The 2025 UAE Tour was a

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that took place between 17 and 23 February in the

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. It was the seventh edition of the

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, and the third race of the

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. The UAE Tour was held over seven stages. The race was won by Slovenian rider

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of UAE Team Emirates XRG, following stage wins on both mountain stages.

Teams

Fifteen UCI WorldTeams and five UCI ProTeams took part in the race.

UCI WorldTeams

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UCI ProTeams

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Route

Stages

Stage 1

;17 February 2025 — Madinat Zayed Shams Solar Park to Liwa Palace,

Stage 2

;18 February 2025 – Al Hudayriat Island to Al Hudayriat Island, ( ITT)

Stage 3

;19 February 2025 –

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Jebel Jais Jebel Jais () is a mountain of the North- Western Hajar range in the Musandam Governorate of Oman and also in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The summit has an elevation of . The summit is located on the Omani side, but a high point west ...

Stage 4

;20 February 2025 – Fujairah Qidfa Beach to

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Stage 5

;21 February 2025 – American University Dubai to Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University,

Stage 6

;22 February 2025 – Abu Dhabi Cycling Club to Abu Dhabi Breakwater,

Stage 7

;23 February 2025 – Al Ain Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to

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Classification leadership table

Final classification standings

General classification

Points classification

Sprints classification

Young rider classification

Teams classification

References

External links

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