United Arab Emirates • Stage Race
A high-stakes chess match played across sun-bleached horizons, where the peloton is perpetually haunted by the threat of desert echelons tearing the race to ribbons. It is a spectacle of modern architectural marvels and ancient sands, all leading to a singular, agonizing showdown on the switchbacks of Jebel Hafeet.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Total Distance
533 km
Flat desert stages highly susceptible to crosswinds and echelon formation, high-speed bunch sprints, and a signature mountain finish on the 10km ascent of Jebel Hafeet.
The inaugural edition is launched as the first-ever UCI Women's WorldTour race in the Middle East.
Elisa Longo Borghini makes history by claiming the first overall victory after a tactical masterclass on the slopes of Jebel Hafeet.
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| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
World Champion Lotte Kopecky secures a definitive victory, cementing the race as a prestigious early-season target for the world's best climbers.