World Marathon Challenge: Dubai, UAE Dubai, United Arab Emirates   Feb 3, 2026

Dubai, UAE is the location of the Asia Intercontinental Marathon® and the fourth marathon during the World Marathon Challenge®.

The fourth marathon of the World Marathon Challenge takes place in Dubai, the most populous city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The City is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that makes up the UAE. Dubai is regarded as a cosmopolitan metropolis and is firmly established as a business hub for the Middle East. Historically its economy was largely driven by oil production but in more recent years the focus has moved to tourism, aviation, real estate and financial services. The City is also famed for its sky-scrapers and high-rise buildings and in particular the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.