The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2026, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, takes place from 31 January to 7 February at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi.
The WTA500 tournament is part of the WTA Tour and will see the best female players in the world taking part across eight days of action and entertainment as one of the finest women’s tournaments on the WTA Tour comes to the heart of the UAE.
The tournament gets underway on Saturday 31 January with the official Draw Ceremony, taking place live on the Mubadala Tennis Village Stage. Fans will have the chance to see a leading WTA star in attendance as the first-round match-ups are revealed, setting the stage for an exciting week of action.
Fun continues on Sunday 1 February with Kids Day, where children enjoy free entry alongside complimentary professional coaching sessions. Complimentary access for kids under 12 extends from Monday 2 through to Wednesday 4 February, making it easy for families to experience the tournament together.
This year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will host a wheelchair tennis invitational tournament for the first time, featuring singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions, with matches scheduled for Thursday (5 February) Friday (6 February) and Saturday (7 February) afternoon.
Beyond the on-court action, wheelchair tennis athletes will lead coaching clinics for both coaches and people of determination, encouraging wider participation in the sport.
About Mubadala
Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi.
Mubadala’s $284 billion (AED 1045 billion) portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates.
For more information about Mubadala Investment Company, please visit: www.mubadala.com
About Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) was established in 2006 by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The president of United Arab Emirates. ADSC is aligned to the emirate’s leadership vision to develop sport and youth activities. The Council promotes an effective, emirate-wide sports calendar that stimulates the desire to participate in quality sports among all Abu Dhabi residents and helps the talented and motivated reach their sporting potential.
ADSC believes that global and community sporting events provide many positive opportunities, most notably the encouragement of all segments and groups of society to practice sports activities.