 40.5 km, Al Thanyah 1 at 41.7 km, and Al Sufouh 2 at 43.3 km before returning to Dubai. The route is flat with elevation between 3 m and 15 m, mostly paved (90%) and consisting primarily of minor roads (45%), alongside main roads (23%) and quiet streets (17%) and paths (15%). There are 10 km on main roads without a cycle lane. Longest named roads are Al Worood 3 Street for 6.9 km, Orchid Street for 6 km, and Al Asayel Street for 3.4 km. Riders should be aware of a 24.4 km stretch from 6.2 km to 30.6 km without a café, shop or water source. Food and drink options at the start and finish include cafés such as Caribou and Pitfire Pizza Greens, restaurants like Nando's, and supermarkets including Asswaq and Choitram's. Other options en route include Le Pain Quotidien (3.7 km), Brunch & Cake Jumeirah Islands (30.6 km), Starbucks (35.2 km), and Pitfire Pizza Greens (43.4 km). Bike facilities include a rental at 24.2 km and Ventum House bike shop at 36.9 km. Bailouts are available at DMCC station (24.6 km) and Dubai Internet City station (43.4 km).

Highlights

  • Al Thanyah 2 at 2.4 km
  • Emirates Hills at 36.5 km
  • Al Worood 3 Street for 6.9 km
  • Flat elevation between 3 m and 15 m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Thanyah 2 2.4 km
  2. The Springs 5.2 km
  3. Al Thanyah 4 5.2 km
  4. Jumeirah Village Circle 11.7 km
  5. Al Barsha South 4 11.7 km
  6. Al Barsha South 5 13.2 km
  7. Al Thanyah 5 24.7 km
  8. Emirates Hills 36.5 km
  9. Al Thanyah 3 40.5 km
  10. Al Thanyah 1 41.7 km

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
45% minor road · 23% main road · 17% quiet street · 15% path
Main roads
10 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
Al Worood 3 Street (7 km), Orchid Street (6 km), Al Asayel Street (3 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.

Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 24 km, from 6 km to 31 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.5 kmAsswaq · supermarket · 50 m off route
  2. 1.8 kmENOC · petrol station · 90 m off route
  3. 3.7 kmLe Pain Quotidien · café · 100 m off route
  4. 3.7 kmBoots · pharmacy · 140 m off route
  5. 6.2 kmSpinneys · supermarket · 50 m off route
  6. 12 kmMedon Pharmacy · pharmacy · 600 m off route
  7. 24.2 kmBike rental · 570 m off route
  8. 30.6 kmBrunch & Cake Jumeirah Islands · restaurant · 100 m off route
  9. 30.7 kmChoithrams · supermarket · 130 m off route
  10. 35.2 kmStarbucks · café · on the route
  11. 35.2 kmMedicina Pharmacy - Meadows · pharmacy · 80 m off route
  12. 36.9 kmVentum House - Cafe | Bikes | Services · bike shop · 170 m off route
  13. 37.1 kmWaitrose · supermarket · 70 m off route
  14. 37.3 kmENOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  15. 43.4 kmPitfire Pizza Greens · café · on the route
  16. 43.4 kmChoitram's (Greens Village) · supermarket · 30 m off route
  17. 43.4 kmMarina Pharmacy · pharmacy · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 24.6 km — DMCC (station), 960 m off route
  • 43.4 km — Dubai Internet City (station), 1.0 km off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 24.2 km — OnStage International (viewpoint)

At the start and finish

  • Caribou · café · 260 m
  • Asswaq · supermarket · 350 m
  • Pitfire Pizza Greens · café · 570 m
  • Nando's · restaurant · 390 m
  • Choitram's (Greens Village) · supermarket · 600 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
1½–2 hours riding
Season
May and November with temperatures of 26 to 28 °C.
Best months
Dec to Feb — daily highs of 25–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 24.4 km without café, shop or water from 6.2 km to 30.6 km
  • 10 km on main roads without a cycle lane

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

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