<p>Three-time finalist and current title holder, Stefanos Tsitsipas, will be aiming to retain his title at the upcoming ATP 500 Dubai event.</p> <p>The Greek is one of the biggest names to be involved in this tournament, which won't feature the top names. The likes of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner won't be involved, but last year's beaten finalist, Félix Auger-Aliassime, will be aiming to go one better.</p> <p>Tsitsipas beat the Canadian in straight sets, winning 6-3, 6-3, for his maiden title at this event. Interestingly, it's an event that has only ever seen two players win it multiple times since becoming an ATP 500 event, with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic being the only ones to do so.</p> <p>Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, and Jack Draper are among the names in contention to win this upcoming event.</p> <h2>When Is the 2026 ATP 500 Dubai?</h2> <p>The 2026 ATP 500 Dubai event will take place from Monday, February 23, to Sunday, February 28, with times yet to be announced.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2026 ATP 500 Dubai Held?</h2> <p>This event will be played on outdoor hard courts at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Understanding <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/tennis-surfaces-clay--vs-grass--vs-hard-court-differences">tennis surfaces explained</a> can help when assessing player performance on different court types.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Dubai Prize Money?</h2> <p>The 2026 ATP 500 Dubai prize purse hasn't been announced, but based on 2025 figures, around AU$4,584,733 is expected.</p> <p>The winner will claim 500 ranking points and around AU$857,466.</p> <h2>How To Bet On the 2026 ATP 500 Dubai</h2> <p>You can bet on the 2026 ATP 500 Dubai section using our dedicated <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis">tennis betting section</a>, where you'll find all of the latest odds available. If you're new to wagering on the sport, our guide on <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-tennis">how to bet on tennis</a> covers the essentials.</p> <p>Simply head over to this area of our sportsbook if you want to place a bet on the action. Find the match or futures market you want to wager on, click on it to select it, and then click on the odds that you believe offer value. Once you do, this will add them to your betting slip, where you simply have to enter your stake and then hit 'Place Bet'.</p> <h2>2026 ATP 500 Dubai: Betting Preview</h2> <p>We've outlined our top 2026 ATP 500 Dubai betting predictions below:</p> <p>Although there hasn't been a multiple-time winner of this event since Federer and Djokovic, we do think that Tsitsipas could add his name to the mix. We think he's likely to win this event, having reached three finals and won last year. He comes in with proven comfort at the venue, which could be enough to help him to glory. Understanding different <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/tennis-playing-styles-explained">tennis playing styles explained</a> can shed light on why certain players excel at specific tournaments.</p> <p>Medvedev will be an obvious contender, and could be worth value as an each-way bet. He is an elite hard‑court player whose flat, counterpunching game historically thrives on quicker outdoor hard courts. However, he can be hit-or-miss at times, which is why we think the each-way offers value.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/tennis/tennis-news/how-tennis-scoring-works">Love, deuce, and tiebreaks — tennis scoring finally explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/misc/other-news/hawk-eye-tennis-explained">How Hawk-Eye changed the way we watch tennis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/australian-open/news/australian-open-betting-guide">Everything you need to know before betting on the Aus Open</a></li> </ul>