Overview
- Jonathan Milan won the 168 km fifth stage in Dubai with a powerful sprint, finishing ahead of Blikra of Uno-X and Matteo Malucelli of XDS-Astana.
- The general classification did not change, with Antonio Tiberi still in the leader’s jersey by 21 seconds over Isaac Del Toro.
- Saturday’s climb to Jebel Hafeet is expected to decide the overall standings before the race concludes Sunday.
- The victory gives Milan his fourth win of 2026 and the 29th of his professional career, underscoring his early-season form.
- One day earlier, Milan claimed Stage 4 in Fujairah in a bunch sprint, beating Ethan Vernon as Matteo Milan took third after a late catch of a four-man break.