After the Opening Day dedicated to technical and administrative checks on the cars, the 98 crews selected from all over the world were prepared for an extraordinary adventure: a 1,600 km itinerary took them through golden dunes, futuristic cities and picturesque coastal roads.
Among the most eagerly awaited new features was the return of the fascinating passage through the Sultanate of Oman, which was so popular in the 2023 edition.
The race programme:
Leg 1: Dubai – Hatta Fort – Ras Al Khaimah
Leg 2: Ras Al Khaimah – Mussandam/Oman – Ras Al Khaimah
Leg 3: Ras Al Khaimah – Abu Dhabi
Leg 4: Abu Dhabi - Dubai
