Previewing the 4th Edition of the UAE Tour Women
A Thrilling Four-Stage Event Highlighting Elite Women's Cycling in the UAE at the UAE Tour Women.
The 4th edition of the UAE Tour Women returns from 5th–8th February 2026, bringing four thrilling stages that will see the world’s top female cyclists battle it out at the highest level. Set against the stunning landscapes of the UAE, this prestigious race promises intense competition and spectacular scenery.
As the Only UCI Women's World Tour in the Middle East, the UAE Tour Women attracts elite riders from across the globe. Over four action-packed days, the route features fast, sprinter-friendly stages and a mountain-top finish at Jebel Hafeet. Each stage presents its own challenge, testing rider's strength, strategy, and teamwork to the limit.
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Wolfi's, Abu Dhabi, The Service Course, Abu Dhabi and Colnago Caffè, Abu Dhabi are excited to host the UAE Tour Women Fan Zone, creating a vibrant space for cycling enthusiasts to come together and cheer on the incredible female riders and UAE Team ADQ.
Visit our fan zones to experience the thrill of the race live for all the stages of the UAE Tour Women at our locations and be part of the excitement!
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The UAE Tour Women Stages:
We’ve summarised each stage of the UAE Tour Women below, to give you a guide on how, when and where to watch the key moments of this race.
Stage 1:
AL MASAOOD EQUIPMENT RENTAL STAGE
Thursday, 5th February 2026
Total Km: 111 km
From: Al Mirfa
To: Madinat Zayed
Start Time: 1:55 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 4:30 PM
Race Type: Sprint
The Route:
The desert stage. It starts from Al Mirfa on the coast of the Arabian Gulf and crosses a large stretch of the desert to reach Madinat Zayed. There are wide, straight roads punctuated by sequences of roundabouts as the route arrives in the built-up area.
Final Kilometres:
The finale takes place on a wide road with perfect pavement and just one curve at a roundabout before the final straight.
Stage 2:
DUBAI STAGE
Friday, 6th February 2026
Total Km: 145 km
From: Dubai Police Academy
To: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Start Time: 12:55 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 4:30 PM
Race Type: Sprint
The Route:
A stage in Dubai. Starting at the Dubai Police Academy, the race will pass the classic sites of these stages such as the Al Qudra Cycle Track, Dubai Sports City, and Meydan Racecourse, before finishing at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. The entire route winds along very wide, and substantially straight, roads interspersed with roundabouts that have a very large radius and are well paved.
Final Kilometres:
The finale is on a wide avenue, and the finish line is on asphalt.
Stage 3:
TEAMLAB PHENOMENA ABU DHABI STAGE
Saturday, 7th February 2026
Total Km: 121 km
From: Abu Dhabi TeamLab Phenomena
To: Abu Dhabi Breakwater
Start Time: 1:40 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 4:30 PM
Race Type: Sprint
The Route:
A stage around the city of Abu Dhabi. Starting at TeamLab Phenomena, the first part of the route heads on Saadiyat Island towards Yas Marina. The race then passes through Khalifa City, returns to Abu Dhabi, and crosses Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island. Passage by Qasr Al Hosn and approach to the finale from south to north, finishing at Abu Dhabi Breakwater.
Final Kilometres:
The last 5 km are on a wide road with large half-curves leading to the finish line on tarmac.
Stage 4:
MODON STAGE
Sunday, 8th February 2026
Total Km: 156 km
From: Al Ain Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
To: Jebel Hafeet
Start Time: 12:30 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 4:30 PM
Race Type: Climb
The Route:
The classic mountain stage of the UAE Tour. In the first part, the route winds its way through Al Ain, where many of its landmarks such as the UAE University are visited, then takes a long ride through the desert along Truck Road E30 and eventually returns to Green Mubazzarah. Here begins the final climb of Jebel Hafeet, which – at 10 km long – will be the final judge of the race.
Final Kilometres:
The final climb winds through wide-ranging hairpin bends on a 3-lane roadway. Gradients are mainly around 8-9%, peaking at 11% with 3 km to go. There is a very short descent in the last km, before the closing ramp. The finish line is on straight asphalt.
