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Hatta is a paradise for mountain bikers. Getty Images
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Al Qudra cycling track is the longest circuit in Dubai. AFP
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Nad Al Sheba is home to a former camel track that now offers cyclists 13km of pathway, with views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Pawan Singh / The National
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Dubai Autodrome in Motor City also offers a private 2.4km circuit that's good for beginners and veterans alike. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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A 19km bike track connects Al Khawaneej community to the Mushrif Park pathway. Pawan Singh / The National
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Bikers can head to Jumeirah Beach, where a recently completed 16km track extends alongside the shoreline. Sarah Dea / The National
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Meydan cycling track is good for families. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Water Canal has cycling lanes. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Barsha Pond Park also boasts dedicated cycling lanes. Satish Kumar / The National
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Al Warqa in Ras Al Khor has shaded cycling lanes. Satish Kumar / The National
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The cycle track in Mushrif Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Expo 2020 Dubai has 10km of cycling tracks, plus bikes for hire and shaded bike stops. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai Marina and JBR have dedicated cycling lanes. Satish Kumar / The National
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Hatta is a paradise for mountain bikers. Getty Images
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Al Qudra cycling track is the longest circuit in Dubai. AFP
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Nad Al Sheba is home to a former camel track that now offers cyclists 13km of pathway, with views of Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Pawan Singh / The National
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Dubai Autodrome in Motor City also offers a private 2.4km circuit that's good for beginners and veterans alike. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
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A 19km bike track connects Al Khawaneej community to the Mushrif Park pathway. Pawan Singh / The National
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Bikers can head to Jumeirah Beach, where a recently completed 16km track extends alongside the shoreline. Sarah Dea / The National
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Meydan cycling track is good for families. Victor Besa / The National
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Dubai Water Canal has cycling lanes. Pawan Singh / The National
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Al Barsha Pond Park also boasts dedicated cycling lanes. Satish Kumar / The National
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Al Warqa in Ras Al Khor has shaded cycling lanes. Satish Kumar / The National
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The cycle track in Mushrif Park. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Expo 2020 Dubai has 10km of cycling tracks, plus bikes for hire and shaded bike stops. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dubai Marina and JBR have dedicated cycling lanes. Satish Kumar / The National
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Hatta is a paradise for mountain bikers. Getty Images
Eight popular cycling tracks in Dubai, from Al Qudra to Jumeirah
There are plans to extend bike pathways in the city by 296 kilometres
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