Dubai International Baja
The Dubai International Baja (formerly known as the Dubai International Rally) is an international baja-style rally racing event based in Dubai held around the facilities of the Dubai Innovation Centre.
History[]
The rally, a gravel and sand event, dates back to 1984 and it used to be the final event of the Middle East Rally Championship each year. The rally changed its name to the Emirates Rally in 1989 but changed back the following year.
In 2016 the rally was reformatted into a cross-country rally and hosted a candidate event for the FIM and FIA cross-country world cup events. In 2017, the rally became an official event, hosting competition in both the car and bike categories.
The rally has been dominated in the car category by Emirati driver Mohammed bin Sulayem who has claimed 15 victories including twelve consecutive wins from 1991 to 2002. Eleven wins have been taken by Qatari driver Nasser Al-Attiyah, including a run of eight straight from 2007 to 2014.
Winners[]
Auto[]
List of winners sourced in part from:[1][2]
Bikes & Quads[]
| Year | Bike | Quad | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider | Vehicle | Rider | Vehicle | |
| 2016 |  David McBride
|
RR | 
|
Yamaha YFZ 450 |
|
Husvqarna 450 FX | 
|
Yamaha 700 Raptor | |
|
|
Yamaha 700 Raptor | ||
| 2019 |
|
Husvqarna 450 FC |
|
Honda 700 TRX2 |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic | |||
| 2021 |
|
KTM 450SX-F |
|
Yamaha YZF450R |
External links[]
References[]
- Rally competitions in the United Arab Emirates
- Recurring sporting events established in 1984
- Middle East Rally Championship
- Rally raid races
- Cross Country Rally World Cup races