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Cycling in Abu Dhabi

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11 places

  • Cycling · Al Gurm, Eastern Mangroves

    Al Gurm Corniche

    A fully shaded 3.5 km path, closed to cars, runs along the mangroves and links the island to the mainland.

    • 4 km · 4 min drive
    • Free
    • 45 min
  • Cycling · Corniche

    Abu Dhabi Corniche cycleway

    An 8 km dedicated lane runs the length of the Corniche between the sea and the skyline, with Careem Bike docks along it if you do not own a bike.

    • 4 km · 5 min drive
    • Free
    • About 1 h
  • Cycling · Yas Island

    TrainYAS at Yas Marina Circuit

    You ride the actual Formula 1 track under floodlights, free, with no cars and a smooth surface the whole way round.

    • 23 km · 26 min drive
    • Free
    • About 2 h
  • Cycling · Near Al Wathba Camel Race Track, Al Wathba

    Al Wathba Cycle Track

    A lit 30 km loop through open desert with 8, 16, 20 and 22 km cut-offs, so beginners and racers can share it.

    • 50 km · 55 min drive
    • Free
    • About 1.5 h
  • Cycling · Saih Al Salam

    Al Qudra Cycle Track

    An 84 km dedicated cycle track through the desert to the Al Qudra Lakes, with no cars and no junctions.

    • 109 km · 122 min drive
    • Free
    • About 3 h
  • Cycling · Jumeirah

    Jumeirah Beach Park

    A flat 7 km track along the beach from the mouth of the Dubai Canal to Burj Al Arab, with rental bikes along the way.

    • 119 km · 133 min drive
    • From 5 AED entry
    • About 1 h
  • Cycling · Al Ain

    Jebel Hafit Desert Park

    Mountain bike trails through desert and rock at the foot of Jebel Hafeet, with camping in the same park.

    • 155 km · 173 min drive
    • Price not listed
    • About 2 h
  • Cycling · Mushrif

    Mushrif Park bike track

    Cycling tracks inside a big desert-edge park, with a 1.4 km running track and up to 10 km of trail for a longer ride.

    • 138 km · 153 min drive
    • From 10 AED per car entry
    • About 2 h
  • Cycling · Jebel Hafit, Al Ain

    Jebel Hafit Mountain Road climb

    The 11.7 km road climb averages about 7 percent over 60 bends and is the summit finish of the UAE Tour, the hardest paved climb in the emirate.

    • 141 km · 157 min drive
    • Free
    • About 2 h
  • Cycling · Shawka

    Wadi Shawka MTB trail

    A rocky 10 km out-and-back between Shawka Dam and the pools that works for beginners and still gives experienced riders something to do.

    • 185 km · 206 min drive
    • Free
    • About 2 h
  • Cycling · Hatta

    Hatta mountain bike trails

    Dubai Municipality's network of 21 mountain bike routes totalling 53 km, colour-graded from beginner to expert and starting at Hatta Wadi Hub.

    • 185 km · 206 min drive
    • Price not listed
    • About 2 h