United Arab Emirates

Located 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai, it is one of the most popular activities among Dubai residents. 3 circuits of 30, 50 and 80 kilometers allow you to pedal in the middle of the desert. It's simply magical. If you don't have a bike, no worries! The small shop located at the start allows you to rent good equipment, helmet included and for the whole family. If you want to venture beyond the 30 km, make sure you have enough water and a fully charged phone. Avoid the hottest hours.

What a great idea to stretch your legs by getting on one of those bicycles to ride around the Oasis. As soon as you cross the entrance, you will find "0asis bicycle Rental" without any worries. No paperwork is required. You will be able to roam the 1,200 hectares accompanied by the singing of the birds, while admiring the play of light in the palm trees of the 550 small orchards shared by the happy owners. Magnificent photos are to be taken!

Several possible routes, flat or mountainous, in the wheel of a guide. The first one is accessible to all. You will walk in the lagoon to see the pink flamingos nesting in the heart of the mangroves. The one-hour tour starts early in the morning or just before sunset. It is suitable for the whole family and small trailers are even available for small children. The other option is to hop on a mountain bike and explore the reserve's wildlife. This is an outing for trained people only.

Wolfi bike shop rents and sells high quality bikes for a day or for longer periods if you wish. Every Friday morning, they also organise outings through their group Dubai Roadsters for experienced cyclists. In winter, the departure is at 6.30 am and the minimum distance is 85 km at a speed of 35 km/hour. You can join the group for free provided you call them beforehand and get a map with all your information in case of an accident, available at the shop.

It's a self-service bike rental. Once you download the app, you're all set. Here's the list of locations where you can pick them up: Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Al Barsha, The Greens, Internet City, Media City, Palm Jumeirah, Deira, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai Canal, Karama, Mankhool, Al Qudra in the desert. However, you will not be able to cycle around the whole city. It is not possible to use the green running trails and beware of heat stroke during the hot season.