The World Tour race contains seven stages, of which four sprint stages. Just like in previous years, there will be a stage finish on the steep Hatta Dam. The finish of the third and fifth stage is on mountain Jebel Hafeet.

Sports director Addy Engels: “During this stage race, we will have two important goals: winning sprints with Dylan and a good GC with Laurens. Dylan started his season very well with two victories in Valencia. Compared to that race, we have two more strong riders with Timo and Tony. There’s alway a chance for strong wind, so every stage can be tricky due to the possibility of echelons.”