It is definitely worth getting because you can use it around in many place including around your house or during events. However, it is definitely not a way to transport from place to place because the roads don't help much.
Honestly, if your thinking of using it as a mode of transport, DONT. It is way too hot and not that safe either. But there are areas where you can cycle for exercise, mostly in communities.
Yes, but it is really only safe to cycle on the cycling tracks, there is one at Nad al Sheba 4k & 8k loops, its close to Meydan race course. there is also al qudra near Arabian Ranches which has an 18k straight 50k loop then back 18k's to the car park. I haven't done this myself yet, as i am just a beginner, but I've heard its quiet good. Utility cycling or commuting wouldn't be very safe, although i have seen more people on bikes recently especially around Jumeirah. There is a cycling club, dubai roadsters. Not a member as I am still too slow but they seem quiet nice when they speed past me on the track :)
edited by mannikat on 17/02/2014
Whoops didnt know how old this question was!
Yes, but it is really only safe to cycle on the cycling tracks, there is one at Nad al Sheba 4k & 8k loops, its close to Meydan race course. there is also al qudra near Arabian Ranches which has an 18k straight 50k loop then back 18k's to the car park. I haven't done this myself yet, as i am just a beginner, but I've heard its quiet good. Utility cycling or commuting wouldn't be very safe, although i have seen more people on bikes recently especially around Jumeirah. There is a cycling club, dubai roadsters. Not a member as I am still too slow but they seem quiet nice when they speed past me on the track :)
<em>edited by mannikat on 17/02/2014</em>
Yes it is, If you live within one of the larger communities there is plenty of cycling. There are also numerous purpose built cycle tracks scattered around the city. We use our bikes alot.