United Arab Emirates • Stage Race
A shimmering oasis of speed where the world's elite sprinters trade blows against a backdrop of futuristic skylines and vast, wind-swept deserts. This is a high-stakes chess match played out in brutal echelons, culminating in the lung-searing, sun-drenched ascents of Jebel Hafeet that crown the king of the sand.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Total Distance
1004 km
Characterized by pan-flat desert stages prone to devastating crosswinds and echelons, high-speed finishes under urban floodlights, and two decisive mountain finishes on the wide, consistent gradients of Jebel Jais and Jebel Hafeet.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
The race was born from the merger of the Dubai Tour and Abu Dhabi Tour, establishing the only WorldTour event in the Middle East.
The competition gained global headlines when it was prematurely abandoned due to one of the first major COVID-19 outbreaks in professional sports.
Tadej Pogačar secured a historic and symbolic home victory for UAE Team Emirates.
Lennert Van Eetvelt took a spectacular final-day victory on Jebel Hafeet to claim the title by just seconds.