The UAE Tour Women and UAE Tour Men will return in February 2027, with Abu Dhabi Sports Council announcing the dates for the next editions of both races in collaboration with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and with AD Ports Group as presenting partner.
The fifth edition of the UAE Tour Women will take place from February 3 to 6, 2027, followed by the ninth edition of the UAE Tour Men from February 15 to 21.
Both races are on the UCI calendar and will once again bring leading male and female cyclists to the UAE for competitive racing. The events are also set to highlight the country’s varied landscapes and culture, as well as its cycling infrastructure, while further positioning the UAE as a destination for major international cycling competitions.
UAE Tour 2027 Builds on Cycling Legacy
The 2027 editions will continue the UAE Tour’s broader role beyond professional racing. According to the announcement, the tours contribute to the sports and tourism sectors while supporting the development of women’s cycling, youth and community engagement, and sustainability.
The races will also form part of the UAE’s continued journey towards hosting the UCI Road World Championships Abu Dhabi 2028.
AD Ports Group will continue as Presenting Partner for both the UAE Tour Men and UAE Tour Women in 2027, extending a partnership established in 2026. The collaboration is focused on sustainable impact, community engagement, and national pride, while supporting the UAE’s ambitions across sport, tourism, and business.
The continued partnership also reinforces the role of the two races as platforms connecting professional sport with broader community and national objectives.
Abu Dhabi Sports Council Looks Ahead to 2027
His Excellency Aref Hamad Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, highlighted the significance of bringing the two tours back to the international cycling calendar.
“The organisation of the UAE Tour Women and UAE Tour Men 2027, in collaboration with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), once again underlines the distinguished position the UAE has achieved on the global sporting stage and reflects the great confidence placed in the country to host major international sporting events. The two tours are key highlights on the UCI calendar and embody the UAE’s leadership in supporting and developing cycling at both professional and community levels.
“The continued success of the UAE Tour Women and UAE Tour Men reflects Abu Dhabi Sports Council’s commitment to establishing cycling as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle within the community, while further strengthening the sports and tourism sectors and showcasing the UAE’s natural beauty and diversity. We look forward to welcoming the world’s leading female and male cyclists to the 2027 editions and continuing the UAE’s journey towards further sporting excellence and achievement.”
With the women’s race scheduled for February 3 to 6 and the men’s edition following from February 15 to 21, the 2027 UAE Tour programme will bring two major international cycling events to the UAE within the same month.
