Since 2020, the popularity of cycling in Dubai has increased significantly. Velodromes and bike parks have been built, as well as cycle paths and long routes of varying difficulty. Last year, 35,000 people took part in the Dubai Ride, a large-scale bike race.
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By the end of 2026, the total length of cycle paths will reach 819 km, including The Loop, a 93 km climate-controlled indoor cycle route.
Throughout the city, there are hundreds of parking lots where you can rent a bike for $5.5 (20 AED) per day. Soon there will be 350.
TOP 5 COMMUNITIES FOR BIKE LOVERS
1-District One
This central area of Dubai includes villas and apartments, as well as a 7 km long lagoon. The community is surrounded by an 8.4 km bike path overlooking the Burj Khalifa.
2-Dubai Hills Estate
It is a family community developed by Emaar, covering an area of 11 km² with apartments and private houses, a large park and a golf course. 54 km of cycle paths will be built throughout the area.
3-Dubai Marina
Cycle paths extend throughout the marina, including a 16km route along the Arabian Gulf and the Jumeirah Beach coastline that starts here.
4-Jumeirah Islands
The picturesque community that includes 46 artificial islands adorned with villas and luxury palaces. A network of bike paths covers most of the area, providing an ideal setting for leisurely bike rides along the lakes.
5-Town Square Dubai
A new affordable area for families, with low and medium buildings. It is located at the entrance to Dubai’s longest cycling route, Al Qudra, which stretches for 86 km through the desert, where you can observe Arabian oryx.
