Coming soon to Dubai: 50km cycling track in forest with 70,000 trees

Dubai - The rugged track provides an enjoyable riding experience even for beginners.

Heads up Dubai-ites, a 50km cycling track coming up in the city will see you bike down sandy paths, surrounded by lush green trees.

The sand bike track is coming up in the Mushrif National Park.

The first facility of its kind to be built by the Dubai Municipality in the heart of the city, the track will snake around the park’s forest that has 70,000 trees.

The new track and others being planned by the authorities will help bring the total length of bicycle tracks in Dubai to 739km by 2026.

Dawoud Al Hajri, director-general of the Dubai Municipality, said: “The first phase of the winding track, which is three metres wide, has the capacity to accommodate more than 3,000 cyclists per day. The track starts from near the main gate of the park and ends at the same point. It features three quick-return lanes linked to three rest stops as well as two bike rental and repair shops.

“The rugged track provides an enjoyable riding experience even for beginners.”