Materiaalzone 
Fietstoerisme 
Winkans
| 1 | 34.70% | |
| 2 | 8.95% | |
| 3 | 7.62% | |
| 4 | 4.50% | |
| 5 | 4.39% | |
| 6 | 4.03% | |
| 7 | 3.40% | |
| 8 | 1.91% | |
| 9 | 1.79% | |
| 10 | 1.78% |
Modelschatting op basis van renner-ratings en het etappeprofiel.
Because of strong winds, the race organizers shortened the first stage of the UAE Tour from 144 km to 118 km.
| Datum | maandag 16 februari |
| Start |  Madinat Zayed Majlis |
| Finish | Liwa Palace |
| Afstand | 118.0 km |
| Hoogtemeters | 2154 m |
| Starttijd | 10:10 |
| Verwachte finish | 12:50 |
Winkans
| 1 | 34.70% | |
| 2 | 8.95% | |
| 3 | 7.62% | |
| 4 | 4.50% | |
| 5 | 4.39% | |
| 6 | 4.03% | |
| 7 | 3.40% | |
| 8 | 1.91% | |
| 9 | 1.79% | |
| 10 | 1.78% |
Modelschatting op basis van renner-ratings en het etappeprofiel.