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Fujairah to Dibba Al-Fujairah

Fujairah, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Ridden on Friday 20th November 2020

63 km
Distance
165 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Fujairah to Dibba Al-Fujairah

Elevation profile

Total ascent
165 m
Distance
63 km
020406080m0 km204063 km72 m · highest, at 39.1 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with 63 km distance and mild climbing.

63 km ride from Al Fujayrah to Dibba Al-Fujairah in the Hajar Mountains, UAE, with 166 m elevation gain.

The route starts at Al Fujayrah and passes through numerous small settlements including Al Saaf, Kalba at 6.9 km, and Khor Fakkan at 44.1 km before reaching Dibba Al-Fujairah. The profile is mostly flat with a total elevation gain of 166 m, including a 1.9 km climb between 36.9 km and 38.8 km rising 58 m at an average of 3%. The highest point is 73 m at 38.8 km, and the lowest is 1 m at 4.6 km. The surface is mainly paved (97%) with no gravel, and the majority of the ride (86%) is on major roads including named roads such as Port Road (10 km) and Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (7 km). However, 55.7 km are on main roads without cycle lanes and 27.6 km on fast roads with 80 km/h or higher limits. The road classes also include quiet streets, paths, minor roads, and pedestrian sections totaling small proportions. Food and drink stops are available at the start and along the route at WALFA CAFE, Tamm Cafe, Single Origin, and The View By Wave among others. Shops and petrol stations are found scattered with the longest stretch without café, shop, or water between 21.1 km and 30.5 km over 9.4 km. There is one bailout point at Fujairah Station near 19.9 km. Toilets are available at 13.6 km, 37.5 km, 53.8 km, and near the finish at 61.3 km.

Highlights

  • Climb 1.9 km at 3% average gradient
  • Pass Kalba at 7 km
  • Ride near Al Jabal Al Ahmar peak (155 m)
  • Longest stretch without café or shop 9.4 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Al Maqt'a 2.1 km
  2. Al Quala'a 5 km
  3. Khawr Kalba 5.2 km
  4. Al Mafraq 5.5 km
  5. Al Nighala 5.9 km
  6. Al Bardi 6.5 km
  7. Al Aoud 6.5 km
  8. Kalba 6.9 km
  9. Al Sidrah 7.2 km
  10. Al Bateen 7.2 km
  11. Al Qadesia 7.2 km
  12. Hitteen 8 km
  13. Al Musalla 8 km
  14. Al Khuwair 8.1 km
  15. Dhyatt 8.5 km
  16. Al Mughaider 9.1 km
  17. Al Mahatta 9.2 km
  18. A'quola 9.3 km
  19. Al Bhaies 9.4 km
  20. Darweshia 9.9 km
  21. Al Husen 10.1 km
  22. Suhaila 10.5 km
  23. Sour Kalba 11.4 km
  24. Rughaylat 12.9 km
  25. Al Gurfaa 13.8 km
  26. Ghalala 15.1 km
  27. Safad 15.1 km
  28. Owaid 16.2 km
  29. Al Faseel 17.2 km
  30. Al Sharia 18.5 km
  31. Al Sharia 1 18.9 km
  32. Al Hilal 19.4 km
  33. Sakamkam 19.4 km
  34. Ishwais 20.6 km
  35. Qurayyah 30.3 km
  36. Sha'biyyāt Qirat 31.7 km
  37. Mirbah 32 km
  38. Madha 33.5 km
  39. Al Qadsia 39.6 km
  40. Al Yarmouk 40.1 km
  41. Al Burdi 40.6 km
  42. Al Khaledya 42.6 km
  43. Al Rifa'a 43.8 km
  44. Al Hutain 44 km
  45. Khor Fakkan 44.1 km
  46. Al Hayawah 44.3 km
  47. Al Mudaifi 45.2 km
  48. Lulayyah 49 km
  49. Zubarah 50 km
  50. Al Badīyah 53.5 km
  51. Nehay 54.5 km
  52. Haqil 54.6 km
  53. Sharm 57.3 km
  54. Al Aqqah 61.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—36.9 km1.9 km58 m3 %5 %73 m

High point 73 m at 38.8 km; low point 1 m. Passes beneath Al Jabal Al Ahmar, Jabal Abu Ziba, Jabal al Hurayyah.

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
86% major road · 6% quiet street · 2% path · 2% main road
Main roads
55.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
27.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Port Road (10 km), Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (7 km), Kalba Beach Road (6 km), Qidfa Bypass Road (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
6% climbing · 5% descending · 88% 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 kmWALFA CAFE · café · 130 m off route
  2. 3 kmSharjah Coop · supermarket · 200 m off route
  3. 10.5 kmTamm Cafe · café · 50 m off route
  4. 13.1 kmAkbar Supermarket · convenience store · 290 m off route
  5. 13.6 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  6. 16.3 kmSingle Origin · café · 50 m off route
  7. 16.3 kmBin Moosa Pharmacy · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  8. 19.3 kmENOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  9. 30.5 kmEmarat · petrol station · 60 m off route
  10. 37.5 kmToilets · 40 m off route
  11. 41.2 kmThe View By Wave · restaurant · 160 m off route
  12. 44.4 kmAl Safeer Centre · supermarket · 180 m off route
  13. 45.4 kmCafé · on the route
  14. 46.5 kmADNOC · petrol station · 70 m off route
  15. 53.4 kmAl Majlis Al Arabi Mandi & Madfoun Restaurant · restaurant · 60 m off route
  16. 53.4 kmNew Al Jeel Supermarket & Spices Mill · supermarket · 50 m off route
  17. 60.9 kmSupermarket · 60 m off route
  18. 61.3 kmToilets · 250 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 19.9 km — Fujairah Station (station), 550 m off route

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

Worth a stop

  • 2.6 km — Visit Center of Khor Kalba Mangrove Reserve (attraction)
  • 10.1 km — Kalba Fort (castle)
  • 13.7 km — Bull fighting (Bullring) (attraction)
  • 45.7 km — Waterfall (attraction)
  • 53.8 km — Al Badiyah Fort (castle)

At the start

  • WALFA CAFE · café · 130 m
  • Starbucks · café · 360 m
  • Gardinia Cafe · restaurant · 380 m

At the finish

  • estacoza seafood · restaurant · 260 m
  • Subway · fast food · 330 m
  • Sapore · restaurant · 260 m

Stay after this ride

  • Fujairah Rotana · hotel · 200 m from the finish
  • Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort · hotel · 170 m from the finish
  • InterContinental Fujairah Resort · hotel · 330 m from the finish
  • Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort · hotel · 740 m from the finish
  • Naama · hotel · 850 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
November with temperatures around 27°C
Best months
Dec to Mar — daily highs of 25–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 55.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 27.6 km on roads with 80 km/h or more
  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water 9.4 km from 21.1 to 30.5 km

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

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