Completed All the Seven Emirates of United Arab Emirates (2012-2022)

Filipino Expat adventure on quest to visit all Seven Emirates of the UAE 2012-2022

How to Apply for United Arab Emirates Tourist Visa as a Middle East (GCC) Expat (2012)

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Week-end Solo Trip, My First Visit (2012)

Axe Apollo Middle East Grand Finale in Dubai, My 2nd Visit (2013)

Start of New Life as an OFW in Abu Dhabi, My 1st UAE Expat Life (2016)

UAE's highest peak, Jebel Jais (1,911masl) in Ras Al Khaimah (2017)

25 Days Family Trip on Budget Winter Get-away in UAE (2017)

Sightseeing the Awesome Picturesque Spots of Sharjah, My 2nd UAE Expat Life (2022)

Random Walk Short Visit in Ajman and Umm Al Quwain (2022)

Fujairah Morning visit; Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Fort (2022)

United Arab Emirates, often referred to as the U.A.E, is a federation of seven emirates on the eastern side of the Arabian peninsula, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf. It has coastlines on the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, with Saudi Arabia to the west and southwest, and Oman to the southeast and also on the eastern tip of the Musandam Peninsula as well as an Omani enclave within its borders. It is a country rich in history and culture and an easy starting point for travels in the Middle East.

https://wikitravel.org/en/United_Arab_Emirates

I visited the Seven Emirates in the following chronological order; Dubai (2012), Abu Dhabi (2012), Ras Al Khaimah (2017), Sharjah (2017), Ajman (2022), Umm Al Quwain (2022) and Fujairah (2022). 

Completed All the Seven Emirates of United Arab Emirates (2012-2022)

OFW 4th Episode: Forever Grateful and Proud of My Abu Dhabi Journey

Living my fortunate life in the capital of United Arab Emirates
24th of October 2016 to 29th of October 2020

"The point of living is not to arrive at the future, it's to arise in the present. Train your mind to see the good in Everything"

I arrived in Abu Dhabi on midnight of 24-Oct-2016 and went directly to Mussafa Workers Village for my more than a month accommodation. This was my 2nd visit to Abu Dhabi (1st was in 2012) and 3rd visit in UAE (1st was 2012 and 2nd was 2013). I spent my first 6 months on probation as Aircraft Maintenance Production Planning Engineer until 17-Apr-2017, the first day of being part of the Production Planning family as regular employee.

Through the years I stayed in Abu Dhabi I become more resilient and learned a lot from Cleaners, to Technicians, to Technical Officers, to fellow Engineers and to the Management. Moreover, I never thought I would go this far, the rollercoaster ride was indeed a professional expedition to reminisce. I have had a wonderful exposures working with my previous company and have experienced tremendous personal and professional growth. I was able to grow into the role widening my knowledge in all aspects of commercial aircraft planning function. The only way to do a great work is to love what you do despite the ups and downs. Unfortunately, layoff occurs mainly due to business-wide decisions during the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic.

This is what this is, part of the journey is the end. All I can say is thank you very, very much to the department I belong and to the company I've worked for four years. I am forever grateful and proud working in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Forever Grateful and Proud on My Abu Dhabi Journey (2016-2020)

Abu Dhabi Long Distance Solo Folding Bike Cycling: Thanksgiving Ride

November 13 and 17, 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Forever Grateful and Proud of My Abu Dhabi Journey (2016-2020)

"And now, the end is near. And so I face the final curtain. I've lived in Abu Dhabi a life that's full.

I traveled each and every highway and I did it my way"

Around less than 2 weeks before my repatriation flight schedule (going out of United Arab Emirates for good), I decided to provide an adventure tribute for all the remarkable memories I've made with Abu Dhabi. Sightseeing the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for one last time through long distance folding bike cycling solo adventure (which I discovered only during Pandemic Lockdown) is the best way to express my deepest appreciation. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than four years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of UAE's capital. This folding bike long distance escapade in Abu Dhabi, was the series of longest distance I achieved and served as my 6th and 7th for 100 kilometers. 

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy

6th 124 Kilometer Abu Dhabi Day Ride (November 13, 2020 Friday)
Route Flow : Bin Zayed Highway - Yas Island - Emirates Park Zoo - Abu Dhabi Airport - Etihad - Sheik Zayed Bridge
Route description : scorching hot on the highway
Cycling tracks : along outermost lane

7th 108 Kilometer Abu Dhabi Solo Night Ride (November 17, 2020 Thursday)
Route Flow : Corniche - Palaces - Al Hudayriat Island - Grand Mosque - Al Reem Island
Route description : sightseeing the sunset along the Al Hudayriat Island
Cycling tracks : complete in Al Hudayriat Island, along outermost lane

Abu Dhabi Long Distance Solo Folding Bike Cycling: Finale Thanksgiving Ride 

Sightseeing Abu Dhabi Emirate (UAE) through Folding Bike Cycling

My 2020 newly discovered hobby in the United Arab Emirates

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing: it makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” – Voltaire

Thank you very much to Abu Dhabi Folding Bike (ADFB) group for the adventure they initiated when I bravely joined them last January 2020 without knowing anyone among the members. They ignited my senses in city biking combining my enthusiasm on the city tourist destination, self-guided solo trips and places I have never been.

ADFB's Jubail Mangrove Park and 100km Challenge night ride (Feb. 2020)
Long Distance Challenge 2nd (150km) and 3rd Day Ride (150 km) (Mar. 2020)
Corniche - Palaces - Nareel Island (30 km) (Apr. 2020)
Al Bateen - Hudayriat Island (38 km) (Apr. 2020)
Al Reem Island Dinosaur Route (20 km) (Apr. 2020)
Zayed Free Port - Marsa Mina (21km) (Apr. 2020)
Jubail Island - Mangrove Park (31km) (Apr. 2020)
Saadiyat Island - Cultural District (Louvre) (35km) (Apr. 2020)
Yas Island Theme Parks (Ferrari World, Waterworld) (75km) (Apr. 2020)
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Zayed Sports City (38km) (Apr. 2020)
Sheikh Zayed Bridge - Al Dar Headquarters on World Bicycle Day (Jun. 2020)

Long Distance Challenge 4th (100km) and 5th Ride (100 km) (Jul. 2020)

Long Distance Thanksgiving Ride 6th (124km) and 7th Ride (108km) (Nov. 2020)

Sightseeing Abu Dhabi Emirate through Folding Bike Cycling (Al Bateen)

Covid-19 Pandemic OFW NAIA Airport Arrival and Departure Experience

Homecoming of OWWA Registered OFW in the midst of covid-19 Pandemic

September 28 to October 06, 2020

First and foremost, in order to avail the total free services provided in NAIA airport which is sponsored by OWWA, membership has to be updated by applying for OWWA E-Card. You can download the app or online at https://ecard.owwa.gov.ph/.

NAIA Airport Arrival Procedure:

1. Upon arrival, all OFWs will be placed in a separate area for QR Code seminar conducted by Philippine Coast Guard (around 10 minutes)

2. Just beside the seminar area, nasal and oral swab PCR Test will be performed (around 5 minutes). This was my 5th PCR Test and first oral swabbing.

3. Go to Passport Officer for arrival stamp and baggage claim

4. OWWA verification at the exit door, food pack to be provided

5. Bus to Quarantine Facility, we were brought in Makati area

6. Quarantine duration depends on PCR Test, I arrived in hotel around Sept. 28 1800H and the Negative PCR Test Result was provided Sept. 30 1100H. I left the hotel 1200H. 

NAIA Airport Departure Procedure:

1. Live the new normal, observe social distancing. 

2. Negative Covid19 test certificate requirement, depends on the airline and airport of destination. I availed the St. Lukes Hospital Covid Test, PhP4,300 with result around 12 hours.

3. Negative Covid19 test certificate should be printed. 

4. Face shield and face mask are mandatory from NAIA check-in to boarding gate only. 

NAIA Airport Terminal 1 Arrival

Covid-19 Phase III Inactivated Trial Vaccine Journey in Abu Dhabi

Halls 6 and 8 ADNEC building, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (starting 08 August 2020) #4Humanity

The study focuses on the efficacy and acquired immunity of the inactive SARS-Covid-2 vaccine, developed by Sinopharm (CNBG), being done to determine how safe and effective the proposed treatment is for a Covid-19 vaccine. This vaccine is approved by UAE Ministry of Health. Some common reaction when receiving vaccine are pain, redness, stiffness and itching at the vaccine area. System reaction includes fever, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. In general, these symptoms do not require treatment as they usually go away on their own without prescription / medication.

Volunteer participation quantity and duration - 15,000 healthy adults within 12 months of study. Registration requirements are the following; (1) must be healthy and 18 years old and above, (2) with valid UAE residence permit, (3) passed the assessment eligibility. You cannot participate if (1) pregnant, (2) have history of SARS / MERS infection, (3) had fever, cough, fatigue within the last 14 days, (4) with medicine allergy, (5) history of epilepsy, diabetes, asthma or any chronic diseases. Volunteers are free to withdraw in the middle of the study at any time and will not bear any responsibility arising from withdrawal.

Volunteers contribution to this scientific study will help fight and prevent the Covid-19 pandemic and save precious human lives all around the world #4Humanity. As a small token, volunteers will receive a Recognition Letter, 1,000 AED ($270/PhP13,000) worth of shopping vouchers and other giveaways. In addition, volunteers can visit all 7 Emirates with no border restrictions.

Covid-19 Phase III Trial Vaccine Journey in Abu Dhabi

Stem-Cell FUE Hair Transplant and PRP Hair Improvement Journey

Hair thickness rejuvenation dream in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
September 2019 to September 2020

Three major requirement if you desire to have the Hair Transplant:
1. Donor area is healthy - can cover the recipient (balding) area, usually with minimum of 2,000 grafts to extract
2. Blood Test - should PASSED all the required 13 sets of test
3. The Budget - hair transplant is a cosmetic surgery and expensive, usually not covered by the insurance.

STEM-CELL FOLLICLE UNIT EXTRACTION (FUE) HAIR TRANSPLANT
Stem Cell FUE, is the latest hair transplantation technique for male & female that is faster and effective than the traditional FUT and FUE hair transplant methods. The technique uses an automated tool for harvesting donor hairs. This tool works just like the punch machine used for manual FUE, but at a faster rate, and with more precision and accuracy. It allows graft extraction at the fastest speed with 100% precision and accuracy and minimum graft damage rate.

PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) HAIR ENHANCEMENT
PRP (platelet rich plasma) is a procedure that keeps you safe from surgery and provides you a solution to your hair fall. This procedure is desired if you have a receding hairline, just need improvement in already existing hair and just want to strengthen hair and make them shinier.

Stem-Cell FUE Hair Transplant and PRP Hair Improvement Journey

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (100 km): Post Lockdown Solo Night Rides

June 28-29 and July 05-06, 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. This folding bike long distance escapade in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was the series of longest distance I achieved and served as my 4th and 5th for 100 kilometers. This long distance challenge was also initiated fun biking adventure by Abu Dhabi Folding Bikes Group where I joined only last January 2020 and inspired during the 5th Anniversary certificate awarding. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

4th 100 Kilometer Abu Dhabi Solo Night Ride (1830H Sun 28-Jun to 0130H Mon 29-Jun, 2020)
Route Flow : Corniche - Al Mina - Flagpole - Palaces - Al Bateen - Grand Mosque
Route description : sightseeing the sunset along the Corniche
Cycling tracks : along outermost lane

5th 100 Kilometer Abu Dhabi Solo Night Ride (1815H Sun 05-Jul to 0115H Mon 06-Jul, 2020)
Route Flow : Al Bateen - Al Hudayriat Island - Airport Road - Abu Dhabi Airport - Etihad
Route description : sightseeing the sunset along the Al Hudayriat Island
Cycling tracks : along outermost lane

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (100 km): Post Lockdown Solo Night Rides

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (62 km): 122nd Independence Day Ride

June 15 (Monday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

“We cannot free ourselves unless we move forward united in a single desire.”- Emilio Aguinaldo

Independence Day (Araw ng Kasarinlán / Kalayaan) is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12, commemorating the declaration of Philippine independence from Spain in 1898. This year marked as the 122nd Year of Philippine Independence Day.

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Corniche first, then to Al Mina, back to Corniche, Flagpole, Palaces, Al Bateen then back Hamdan.

Route Flow : Corniche - Al Mina - Flagpole - Palaces - Al Bateen
Route distance : more than 60 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : sightseeing the sunset along the Corniche
Cycling tracks : on most of the time, along outermost lane
Best time to bike : afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (62 km): 122nd Independence Day Ride

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (61 km): AlDar HQ for World Bicycle Day 2020

June 02 (Tuesday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." - Albert Einstein

In April 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 3 as International World Bicycle Day. The resolution for World Bicycle Day recognizes "the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the Bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, and that it is a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transport.
https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Al Meena Street first, then to all the way to E10 Road going to Dubai.

Route Flow : Al Meena - E10 Road - Sheik Zayed Bridge
Route distance : more than 60 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : almost exactly along the main road, always observe safety biking
Cycling tracks : along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (61 km): AlDar Headquarters for World Bicycle Day 2020

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (38 km): Grand Mosque - Zayed Sports City

April 18 (Saturday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Al Bateen first, then to Al Khaleej Al Arabi Road passing through Capital Center, Zayed Sports City, making U-turn in Grand Mosque, coming back through Bin Saeed Road (Airport Road).

Route Flow : Al Bateen - Capital Center - Grand Mosque - Zayed Sports City - Philippine Embassy - Airport Road
Route distance : more than 35 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views along Al Khaleej Al Arabi Road and Grand Mosque
Cycling tracks : along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (38 km): Grand Mosque - Zayed Sports City

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (75 km): Yas Island (Theme Parks)

April 17 (Friday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Corniche area first, then go straight to Bin Zayed Highway from Saadiyat Island, Jubail Island, Yas Island theme parks (Marina Circuit, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World, Ferrari World) and go back to Hamdan Street. I did this journey from 0630H to 1130H with 7 bridges passed through.

Route Flow : Corniche - Bin Zayed Highway - Saadiyat Island - Jubail Island - Yas Island
Route distance : more than 70 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views along Bin Zayed Highway
Cycling tracks : only along Yas Island, the rest of the area is along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (78 km): Yas Island (Theme Parks)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (21 km): Zayed Free Port (Marsa Mina)

April 14 (Tuesday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Corniche area first, then to Free port (Zayed Port) and Marsa Mina.

Route Flow : Corniche - Dhow Harbor - New Mina Port - Marsa Mina
Route distance : more than 21 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : views along Corniche and cruise ships 
Cycling tracks : only along Corniche and Marsa Mina, the rest of the area is along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (21 km): Zayed Free Port (Marsa Mina)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (35 km): Saadiyat Island (Cultural District)

April 11 (Saturday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Corniche area or Hamdan Street first, then to Al Zahiyah, Sheik Khalifa Bridge, New York University, Saadiyat Beach Club, Cultural District (Manarat Al Saadiyat, Louvre Abu Dhabi) and go back to Hamdan Street. Ideally to bike during nights and early morning as the scorching heat of the sun attacks as early as 0900H.

Route Flow : Al Zahiyah - Sheik Kalifa Bridge - Saadiyat Beach - Cultural District (Louvre)
Route distance : more than 30 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views along Sheik Kalifa Bridge and E12 Road
Cycling tracks : almost none, along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : early morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (35 km): Al Saadiyat Island (Louvre)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (31 km): Jubail Island (Mangrove Park)

April 10 (Friday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Corniche area or Hamdan Street first, then to Al Zahiyah, Sheik Khalifa Bridge, Al Nahyan Highway, Abu Dhabi - Al Falah Road (E12), right side to Jubail Mangrove Park and go back to Hamdan Street. Ideally to bike during nights and early morning as the scorching heat of the sun attacks as early as 0900H.

Route Flow : Al Zahiyah - Sheik Kalifa Bridge - E12 Road - Jubail Island Mangrove Park
Route distance : more than 30 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views along Sheik Kalifa Bridge and E12 Road
Cycling tracks : almost none, along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : early morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (48 km): Al Jubail Island (Mangrove Park)

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (20 km): Al Reem Island Dinosaur Route

April 04 (Saturday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to start this journey is through Hazaa Bin Zayed the First Bridge along E10 Road then turn right on the on-going construction of Al Reem Mall (will be the biggest mall in Abu Dhabi), Reem Village and follow the Dinosaur shape road on the google map (around 8km distance) until you reach the Jazeerat Al Reem. Exit going back home is through Al Mariah Island's The Galleria Mall and Hamdan Bridge.

Route Flow : Hazaa Bin Zayed the First Bridge - Al Reem Mall - The Gate District - Shams - Al Mariah Island
Route distance : around 20 kilometers, 8 kilometers for Dino route (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views of high-rise buildings (on-going construction)
Cycling tracks : mostly but since not much cars passing-by, along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi City Biking (20 km): Al Reem Island Dinosaur Route

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (38 km): Al Bateen - Hudayriat Island

April 03 (Friday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way start this journey is through Al Bateen from Nareel Area then to Central Bank, Crown Prince Court and finally to Hudayriat Bridge and Hudayriat Island. Hudayriat Island is a cycling heaven due to the following; (1) the bridge is a bit challenging due to its long assault going up with 2km approximate length and (2) the island has more than 10km cycling route road with amazing views of the bridge, Arabian Gulf and mainland Abu Dhabi.

Route Flow : Al Bateen - Central Bank - Crown Prince Court - Hudayriat Bridge - Hudayriat Island
Route distance : more than 35 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views along Hudayriat Bridge and Hudayriat Island
Cycling tracks : along Hudayriat Bridge and Hudayriat Island and some parts of Al Bateen
Best time to bike : morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi City Biking (38 km): Al Bateen - Hudayriat Island

Abu Dhabi Folding Bike Cycling (30 km): Corniche - Palaces - Nareel

April 02 (Thursday), 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Folding Bike Cycling is my newly discovered hobby in the UAE's capital. This is an alternative / replacement for my itchy feet on my quest to fulfill my beyond #lakbay100 journey for other countries which I did not visited yet. As what a usual traveler quote, there is no place like home. Abu Dhabi City is my home for more than three years and surprisingly, biking gave me a one-of-a-kind perspective on the amazing views of this city. Thank you Abu Dhabi :)

My biking adventure starting point is on my home building along Hamdan Street. The best way to do this journey is through Corniche area first, then to Flagpole, Marina Mall, Emirates Palace, Presidential Palace (Qasr Al Watan), Nareel Island and go back to Hamdan Street. On this day I did the reverse but it is not advisable due to opposite traffic direction from Emirates Palace to Marina Mall and Flagpole.

Route Flow : Corniche - Flagpole - Marina Mall - Emirates Palace - Presidential Palace - Nareel Island
Route distance : more than 30 kilometers (start / end in Hamdan Street)
Route description : amazing views along Corniche, Palaces and Nareel
Cycling tracks : only along Corniche and Nareel, the rest of the area is along the road outermost lane
Best time to bike : morning and afternoon until evening (weekend preferably)

Abu Dhabi City Biking (30 km): Corniche - Palaces - Nareel

150 Kilometer Abu Dhabi City Folding Bike 2nd Solo Day Ride

March 20 Friday 1000H to 2200H, 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

This folding bike long distance escapade in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates was the longest distance I achieved so far and served as my 3rd for 100 kilometers and 2nd on 150 kilometers. The 150 kilometer challenge was an initiated fun biking adventure of Abu Dhabi Folding Bikes Group where I joined only last January 2020 and inspired during the 5th Anniversary certificate awarding.

I started the cycling monitor on run keeper app in Hamdan Street where I live, going to Airport Road to the direction of Zayed Sports City and Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque. Afterwards to Mussafah Bridge, passed-by to my first residential area in Mussafa, Dalma Mall until E30 main road all the way to Al Wathba's Sheik Zayed Heritage Festival. Then went back to city via E22 Main Road,  Shiek Zayed Bridge and with my last destination Al Reem Island before the night snacks and ride home.

150 Kilometer Abu Dhabi City Folding Bike 2nd Solo Day Ride

150 Kilometer Abu Dhabi City Folding Bike Solo Day Ride

March 14 Saturday 1030H to 2130H, 2020 in Abu Dhabi City, United Arab Emirates

Another Longest ride bucket list just after 8 days after accomplishment of my personal best longest record of 100 Kilometer Challenge Abu Dhabi City Folding Bike Ride at Night. The longest bike rides I had before this event was around 40km morning ride to Jubail Mangrove Park, Abu Dhabi (Feb. 2020)  and more than 50km afternoon mountain bike ride in Easter Island, Chile (Jan. 2020) for the stunning beauty of coastline.

The 150 kilometer challenge is an initiated biking fun adventure of Abu Dhabi Folding Bikes Group where I joined only last January 2020 and inspired during the 5th Anniversary certificate awarding. This trip served as my 1st long distance solo bike ride in the city.

I started the cycling monitor on run keeper app in Hamdan Street where I live, going to ADIA Corniche in the direction to Marsa Mina. Ride out continues to Flagpole then to UAE Presidential Palace (Qasr Al Watan), continued to Al Bateen all the way to the Al Hudayriat Bridge and Island. I had my 30min breaktime in ADNOC gas station before the ADNEC building and the Zayed Sports City. I reached the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque then all the way to Mussafah Bridge. Then went back to city via Maqta Bridge and Shiek Zayed Road and with my last destination Al Reem Island before the night snacks and ride home.

150 Kilometer Abu Dhabi City Folding Bike Solo Day Ride