UAE Tour Women
The UAE Tour Women is the only Women's WorldTour race in the Middle East, featuring four stages across the United Arab Emirates. The race typically includes three flat sprint stages with potential for echelon action in desert crosswinds, and one decisive summit finish to Jebel Hafeet. The mountain finish, averaging 8-9% gradient over the final 10km, has defined the overall classification in every edition.
Where to watch
⚠️ Spoiler warning: live streams and broadcaster home pages may show current standings. Disable autoplay & avoid sidebar recommendations on YouTube.
The route, day by day
QUEEN
Who to watch & what to watch for
Top Starters
Jerseys
Fight for the overall
Narratives to watch
- UAE home team ADQ brings strong roster for prestigious home race
- Jebel Hafeet summit finish typically decisive for GC - expect aggressive climbing
- Desert winds create unpredictable echelon situations on flat stages
- Early-season form indicator before European classics campaign
- Top-tier WorldTour teams compete with equal vehicles and accommodation
Form book & lore
The UAE Tour Women launched in 2023 as the first Women's WorldTour race in the Middle East. Organized by RCS Sport for the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the race has quickly established itself as a significant early-season test. The Jebel Hafeet climb has become iconic, with the summit finish deciding the overall classification in every edition.
When to tune in
Stages 1, 2, and 4 typically finish in bunch sprints, but desert crosswinds can create echelons and time gaps. Stage 3 to Jebel Hafeet is the queen stage where the GC is decided. Watch for attacks on the steeper sections of the 10km climb. Recovery and positioning through the flat stages is crucial for GC contenders.