Dubai's Cycle Tracks Explained: Al Qudra, Meydan, Jumeirah Beach and Hatta

Al Qudra Cycling Track runs for 80.6km through the desert south of Dubai, and Guinness World Records declared it the longest continuous cycling path in November 2022. Dubai's dedicated network now runs to more than 540km, with speed limits of 20km/h on urban tracks shared with pedestrians and 30km/h on tracks for amateur cyclists, according to Gulf News (June 2025). Here is how four of the main routes compare.

At a glance

TrackLengthFacilities reportedBike hire Al Qudra80.6km (Guinness, 2022), plus 135km of sub-tracksShaded rest areas, toilets, restaurants, emergency phones at 30 pointsRental shops along the route (2022) Meydan / Nad Al Sheba13km Meydan track; Nad Al Sheba loops of 4km, 6km and 8kmLit in the evening; lockers, changing rooms, showersNot confirmed Jumeirah Beach16km, 4m wideBeach service facilities; 20km/h limitShared bikes at Sunset Mall, Al Manara Mosque, Umm Suqeim Park Hatta13.5km of town tracks; 53km of mountain bike routesRest areas, workshop, toilets, showers60 bikes at Hatta Wadi Hub

Al Qudra

The track links Al Barari with Bab Al Shams along Al Qudra Road and crosses dunes and lakes in an area of about 188 sq km. Dubai Media Office's 2022 announcement lists emergency call phones at 30 points, shaded rest areas with seating, restaurants, toilets and bike rental shops along the route, plus signboards and ground markings. RTA figures for the length vary by source: Gulf News's 2025 list gives 67km for the main Al Barari to Bab Al Shams section, while the Guinness record measured 80.6km.

Meydan and Nad Al Sheba

The Meydan track runs 13km through the District One community and connects to the Nad Al Sheba track, according to Gulf News (June 2025). Since May 2023 a 160m cycling underpass has carried riders under Meydan Street, so the route no longer stops at that junction; RTA says it can handle about 800 bicycles an hour. Opposite the Meydan Hotel, the Nad Al Sheba cycle path offers three loops of 4km, 6km and 8km plus an 850m children's course, lit in the evening, with air-conditioned lockers, changing rooms and showers (Sun & Sand Sports, December 2024). We could not confirm current opening hours or on-site hire from an official source.

Jumeirah Beach

RTA opened this 16km, 4m-wide track in February 2022. It runs beside the existing jogging and walking tracks from Dubai Water Canal to Umm Suqeim Park, passing Sunset Mall, Kite Beach, Dubai Sailing Club and Burj Al Arab, with a second section along Jumeirah Street and King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street to Dubai Internet City. The speed limit is 20km/h. Shared bike stations were placed at Sunset Mall, Al Manara Mosque and Umm Suqeim Park when it opened. Runners have their own lane; see where to run in Dubai.

Hatta

Hatta has two kinds of riding. In town, RTA added 4.5km of bike and e-scooter tracks in July 2024, taking the total to 13.5km, from behind Hatta Community Centre past Leem Lake and Wadi Hatta Park towards Hatta Sports Club, with two rest areas. In the mountains, Dubai Municipality's Hatta Mountain Trails have 21 cycling routes covering 53km, graded green, blue, red and black. Hatta Wadi Hub has 60 bikes for hire, a workshop, a washing area and storage. More on the area in our guide to active weekends in Hatta.

The rules

Dubai's rules for bicycles and e-scooters, issued in March 2022 and reported by Khaleej Times, include:

• Helmets and reflective vests are mandatory.
• Bikes need a white front light, a red rear light and a red rear reflector, a bell and front and rear brakes.
• Children under 12 must ride with an adult aged 18 or over.
• Bicycles are banned from jogging and walking tracks and from roads with speed limits above 60km/h.
• Groups of more than four cyclists need RTA approval.

Dubai Police take reports of reckless cycling through the "We Are All Police" service in its app or on 901.

Before you go

• Check your lights and reflective vest if riding after dark.
• On Al Qudra, note where the rest areas are before you set off; toilets and food are at those points.
• Confirm hire availability and prices directly with the operator.
• Looking for clubs or shops? Browse the Directory.

For general information. Track lengths, facilities and rules can change; check with the RTA before relying on them.