UAE Tour
The UAE Tour is a UCI WorldTour stage race held in February in the United Arab Emirates. Recognised for its deserts and dunes, and crosswind stages, the race was first held in 2019 as a merger of the Abu Dhabi Tour and Dubai Tour, two other stage races. The leader of the general classification wears the red jersey.
When was the first edition of the UAE Tour?
The first edition of the UAE Tour was held in 2019, and was won by Primož Roglič ahead of Alejandro Valverde and David Gaudu.
How did the UAE Tour come into existence?
The UAE Tour formed as a result of a merger between the Abu Dhabi Tour and the Dubai Tour, two fellow stage races in the Middle East. The UAE Tour would serve as a longer stage race, using stages from both the Abu Dhabi Tour and Dubai Tour.
Who has won the UAE Tour the most times?
Tadej Pogačar has won the most editions of the UAE Tour with three victories.
Looking for an overview of all winners? Check out this page.
What makes the UAE Tour unique?
The UAE Tour is unique as it is the only UCI WorldTour stage race hosted in the Middle East, as well as being formed only recently during the 2010s.
Where is the UAE Tour held?
The UAE Tour is held in the United Arab Emirates, in West Asia.
What category race is the UAE Tour?
The UAE Tour is a UCI WorldTour event, which places it in the highest category of one-week stage races in professional road cycling.
What colour is the race leader's jersey at the UAE Tour?
The leader of the UAE Tour wears the red jersey drawing inspiration from the UAE flag's colours and Islamic art, particularly motifs from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
UAE Tour Women
Next to the men's race, the UAE Tour also features a Women's WorldTour stage race. You can find all the details here.
