Cycling options across the UAE



Cycle Safe Dubai Friday morning rides at Al Qudra Road, from 35-kilometre beginners to 100km advanced. www.cyclesafedubai

Dubai Roadsters regular rides at Nad Al Sheba and Jumeirah Beach Road. More information at www.dubairoadsters.com

Yas Marina Circuit attracts hundreds of riders every Tuesday evening. Register at www.yasmarinacircuit.com

Nad Al Sheba Cycle this new track is split into 8km, 6km and 4km courses. It also has a separate child's track. Parking and other facilities are provided, and no cars can access the track. It is open to the public.

Zayed Velodrome this 250-metre track opposite Sharjah International Airport is now open to expatriate and Emirati members of the UAE Cycling Federation.

UAE Cycling Federation Visit www.uaecf.ae for a full list of cycling clubs across the country.

How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
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