Mushrif Park MTB Trails: Map, Loops & Facts
Mushrif Park is Dubai’s home of mountain biking: a purpose-built singletrack network inside Mushrif National Park on Al Khawaneej Road, winding through the city’s largest indigenous ghaf forest. The trails mapped on this site total about 50 km, colour-graded the MTB way: Green (≈14 km, beginner), Blue (≈17 km, intermediate) and Red (≈19 km, advanced). Park entry is AED 3 per person or AED 10 per vehicle, paid by Nol card at the gate, and the bike trails run on their own hours, reported as 06:00–18:00. This is proper off-road riding: bring (or rent) a mountain bike. Road bikes belong on Al Qudra or Nad Al Sheba.
Key facts
- Total length
- ≈50 km of singletrack (measured from the network mapped on this site)
- Grading
- Green ≈14 km (beginner) · Blue ≈17 km (intermediate) · Red ≈19 km (advanced)
- Surface
- Natural singletrack: hardpack, sand patches, forest floor
- Trail hours
- 06:00–18:00 (reported; park gates open 08:00)
- Entry cost
- AED 3 per person · AED 10 per vehicle, paid by Nol card
- Location
- Mushrif National Park, Al Khawaneej Rd · ≈25.22° N, 55.44° E
- Bike rental
- AED 60–70 in the park
- Kids
- Young Rangers trail: free 1.5 km forest loop for under-12s (added late 2025)
- Bike type
- Mountain bike required: not rideable on a road bike
- Difficulty
- Genuinely graded: Reds are technical, not just longer
- Best time
- Oct–Apr season · summer: first hours after opening only
Verified against the sources below (desk research, field ride pending). Facts we have not confirmed on the ground are left out until we ride the track.
Trails & grading
Mushrif is the one place in urban Dubai where cycling means singletrack, not asphalt. The network mapped on this site totals roughly 50 km, built as short named segments, Green 1–2, Blue 1–10 and Red 1–3, that link into loops, so you ride grade-to-grade rather than committing to one long circuit. Green segments (≈14 km) are smooth, flowing forest trail and the right first taste of off-road riding; Blues (≈17 km) add speed, tighter turns and sandier surface; Reds (≈19 km) are the technical end: expect loose surface and features that reward real bike-handling. Guides quote the network anywhere from 20 km upward; the ≈50 km figure here is measured directly from the trail geometry on our live map, which is why we publish it. The setting is the point as much as the riding: Mushrif National Park holds Dubai’s largest indigenous ghaf forest, and the trails thread through it, one of the few rides in the emirate with genuine shade.
Getting there & entry
Mushrif National Park sits on Al Khawaneej Road in eastern Dubai, about 20–25 minutes from Downtown and 10 minutes from Dubai International Airport by car. Driving is the practical option, with parking inside the park. Entry is AED 3 per person or AED 10 per vehicle, and the gates take payment by Nol card (the same card used on the metro), so top one up before you arrive. Park hours are reported as 08:00–22:00 Sunday–Wednesday and 08:00–23:00 Thursday–Saturday, while the hiking and bike trails are reported to run 06:00–18:00. Early birds should confirm access at the gate, and we’ve flagged that mismatch for our field check. The trails close at sunset by design: this is a nature reserve, not a floodlit sports park.
Rentals & facilities
You can turn up without a bike: rentals inside the park run around AED 60–70, and reviewers report the fleet suits the Green and Blue trails (bring your own bike if you plan to ride Reds hard). For families, the Young Rangers trail, added in late 2025, is a free 1.5 km forest loop built specifically for children under 12, which makes Mushrif the easiest place in Dubai to introduce kids to real trail riding. The wider park has the facilities of a major Dubai Municipality park, with toilets, kiosks, barbecue areas and pools clustered around the main loop road rather than out on the trails, so treat the singletrack like desert riding: carry your own water.
What riders should know
Rider knowledge: community consensus (TripAdvisor reviews, local rider write-ups), not official park information.
Respect the grading. Mushrif’s colours mean what they say: riders consistently report the Reds as properly technical, and the honest move on a first visit is a Green warm-up lap before sampling anything harder. Sand is the local hazard: after windy days, drifted sand sits on corners even on Green trails, and front wheels wash out fast on it. Heat rules the calendar as it does everywhere in Dubai. October to April is the season, and in summer the 06:00 opening exists for a reason: reviewers describe the forest as airless by mid-morning. The trail network is popular enough that the park reportedly handles up to 3,000 riders on a busy day, so winter Friday and Saturday mornings mean traffic on the flow lines: pass on the wider forest sections and call your side. Phone signal is good throughout, but tell someone before riding the outer Red segments alone; they are the loneliest corners of the park. And check the sky, not just the forecast: trails here shed water slowly, and riding them wet cuts them up for everyone.
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FAQ
How long are the Mushrif Park bike trails?
The singletrack network mapped on this site totals about 50 km: roughly 14 km of Green (beginner), 17 km of Blue (intermediate) and 19 km of Red (advanced) segments. Published guides quote lower figures (around 20 km) because they count only the main loops; our number is measured from the full trail geometry on the live map.
How much does Mushrif Park cost, and how do I pay?
Entry is AED 3 per person or AED 10 per vehicle, paid by Nol card at the gate. The trails themselves are free once you’re inside; bike rental is around AED 60–70. (Sources: WOW Dubai Travel, Dubai Wisdom.)
What are the trail opening hours?
The bike and hiking trails are reported to run 06:00–18:00 daily, inside park hours of roughly 08:00–22:00 (to 23:00 Thursday–Saturday). There is no night riding: the trails close at sunset. (Sources: Audiala, WOW Dubai Travel; early-morning access being field-verified.)
Do I need a mountain bike for Mushrif Park?
Yes. This is natural singletrack with sand, roots and technical features, not asphalt. A hardtail mountain bike handles the Greens and Blues; road and hybrid bikes belong on Al Qudra, Nad Al Sheba or the coastal tracks instead.
Is Mushrif Park good for beginners and kids?
Yes. It’s the best trail introduction in Dubai. The ≈14 km of Green segments are built for first-timers, rentals are available in the park, and the free Young Rangers trail (1.5 km, added late 2025) is designed for children under 12.
When is the best time to ride Mushrif?
October to April, in the morning. In summer, ride at the 06:00 trail opening and be done early: the forest holds heat, and by mid-morning conditions are harsh. Winter weekend mornings are busiest; weekdays are far quieter.
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