H.E. Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council said: “The UAE Tour and the UAE Tour Women continue to grow in stature year after year, confirming Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates as a global hub for world-class cycling. These events showcase not only elite sporting competition, but also the diversity of our landscapes, from modern cities to iconic desert and mountain settings. We are proud to welcome the world’s best riders once again and to deliver races that reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability in sport“.
Fabrizio D’Amico, Chief Operating Officer RCS Sports and Events and UAE Tour Director said: “The 2026 routes of the UAE Tour and UAE Tour Women have been designed to provide a spectacular racing experience and a balanced sporting challenge. This year marks an important milestone as the UAE Tour has been elevated within the UCI points scale, now standing alongside the most prestigious one-week stage races in the world. With the introduction of a new climb on Jebel Mobrah, alongside the iconic summit finish on Jebel Hafeet, an individual time trial, and stages tailored for sprinters, the UAE Tour continues to affirm its unique identity on the UCI WorldTour calendar. The UAE Tour Women, meanwhile, continues its strong growth trajectory, culminating once again with a decisive finale on Jebel Hafeet that showcases the very best in women’s cycling“.
