The teams that will participate in the
UAE Tour have been announced. In addition to the eighteen WorldTeams, Lotto Dstny and Israel-Premier Tech had the guarantee of participation. In addition, Tudor Pro Cycling and Corratec-Vini Fantini will be invited.
Tudor, owned by former rider Fabian Cancellera, previously received wildcards for the Omloop Nieuwsblad, Strade Bianche, Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Milan-San Remo, Gent-Wevelgem, the Tour of Flanders, Amstel Gold Race and most importantly the Giro d'Italia.