The Saudi Ministry of Sport revealed on Friday the details for the sixth edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025. The highly anticipated event will once again take place in the Kingdom, from January 3 to 17.
The race will cover almost 8,000 kilometers, beginning in the Bisha Governorate in the south and traversing the Kingdom’s diverse landscapes, passing through Hail and culminating in the iconic Empty Quarter desert.
Chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation and the Saudi Motorsport Company Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdullah bin Faisal expressed his enthusiasm for hosting this prestigious global event.
He emphasized the commitment to delivering an exceptional edition that will showcase the Kingdom’s stunning landscapes and highlight its growing prominence in the world of motorsports.
The Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 will feature the following stages:
Prologue (January 3): Bisha - Bisha, 79 km (special 29 km)
Stage 1 (January 4): Bisha - Bisha, 500 km (special 412 km)
Stage 2 (January 5 and 6): Bisha - Bisha, 1,057 km (special 965 km)
Stage 3 (January 7): Bisha - Al Henakiyah, 845 km (special 496 km)
Stage 4 (January 8): Al Henakiyah - AlUla, 588 km (special 415 km)
Stage 5 (January 9): AlUla - Hail, 491 km (special 428 km)
Rest (January 10): Hail
Stage 6 (January 11): Hail - Al Duwadimi, 829 km (special 606 km)
Stage 7 (January 12): Al Duwadimi - Al Duwadimi, 745 km (special 481 km)
Stage 8 (January 13): Al Duwadimi - Riyadh, 733 km (special 487 km)
Stage 9 (January 14): Riyadh - Haradh, 589 km (special 357 km)
Stage 10 (January 15): Haradh - Shubaytah, 638 km (special 119 km)
Stage 11 (January 16): Shubaytah - Shubaytah, 506 km (special 280 km)
Stage 12 (January 17): Shubaytah - Shubaytah, 205 km (special 134 km)
