UAE Tour

February 19 - 25, 2024

Champion: Lennert Van Eetvelt (BEL) from Lotto–Dstny

Second place: Ben O'Connor (AUS) from Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale

Third place: Pello Bilbao (ESP) from Team Bahrain Victorious 

140 cyclists

22 international teams: UAE Team Emirates, Alpecin - Deceuninck, Astana Qazaqstan Team, Bahrain Victorious, BORA - Hansgrohe, Cofidis, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team, EF Education - Easypost, INEOS Grenadiers, Intermarché - Wanty, Team Visma - Lease a Bike, Lidl - Trek, Movistar Team, Soudal Quick–Step, Team DSM - Firmenich PostNL, Team Jayco AlUla, Lotto - DSTNY, Israel - Premier Tech, Corratec - Vini Fantini, Tudor Pro Cycling Team

7 stages:

Al Dhafra Walk - Liwa Palace: 143 km

Al Hudayriat Island: 12.1 km

Marjan Island - Jebel Jais: 176 km

Dubai Police Club - Dubai Harbour: 173 km

Al Aqah - Umm Al Quwain: 182 km

Louvre Museum - Abu Dhabi Breakwater: 138 km

Al Ain – Jebel Hafeet: 161 km

Total Distance: 985.1 km

First stage champion: Tim Merlier (BEL)

Second stage champion: Brandon McNulty (USA)

Third stage champion: Ben O’Connor (AUS)

Fourth stage champion: Tim Merlier (BEL)

Fifth stage champion: Olav Kooij (NDL)

Sixth stage champion: Tim Merlier (BEL)

Seventh stage champion: Lennert Van Eetvelt (BEL)

Teams classification winner: Lidl-Trek

Young rider classification winner: Lennert Van Eetvelt (BEL)

Points classification winner: Tim Merlier (BEL)

Sprints classification winner: Mark Stewart (GBR)

* His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, attended part of the UAE Tour competitions held in the Al Marmoum area, during the fourth stage of the Tour’s sixth edition. The route began at the Dubai Police Officers Club, and passed through a number of the city’s most prominent landmarks and world-famous architectural icons until reaching the finish line at Dubai Harbour.

* His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, attended part of the UAE Tour competitionsr, organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the participation of 140 cyclists representing 22 international teams, as part of the sixth edition of the global sporting event. 

* The winner of the Tour title and the winners of the jerseys, were crowned by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Frontline Heroes Office, His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, His Excellency Ghanim Mubarak Al Hajeri, Director-General for the General Authority of Sports, His Excellency Dr. Aref Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President of Khalifa University, Ali Saeed Bin Thalith, Senior Director of Marine Engineering at Nakheel, and Ayman Al Bijawi, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing at Bin Hamoodah Company, at the end of the seventh and final stage, held in Al Ain.

20 – 26 February 2023

Winner: Remco Evenepoel (BEL) of Soudal–Quick-Step

Second Place: Luke Plapp (AUS) of Ineos Grenadiers

Third Place: Adam Yates (GBR) of UAE Team Emirates              

Total Number of Cyclists: 140

Distance: 1,028 km

7 stages /

1. Al Dhafra Castle – Al Mirfa, 151 km, Winner: Tim Merlier (BEL)

2. Khalifa Port – Khalifa Port, 17.2 km (TTT), Winner: Soudal–Quick-Step

3. Umbrella Beach Al Fujairah – Jebel Jais, 185 km, Winner: Einer Rubio (COL)

4. Al Shindagha – Dubai Harbour, 174 km, Winner: Juan Sebastián Molano (COL)

5. Al Marjan Island – Um Al Quwain, 182 km, Winner: Dylan Groenewegen (NED)

6. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi – Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 166 km, Winner: Tim Merlier (BEL)

7. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium – Jebel Hafeet, 153 km, Winner: Adam Yates (GBR)

Best Team: UAE Team Emirates

Best Young Rider: Remco Evenepoel (BEL) of Soudal–Quick-Step

Super Sprint Winner: Edward Planckaert (BEL) of Alpecin–Deceuninck

Most Individual Points: Tim Merlier (BEL) of Soudal–Quick-Step

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, witnessed part of the competition of the fourth stage, as the riders passed through the Al Marmoom area.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, also viewed part of the sixth stage of the Tour and was keen to welcome all the riders passing through the most prominent landmarks of the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

His Excellency Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Head of the Community Development Department Abu Dhabi, participated in the winners’ coronation ceremony, alongside His Excellency Osama Al Shafar, President of the Asian Cycling Confederation and Vice President of the International Federation, Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Council Abu Dhabi Sports Club, Mubarak Hamad Al Muhairi, Undersecretary of the Department of Education and Knowledge, Saeed Al Dhaheri, Director of the Tourism Product Development Department at the Department of Culture and Tourism, Abdullah Al Rashidi, CEO of Tamouh Healthcare, Ayed Al Ahbabi, legal advisor at the Abu Dhabi Council, Ahmed Ibrahim, marketing director at the International Holding Company, and Ahmed Al Ghafli, company representative from Nakheel.

20 – 26 February 2022

Winner: Tadej Pogačar (SLO) of UAE Team Emirates

Second Place: Adam Yates (GBR) of Ineos Grenadiers

Third Place: Pello Bilbao (ESP) of Team Bahrain Victorious      

Total Number of Cyclists: 126

Distance: 1,058 km

7 stages /

1. Madinat Zayed – Madinat Zayed, 184 km, Winner: Jasper Philipsen (BEL)

2. Al Hudayriat Island – Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 176 km, Winner: Mark Cavendish (GBR)

3. Ajman (Al Zorah), 9 km (ITT), Winner: Stefan Bissegger (SUI)

4. Fujairah Fort – Jebel Jais, 181 km, Winner: Tadej Pogačar (SLO)

5. Ras Al Khaimah Corniche – Al Marjan Island, 182 km, Winner: Jasper Philipsen (BEL)

6. Expo 2020 Dubai – Expo 2020 Dubai, 180 km, Winner: Mathias Vacek (CZE)

7. Al Ain (Al Jahili Fort) – Jebel Hafeet, 148 km, Winner: Tadej Pogačar (SLO)

Best Team: UAE Team Emirates

Best Young Rider: Tadej Pogačar (SLO) of UAE Team Emirates

Super Sprint Winner: Dmitry Strakhov (RUS) of Gazprom–RusVelo

Most Individual Points: Jasper Philipsen (BEL) of Alpecin–Fenix

The champions were crowned by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Pride Office, Osama Al Shafar, Vice President of the International Cycling Federation and President of the Asian Confederation, His Excellency Major General Maktoum Ali Al Sharifi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police, Engineer Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of the Department of Community Development, Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council, and Ghanem Mubarak Rashid Al Hajri, Director General of the Al Ain Zoo and Aquarium General Organization, as well as representatives from the tour’s sponsors.

Sponsors: Ismail Abdullah, CEO of Astrata, Omaima Abu Bakr, Director of the Executive Office

Mubadala, Peter Abraham, International Holding Company representative, Suwaidan Rashid Al Dhaheri, Board Member of the Management of the Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, Mohammed Al Qasim, Nakheel representative, Hashim Al Hashimi, Abu Dhabi Aviation representative, and

Carlo Ferro, representative of the Italian Trade Agency.

His Excellency Sheikh Sultan Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan presented the golden residence visa to Tadej Pogačar and Maro Gianetti, team manager of UAE Team Emirates, in appreciation of their great contributions to international sporting forums.

Pogačar won the winner’s red jersey, sponsored by the International Holding Company, and the white jersey, sponsored by Nakheel for the Best Young Cyclist. Belgian Jasper Philipsen was awarded the green jersey, sponsored by the Italian Trade Agency, as the leader in points, while Russian Dimitri Strakov won the black jersey, sponsored by Abu Dhabi Aviation, for the leader in the Super Sprint stage.

His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office greeted the riders participating in the UAE Tour as they passed through Al Hudayriat island, the heart of tour’s second stage.

21 – 27 February 2021

Winner: Tadej Pogačar (SLO) of UAE Team Emirates

Second Place: Adam Yates (GBR) of Ineos Grenadiers

Third Place: João Almeida (POR) of Deceuninck–Quick-Step   

Total Number of Cyclists: 139

Distance: 1,044 km

7 stages /

1. Al Dhafra Castle – Al Mirfa, 176 km, Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (NED)

2. Al Hudayriat Island, 13 km (ITT), Winner: Filippo Ganna (ITA)

3. Al Ain – Jebel Hafeet, 166 km, Winner: Tadej Pogačar (SLO)

4. Al Marjan Island – Al Marjan Island, 204 km, Winner: Sam Bennett (IRL)

5. Fujairah City – Jebel Jais, 170 km, Winner: Jonas Vingegaard (DEN)

6. Deira Islands – Palm Jumeirah, 168 km, Winner: Sam Bennett (IRL)

7. Yas Mall – Abu Dhabi, 147 km, Winner: Caleb Ewan (AUS)

Best Team: UAE Team Emirates

Best Young Rider: Tadej Pogačar (SLO) of UAE Team Emirates

Super Sprint Winner: Tony Gallopin (FRA) of AG2R Citroën Team

Most Individual Points: David Dekker (NED) of Team Jumbo–Visma

The third edition of the UAE Tour was held without a public presence and under the highest safety standards. Preventive measures and precautionary measures were in accordance with a strict health protocol aimed at ensuring the safety of all participants and organisers in light of the repercussions of the 2019 Covid pandemic.

The UAE Tour is the only international race in the Middle East that is held at the beginning of the calendar year. The 2021 UCI races highlighted the country’s stature and exceptional capabilities in crisis management, alongside its great commitment to the global sports community.

By resuming sports activity in light of the support of the wise leadership, the UAE played a major role in achieving rapprochement in the country, which is already known for peace and tolerance.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed one of the competitions of the UAE Tour, alongside His Highness Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Head of Office Abu Dhabi Executive, as they greeted riders passing through Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi.

23 – 27 February 2020

Winner: Adam Yates (GBR) of Mitchelton–Scott

Second Place: Tadej Pogačar (SLO) of UAE Team Emirates

Third Place: Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ) of Astana

Total Number of Cyclists: 140

Distance: 835 km

7 stages /

1. The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah – Dubai Silicon Oasis, 148 km, Winner: Pascal Ackermann (GER)

2. Hatta – Hatta Dam, 168 km, Winner: Caleb Ewan (AUS)

3. Al Qudrah Cycle Track – Jebel Hafeet, 184 km, Winner: Adam Yates (GBR)

4. Zabeel Park – Dubai City Walk, 173 km, Winner: Dylan Groenewegen (NED)

5. Al Ain – Jebel Hafeet, 162 km, Winner: Tadej Pogačar (SLO)

6. Al Ruwais – Al Mirfa, 158 km, Cancelled

7. Al Maryah Island – Abu Dhabi, 127 km, Cancelled

Most Individual Points: Caleb Ewan (AUS) of Lotto–Soudal

Super Sprint Winner: Veljko Stojnić (SRB) of Vini Zabù–KTM

Number of Volunteers: 1,000

The 2020 UAE Tour was broadcast to over 200 countries.

Best Team: UAE Team Emirates

Best Young Rider: Tadej Pogačar (SLO) of UAE Team Emirates 

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council decided to cancel the remaining two stages of the UAE Cycling Tour after two positive cases of Coronavirus (Covid-19) were detected among the Italian team.

24 February – 2 March 2019

Winner: Primož Roglič (SLO) of Team Jumbo–Visma

Second Place: Alejandro Valverde (ESP) of Movistar Team

Third Place: David Gaudu (FRA) of Groupama–FDJ

Total Number of Cyclists: 140

Distance: 1,077 km

7 stages /

1. Al Hudayriat Island – Al Hudayriat Island, 16 km (TTT), Winner: Team Jumbo–Visma

2. Yas Island – Abu Dhabi, 184 km, Winner: Fernando Gaviria (COL)

3. Al Ain – Jebel Hafeet, 179 km, Winner: Alejandro Valverde (ESP)

4. Palm Jumeirah – Hatta Dam, 197 km, Winner: Caleb Ewan (AUS)

5. Sharjah – Khor Fakkan, 181 km, Winner: Elia Viviani (ITA)

6. Ajman – Jebel Jais, 175 km, Winner: Primož Roglič (SLO)

7. Dubai Safari Park – Dubai, 145 km, Winner: Sam Bennett (IRL)

The champions were crowned by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Marine Sports Club, Mattar Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, Saeed Hareb, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council and Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee of the Tour, Aref Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Vice Chairman of the Supreme Organising Committee, Issa Hilal, Secretary General of the Sharjah Sports Council, and Osama Al Shafar, President of the Emirati and Asian Cycling Confederations, in addition to representatives of the institutions and companies sponsoring the tour. 

The UAE Tour is the only World Tour Race held in the Middle East.

Number of Volunteers: 1,000

The 2019 UAE Tour was broadcast on television to more than 200 countries around the world. The live broadcast time clocked more than 54 hours on the Eurosport channel for its viewers in Europe, and more than 38 hours for the channel’s viewers in Asia and Oceania.

The cumulative number of broadcast hours for all countries reached 2,777 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, was present to witness part of the competitions of the first edition of the UAE Tour.

Best Young Rider: David Gaudu (FRA) of Groupama–FDJ

Best Team: Bora–Hansgrohe

Most Individual Points: Elia Viviani (ITA) of Deceuninck–Quick-Step

Super Sprint Winner: Stepan Kurianov (RUS) of Gazprom–RusVelo

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, viewed the competition of the first edition of the UAE Tour from the Al Marmoom area in Dubai, as part of the fourth stage over a distance of 197 km.