Dubai: Cycling’s Dubai Tour will pass through Jumeirah Golf Estates after a partnership was announced between the two parties on Sunday.
The third edition of the event, held from February 3 to 6, will go through the DP World Tour Championship venue on stage two of the race.
Over 16 teams are participating in the event and 2012 Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins among the riders.
Saeed Hareb, general secretary of Dubai Sports Council, said: “In golf, Dubai is a leading destination for international events and tourism – and we’re working to ensure that we develop cycling tourism to the same level.
“This partnership is a kind of dual contract between two of the leading event organisers in the city. As Dubai Tour, we are proud to provide an international showcase at a global sports venue such as Jumeirah Golf Estates.”
A recent report by Deloitte revealed that sport has a direct economic impact of US$ 421 million [Dh1.56 billion] in Dubai, with golf contributing 30 per cent of that total.
Yousuf Kazim, chief executive officer of Jumeirah Golf Estates, said: “While golf contributes 30 per cent of the total direct economic impact in Dubai, Jumeirah Golf Estates is proud to further contribute to the region’s sports economy by partnering with the Dubai Tour. Not only does the event raise the profile of Dubai, it helps to promote healthy living and an active lifestyle, a key proposition of Jumeirah Golf Estates.
“As host venue for the DP World Tour Championship for seven consecutive years, Jumeirah Golf Estates is firmly established as a global sporting venue attracting a record number of international sports fans year-on-year. By providing an unmatched lifestyle offering and state-of-the-art facilities including the Middle East’s only European Tour Performance Institute, two world-class golf courses and tennis academy, the Dubai Tour provides a fantastic opportunity to further showcase our offerings to the wider sporting world.”
Teams will begin the Jumeirah Golf Estates section of the race at 1.50pm on February 4. Spectators wishing to attend can welcome riders at the Al Fay Road entrance as they cycle towards the Clubhouse.
