Tadej Pogačar, world champion and winner of the UAE Tour in 2021 and 2022, and Lennart Van Eetvelt, who triumphed in last year's edition, are among the most anticipated riders in the 2025 UAE Tour, which will take place from February 17 to 23. Also keep an eye on Michael Storer, who finished fourth in 2024, and Einer Rubio, winner of Jebel Jais in 2023. At the start, there's also a strong group of sprinters, led by European champion Tim Merlier, five-time stage winner between 2023 and 2024. His main challengers include Olav Kooij, who won in 2024, Dylan Groenewegen, stage winner in 2020 and 2023, and Jonathan Milan, two-time winner of the Cyclamen Jersey at the Giro d'Italia.

THE ROUTE OF THE 7TH TOUR OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

17.02.2025 Stage 1 Madinat Zayed Shams Solar Park-Liwa Palace, 138 KM
18.02.2025 Stage 2 Al Hudayriyat Island TUDOR ITT, 12.2 KM
19.02.2025 Stage 3 Ras Al Khaimah-Jebel Jess, 179 km
20.02.2025 Stage 4 Fujairah Qidfa Beach-Umm al Quwain, 181 KM
21.02.2025 Stage 5 American University Dubai-Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, 160 KM
22.02.2025 Stage 6 Abu Dhabi Cycling Club-Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 167 KM
23.02.2025 Stage 7 Al Ain Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium-Jebel Hafeet, 176 KM

UAE TOUR TEAMS LIST

UCI WORLDTEAMS

ALPECIN-DECEUNINCK

BAHRAIN VICTORIOUS

DECATHLON AG2R LA MONDIALE TEAM

EF EDUCATION - EASYPOST

INEOS GRENADIERS

INTERMARCHÈ - WANTY

LIDL-TREK

MOVISTAR TEAM

RED BULL - BORA - HANSGROHE

SOUDAL QUICK-STEP

TEAM JAYCO ALULA

TEAM PICNIC POSTNL

TEAM VISMA | LEASE A BIKE

UAE TEAM EMIRATES

XDS ASTANA TEAM

UCI PROTEAMS

ISRAEL-PREMIER TECH (qualified by ranking)

LOTTO (qualified by ranking)

SOLUTION TECH VINI FANTINI

TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM

VF GROUP BARDIANICSF-FAIZANE'

OFFICIAL UAE TOUR JERSEYS

The official race jerseys will be provided by the Italian brand Alé. The high-tech clothing lines offer functionality and ergonomic fit for perfect aerodynamics. At the center of Alé is all-Italian craftsmanship. By using insights and inputs from designers, professional teams, and riders, the Alé research and development laboratory continuously studies materials and develops innovative solutions to ensure the best performance with maximum comfort.

Red Jersey General Classification - Sponsor: International Holding Company: IHC

Green Jersey Points Classification - Sponsor: Mubadala

White Jersey Young Riders Classification - Sponsor: Nakheel

Black Jersey Intermediate Sprint Classification - Sponsor: ALDAR