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Masafi – Dibba – Khor Fakkan

Masafi, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesRoad

Route contributed by Marcus · Last ridden Saturday 25th October 2025

106 km
Distance
1,259 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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On the road: Masafi – Dibba – Khor Fakkan

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,259 m
Distance
106 km
0200400600800m0 km255075106 km669 m · highest, at 14.1 kmStartFinish · back at the start

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a 106 km route with multiple climbs totalling 688 m.

106 km loop ride in the Hajar Mountains from Masafi, UAE with 688 m climbing.

The route starts and finishes in Masafi, passing through many places including Al Rifa'a, Dibba Al Fujairah, and Khor Fakkan. Climbing begins shortly after 2.9 km with a 17.2 km ascent gaining 601 m to 626 m elevation, beneath Jabal Daftah. This is followed by shorter climbs of 4.5 km and 1.4 km with more moderate gradients. The route also features a final brief climb at 88.2 km. Most of the 106 km ride is on paved roads with 90% on major roads and around 2 km on minor roads or quiet streets. The longest descent of 9.6 km drops 307 m starting near 42.2 km. Main roads lack cycle lanes for 95.6 km and 65.8 km involve roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The Masafi-Dibba Road and Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road are the longest named roads used. Food and drink are available at the start in Masafi and at scattered points such as cafés near 2.2 km and 68 km, with a 17.7 km stretch from 34.6 km to 52.3 km without cafés, shops or water taps. Toilets and supermarkets are also located near various points on the route including near 1.8 km and 94.9 km. The route passes near peaks including Jabal Daftah and Jabal al Habil.

Highlights

  • Climb to 626 m near Jabal Daftah
  • Longest descent of 9.6 km dropping 307 m
  • Stops at Khor Fakkan and Dibba Al Fujairah
  • Masafi-Dibba Road and Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road segments

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Khor Fakkan 2.2 km
  2. Al Hutain 2.3 km
  3. Al Burdi 2.9 km
  4. Al Musalla 3.1 km
  5. Al Yarmouk 3.3 km
  6. Al Qadsia 3.5 km
  7. Ar Rufaysah 5.7 km
  8. Shis 18.1 km
  9. Daftah 26.3 km
  10. Ghadf 28.1 km
  11. Al Ghamarah 29.3 km
  12. Masafi 30.6 km
  13. Al Khalabiya 40.1 km
  14. Al Baha 40.1 km
  15. Al Ghūnah 44.2 km
  16. Abadilah 49.4 km
  17. Sharmatah 50 km
  18. Al Halah 51.7 km
  19. Al Rifa 66.4 km
  20. Al Kazan 66.4 km
  21. Waset 67.4 km
  22. Al Rashidiyah 67.6 km
  23. Al Muhallab 68 km
  24. Al Murabah 68 km
  25. Dibba Al Fujairah 68.7 km
  26. Sambraid 69.1 km
  27. Akamiya 70.9 km
  28. Al Ras 71.7 km
  29. Al Ghurfa 71.7 km
  30. Rol Diba 72.6 km
  31. Al Fiqait 75.4 km
  32. Rul Dadna 80.5 km
  33. Al Aqqah 87.1 km
  34. Sharm 90.9 km
  35. Haqil 93.5 km
  36. Nehay 93.7 km
  37. Al Badīyah 94.7 km
  38. Zubarah 98.1 km
  39. Lulayyah 99.1 km
  40. Al Mudaifi 103.1 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Jabal Daftah2.9 km17.2 km601 m3.5 %19.3 %626 m
—26.5 km4.5 km137 m3.1 %6.1 %497 m
—34 km1.4 km40 m2.9 %6.1 %518 m
—88.2 km1.2 km43 m3.6 %15.1 %51 m

High point 626 m at 20.2 km; low point 3 m. Passes beneath Jabal Daftah, Aqabat al Hadid, Jabal Dadna.

Jabal Daftah · starts at 2.9 km

18.7 km at 3.2% · 606 m
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< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
90% major road · 5% quiet street · 2% main road · 2% minor road · 1% unmapped
Main roads
95.6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
65.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
Masafi-Dibba Road (35 km), Dibba-Khor Fakkan Road (21 km), Khorfakkan Road (15 km), Corniche Street (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
19% climbing · 27% descending · 55% flat
Steep sections
7.1 km over 5% · 2.2 km over 8% · 1.4 km over 10%
Longest descent
9.6 km from 42.2 km, dropping 307 m

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: 18 km, from 35 km to 52 km.

Food, water and shops

  1. 1.8 kmفيفا · supermarket · 100 m off route
  2. 2 kmADNOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
  3. 2.9 kmAl Enwan medical center · hospital · 100 m off route
  4. 6.4 kmWishi · restaurant · 120 m off route
  5. 19.4 kmToilets · 100 m off route
  6. 19.6 kmMohamed Al Yoha Supermarket · supermarket · 80 m off route
  7. 29.3 kmAl Aswaq · supermarket · 40 m off route
  8. 32.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  9. 33.2 kmAl Dahreez · bakery · 40 m off route
  10. 66.7 kmDibba Hospital · hospital · 290 m off route
  11. 68 kmStarbucks · café · 120 m off route
  12. 71.5 kmENOC · petrol station · 80 m off route
  13. 86 kmestacoza seafood · restaurant · 60 m off route
  14. 86 kmADNOC · petrol station · 60 m off route
  15. 94.6 kmToilets · 90 m off route
  16. 94.9 kmNew Al Jeel Supermarket & Spices Mill · supermarket · 70 m off route
  17. 95.8 kmADNOC · petrol station · 50 m off route
  18. 103.5 kmCafteria Al Shabab · café · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 7.2 km — Reservoir. Observation deck (viewpoint)
  • 47.4 km — Wadi Al Abadilah hiking trails (attraction)
  • 94.6 km — Al Badiyah Fort (castle)
  • 103.2 km — Khorfakkan Beach (picnic site)

At the start and finish

  • Thai gate Khorfakkan · restaurant · 190 m
  • BaskinRobbins · ice cream · 240 m
  • فيفا · supermarket · 600 m
  • Al Fouj · café · 810 m
  • Al Safeer Centre · supermarket · 780 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Loop
Riding time
3½–5 hours riding
Season
April, October and November with temperatures between 27 and 32°C.
Best months
Nov to Mar — daily highs of 22–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch 17.7 km without café, shop or water (km 34.6-52.3)
  • 95.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 65.8 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limit
  • Max gradient 19.3% on climb from km 2.9

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

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