Dubai City and Sharjah

Route overview

Cyclists suited to a long flat urban loop with no climbing.

A 74.5km flat loop cycling route around Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

This route begins in Dubai at Al Thanyah 3 and heads through several suburbs including Al Thanyah 1, Al Sufouh 1, and Umm Suqeim 3 within the first 10 km. It continues passing through Al Safa, Jumeirah 3, and Al Wasl before reaching the busy central areas around Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, and Za'abeel 2 between 19 and 26 km. After passing through Trade Centre and surrounding suburbs, the route proceeds through diverse parts of the city like Umm Hurair 2, Al Jadaf, and Karama approaching halfway at 37 km. It passes Deira and nearby suburbs around 39 to 40 km, continuing towards Al Ras and Al Corniche at 41 to 42 km before looping back through Mankhool and Maritime City near 48 km. The final stretch takes in suburban areas like Al Bada'a, Jumeirah 1 and 2, Jumeirah Bay, and Umm Suqeim 2, finishing near Dubai's Al Sufouh 2 at 70 km with a total distance of 74.5 km. The whole route is flat with no elevation gain; the highest point is 11 m at the start.

Highlights

• Dubai city centre and Burj Khalifa area
• Jumeirah Bay and coastal suburbs
• Deira and Al Ras districts
• Business Bay and Trade Centre

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

3–4 hours riding

Season

Jun

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