Tour Type
Explorer
Riding Level
Leisure
Location
United Arab Emirates
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Length
40 - 100 km daily
Climb
0 - 1,000 m daily
The United Arab Emirates - something new, different scenery, a bit of luxury, throw in some Arabian nights and a UCI race. Looks perfect.
A country synonymous with luxury is full of contrasts that take you from pristine cities with brand new towering buildings, hotels, and monuments designed by local and internationally renowned celebrity architects; to endless deserts dotted with large and small oases and THEN dramatic treeless mountain ranges and magnificent views.
Escape the European and north American winters as the UAE temperatures in November to February offer very mild to pleasantly warm temperatures for cycling…and for swimming in the hotel pools or the Persian Gulf waters.
There are two mountain climbs on immaculate roads – Jebel Hafeet and Jebel Jais. Both climbs are on mountain ranges bordering Oman offering stunning landscapes and views. And both mountains are routes on the UCI UAE Tour.
Add in immaculate roads and cycle paths passing through wadis and sand dunes AND our own Grand Tours Project guide, Ebrahim, you have a unique explorer tour with a personal touch.
Make it Private
After checking into our hotel, we will ensure the bikes adjusted to your comfort or assist you in assembling your bike and then venture into the city and the reclaimed areas along the coast for a short ride.
Back at the hotel we can relax in the facilities offered by the hotel or on the beach before regrouping for pre-dinner drinks and a briefing of the tour. Dinner at the hotel.
Today we will tour and enjoy the capital of the Emirates. We will pass the most important landmarks in the capital, the most important of which is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in addition to the beautiful Emirates Palace. We will also pass many skyscrapers on the Abu Dhabi Corniche.
En route we will find a place to lunch and if the weather is warm, take a dip in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. Back at the hotel, relax and see you at dinner.
After breakfast, we’ll transfer to Al Ain and check into our hotel before setting off on our bikes. Al Ain is at the foot of the impressive and long mountain range that juts straight up out of the desert, crossing into neighbouring Oman. The mountain route finish is 10.8 kilometres from Al Ain and entails over 700 metres of climbing on an immaculate road that is also frequently used by pro cyclists in training. This is a bucket list climb.
Enjoy the descent back to the hotel. Relax and see you at dinner.
Today, after a delicious breakfast, we will have a short transfer to the start of the trip. We will ride in the desert on a semi-flat road passing sand dunes with directions to Ras Al Khaimah. We will stay in a desert camp with a unique dinner under the stars, accompanied by live musicians, a fire show, and exciting live entertainment in a unique desert party. Some additional activities like soft archery, sandboarding and meeting an owl will be available to everyone.
We will make sure that this evening is unforgettable.
Straight after breakfast we will ride through Ras Al Khaimah and into the wadis (valleys and alluvial river beds) that are either dry or hold pools of water; past orchards and surprisingly vibrant green areas. Surrounded by towering arid mountains, it’s not long before the climbing starts in earnest. Several hairpins later and divided by long inclines, you will reach the finish at 1,490 m. Stop for lunch and tehn enjoy the descent or jump in teh support vehicle. Check off your bucket list, the highest climb in the UAE, Jebel Jais.
Transfer to your Dubai hotel.
Today, a ride through Dubai. Starting from our hotel at the Meydan Horse Racecourse and home to the world’s richest horse race, the Dubai Cup, we’ll ride the former camel trail and now famous Nad El Sheba cycle path into Dubai, to famous Sheikh Zayed Road lined with skyscrapers the Cafe Peloton and of course along the many cycle paths on or near the waterfront
We have reached the end of this amazing tour in the UAE. Dramatic desert scenery and oases juxtaposed against brand-new modernity. Superb roads, delicious food, friendly people and of course hotel luxury. Plus the opportunity to ride some of the routes of the UCI race, maybe even some of the team’s training.
After breakfast, we will take you to the airport for your onward journey. Ride safe and hopefully see you on the road again soon.
*We can arrange to extend your stay in Dubai
