The 2025 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge was a rally raid event based in United Arab Emirates. It was the 33rd edition of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, organized by Emirates Motorsports Organisation (EMSO).
The event took place from 22 to 27 February 2025 and also counted as the second round of the 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship.
The route started at Al Ain, crossing desert to MezairaâÂÂa, before taking on two marathon stages from Alqua'a. Cars participated in marathon stages for the first time at the event, before the finish in Abu Dhabi. The race format consisted of 6 days of racing, divided into 5 stages and a prologue.