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The third stage of the UAE Tour commences on Al Marjan Island on 21st February, concluding with an epic hill climb atop Jebel Jais.
The UAE Tour will feature four sprinters’ stages, two mountain stages best suited to the peloton’s climbers, and a 12.1 km long, high-speed individual time trial.
THE ROUTE OF THE 6TH UAE TOUR
19.02.2024 Stage 1 Al Dhafra Walk Madinat Zayed-Liwa Palace, 143 KM
20.02.2024 Stage 2 Al Hudayriyat Island ITT, 12.1 KM
21.02.2024 Stage 3 Al Marjan Island-Jebel Jais, 176 KM
22.02.2024 Stage 4 Dubai Police Officer’s club-Dubai Harbour, 173 KM
23.02.2024 Stage 5 Al Aqah-Umm al Quwain, 182 KM
24.02.2024 Stage 6 Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum-Abu Dhabi Breakwater, 138 KM
25.02.2024 Stage 7 Al Ain Bait Mohammed Bin Khalifa-Jebel Hafeet, 161 KM
From 19 to 25 February, the UAE Tour will feature over 980 km of racing across the seven stages. Four of them will be perfect opportunities for the sprinters who will have plenty of chances to fight for a prestigious win. Stage two will be a team time trial, and stages three and seven (the final day) will have summit finishes in the traditional climbs of Jebel Jais, where previous stage winners include Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, and Jebel Hafeet, an epic climb that has seen three stage victories for Tadej Pogačar in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
STAGE 3, 21 FEBRUARY, AL MARJAN ISLAND-JEBEL JAIS, 173 KM
The route
The first of two mountain stages of the UAE Tour. The stage is divided into two distinct parts. The first approaches the final mountain undulating through the desert, while the last is characterized by approximately 20 km of continuous climbing up to the finish. Departure from Al Marjan Island to reach Ras al Khaimah and return to the desert. After the Ras al Khaimah airport, the race will head straight for Jais Mountain. The final climb of approximately 20 km at constant 5% gradient, with slightly higher gradients around 7% in the last 2 km.
Final kilometres
The final climb winds through hairpin bends on a very wide roadway. Gradients are mainly around 4-5% in the first part and 5-7% in the second, with a peak of 9% around 2 km from the finish. The finish is on straight asphalt roads.
Road Closures in Ras Al Khaimah
| Route | Closure Time |
| Al Marjan Blvd | 10:00-12:30 |
| Street name unknown | 11:10-12:10 |
| E11-Sh Mohammed Bin Salem Rd | 11:10-12:10 |
| E11 – Sheikh Muhammed Bin Salem .. | 11:10-12:10 |
| Street name unknown | 11:30-12:30 |
| E11-Al Ittihad Rd | 11:30-12:30 |
| E11-Sh Mohammed Bin Salem Rd | 11:30-12:30 |
| Khuzam Rd | 11:30-12:30 |
| Street name unknown | 11:45-12:45 |
| Al Mamourah Rd | 11:45-12:45 |
| Al Muntasir St | 11:45-12:45 |
| Al Qawasim Corniche Rd | 11:45-12:45 |
| Al Sabkha St | 11:45-12:45 |
| E11 -AlHisn Rd | 11:45-12:45 |
| E11-Sh Mohammed Bin Salem Rd | 11:45-12:45 |
| Street name unknown | 12:00-13:00 |
| Al Mareedh St | 12:00-13:00 |
| Al Muntasir St | 12:00-13:00 |
| Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan St | 12:00-13:00 |
| Street name unknown | 12:10-13:10 |
| E18-Sh Saqr Bin Mohammad Al Qa… | 12:10-13:10 |
| E611 -Emirates Rd | 12:10-13:10 |
| E611 > Dubai | 12:10-13:10 |
| E611 -Emirates Rd | 12:20-13:20 |
| E611 -Emirates Rd | 12:30-13:30 |
| Street name unknown | 13:00-14:00 |
| E87-Al Shohadaa Rd | 13:00-14:00 |
| E87> Dibba | 13:00-14:00 |
| Exit 120- E87 > Dibba | 13:00-14:00 |
| Street name unknown | 13:25-14:25 |
| E18-Al Manama-Ras Al Khaimah Rd | 13:25-14:25 |
| Street name unknown | 13:45-14:45 |
| E18- Airport Rd | 13:45-14:45 |
| Street name unknown | 13:55-14:55 |
| E611 -Emirates Rd | 13:55-14:55 |
| E611> Oman | 13:55-14:55 |
| Street name unknown | 14:15-15:15 |
| Sh Saqr Bin Khalid Rd | 14:15-15:15 |
| Street name unknown | 14:30-15:30 |
| Jebel Jais Rd | 14:30-15:30 |
STAGE 4, DUBAI POLICE OFFICER’S CLUB-DUBAI HARBOUR, 173 KM
The route
A stage in Dubai. The first part is in Downtown Dubai, passing around the Burj Khalifa before crossing Deira and skimming past the Big Flag. The race will head out of the city in the direction of the desert, passing the classic sites of these stages such as Al Qudra Cycletrack and Jumeirah islands. It then pass by Palm Jumeirah to finish in Dubai Harbour. 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 ending is on a wide avenue, with the approach to the finish line on asphalt.
STAGE 5, AL AQAH-UMM AL QUWAIN, 182 KM
The route
Starting from Al Aqah to reach Umm Al Quwain, the stage heads through the desert areas on the edge of the Hajar Mountains. Here it covers several stretches of motorway until reaching Umm al Quwain for the final sprint. The entire route takes place on wide, straight and well-paved roads through the desert.
Final kilometres
The final km is on a wide avenue that is slightly curved. The approach to the finish line is on asphalt.
STAGE 6, LOUVRE ABU DHABI MUSEUM-ABU DHABI BREAKWATER, 138 KM
The route
Stage around the city of Abu Dhabi. Starting from Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first part of the route heads to Saadiyat Island and then to Yas Marina where the race continues westwards before re-entering the city through Khalifa City. It returns to Abu Dhabi City and passes over Al Reem Island (Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi) and Al Maryah Island. Passing Qasr Al Hosn, the riders will approach the finale from south to north, to finish at Abu Dhabi Breakwater.
Final kilometres
The last 5 km are on a wide road with large semi-curves that lead to the finish line on asphalt.
STAGE 7, AL AIN-JEBEL HAFEET, 161 KM
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 are visited (Al Ain University, Al Qattara, Al Hili), and then takes a long tour of the desert to the west until it returns to Green Mubazzarah. Here the final climb of Jebel Hafeet begins, which with its 10 km section 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% with a peak of 11%, 3 km from the finish. There is a very short descent in the last km, before the last ramp. The finish line is on straight asphalt.
