The UAE Tour, the only UCI World Tour race in the Middle East, is back for its highly anticipated 8th edition, taking place from 16th to 22nd February 2026 which includes four sprinter-friendly stages, two mountain stages and an individual time trial. As one of the most thrilling stage races on the cycling calendar, the UAE Tour attracts top riders from around the world to compete on a diverse and challenging course that showcases the stunning landscapes of the United Arab Emirates.

Wolfi's and Colnago Caffè are excited to host the UAE Tour Fan Zone, creating a vibrant space for cycling enthusiasts to come together and cheer on the incredible riders and UAE Team Emirates XRG.

Visit our fan zones to experience the thrill of the race live for all the stages of the UAE Tour Men at our locations and be part of the excitement!

We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting Wolfi's Official UAE Tour Men Fan Zones at:

1. The Service Course, Abu Dhabi
2. Colnago Caffè, Abu Dhabi

As the home race of UAE Team Emirates, there’s an added incentive to perform well and the team has named a strong roster including:

1. Isaac del Toro

2. Adam Yates

3. Rune Herregodts

4. Sebastián Molano

5. Nils Politt

6. Florian Vermeersch

7. Kevin Vermaerke

We’ve summarised each stage of the UAE Tour below, to give you a guide on how, when and where to watch the key moments of this race.

Stage 1:
BIN HAMOODAH AUTO

Monday, 16th February 2026
Total Km: 144 km
From: Madinat Zayed Majlis
To: Liwa Palace

Start Time: 1:10 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 4:30 PM
Race Type: Sprint

The Route:

The desert stage. The first part (north-south direction) is about 45 km long, on wide, straight roads. After reaching Liwa, the race enters an area of very pronounced dunes, which make up most of the stage. A series of ups and downs leads to Moreeb Dune, where the race will take two laps of the Moreeb Dune cycle path (18.1 km each lap), marked by rather steep climbs and descents with double digit gradients. It then returns to Liwa for the finish. The stage is on wide, straight roads with good pavement.

Final Kilometres:

The stage finale features a wide bend on a roundabout. The home straight is all uphill, around 5%.

Stage 2:
BREITLING ITT STAGE

Tuesday, 17th February 2026
Total Km: 12.2 km
From: Al Hudayriyat Island
To: Al Hudayriyat Island

Start Time: 1:05 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 3:30 PM
Race Type: Individual Time Trial

The Route:

Stage 2 is an Individual Time Trial that takes place entirely inside Al Hudayriyat Island. The route is very fast and features only a few right-angle bends and two U-turns. The road is perfectly flat, wide and with sweeping turns, which will allow the riders to maintain very high speeds (wind permitting).

Final Kilometres:

Wide curves, wide road, excellent pavement. The finish line is on asphalt.

Stage 3:
RAS AL KHAIMAH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY STAGE

Wednesday, 18th February 2026
Total Km: 183 km
From: Umm Al Quwain
To: Jebel Mobrah

Start Time: 12:30 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 5:00 PM
Race Type: Climb

The Route:

The first of the two mountain stages of the UAE Tour. The stage is divided into two distinct parts. The first one approaches the final mountain by undulating through the desert, while the last one features approximately 20 km of continuous climbing all the way to the finish. Starting in Umm Al Quwain, the race reaches Ras Al Khaimah and returns to the desert. The race heads straight for Jebel Mobrah. The final climb is approximately 15 km long: the first part averages 7% up to the first summit, followed by 6 km at an average gradient of 12%.

Final Kilometres:

Final climb with very steep gradients (maximum 17%). Gradients constantly above 10–12% up to the finish.

Stage 4:
PALMS SPORTS STAGE

Thursday, 19th February 2026
Total Km: 182 km
From: Fujairah
To:Fujairah

Start Time: 1:00 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 5:00 PM

Race Type: Sprint

The Route:

The stage starts in Fujairah and features a turnaround in the enclaves of Hatta (Dubai) and Masfut (Ajman), crossing the desert areas of the Hajar Mountains. This is the stage that passes through the greatest number of different Emirates. The entire route takes place on wide, well-paved roads, mostly straight through the desert, where wind and sometimes sand may be a factor.

Final Kilometres:

The final km is on a wide avenue.

Stage 5:
Dubai Stage

Friday, 20th February 2026
Total Km: 166 km
From: Dubai Al Mamzar Park
To: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

Start Time: 1:30 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 5:00 PM
Race Type: Sprint

The Route:

A stage in Dubai. The race will leave the city in the direction of the desert, passing the classic sites of these stages such as the Al Qudra Cycletrack and the Meydan Racecourse before reaching the finish area. The entire route winds along very wide and essentially straight, roads interspersed with roundabouts that have a very large radius and are well paved.

Final Kilometres:

The finale is on a wide avenue, with a 700 m straight.

Stage 6:
BURJEEL HOLDINGS STAGE

Saturday, 21st February 2026
Total Km: 168 km
From: Al Ain Museum
To:Jebel Hafeet

Start Time: 1:00 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 5:00 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 (UAE University, Al Qattara, Al Hili) are visited, then takes a long ride through the desert to the west 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.

Stage 7:
AD PORTS GROUP STAGE

Sunday, 22nd February 2026
Total Km: 149 km
From: Zayed National Museum
To: Abu Dhabi Breakwater

Start Time: 1:15 PM
Estimated Finish Time: 4:30 PM
Race Type: Sprint

The Route:

A stage around the city of Abu Dhabi. Starting at the Zayed National Museum (Saadiyat Island), the route passes through Yas Island, Khalifa City, Yas Island, and returns to Abu Dhabi. The route crosses Yifenah Island, Al Reem Island, and Al Maryah Island, with a key passage at Qasr Al Hosn. The final approach leads from south to north, concluding at Abu Dhabi Breakwater in a likely sprint finish.

Final Kilometres:

The last 5 km are on a wide road with large half-curves leading to the finish line on tarmac.

🚴‍♀️ We look forward to seeing you at the Wolfi's UAE Tour Fan Zones. #UAETour

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Colnago Caffè will host live Kahoot quizzes during the UAE Tour stages.

1. Questions will be displayed on screen.
2. Participants answer in real time using their phones.
3. Speed + correct answers = more points.
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