Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships, which is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, begins on February 25th 2009 with the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tournament, and is followed by the ATP event from March 3rd to 9th.

Welcare Hospital is the official medical provider of the event.