Stage 1 Madinat Zayed Majlis - Liwa Palace (118.0km)
Because of strong winds, the race organizers shortened the first stage of the UAE Tour from 144 km to 118 km.
| Date | Monday 16 February |
| Start |  Madinat Zayed Majlis |
| Finish | Liwa Palace |
| Distance | 118.0 km |
| Elevation gain | 2154 m |
| Start time | 10:10 |
| Expected finish | 12:50 |
Stage 1 Madinat Zayed Majlis - Liwa Palace (118.0km)