Tim Merlier wins the fourth stage of the UAE Tour from Dubai Police Officer's Club to Dubai Harbor (168km).

The two-man breakaway formed by Stewart (who consolidates the green jersey) and Vanhoucke is the only noteworthy event, before the final sprint, of a totally flat stage dedicated to the fast wheels.

The final straight is taken in the lead by the Alpecin men, but the first to start is Olav Kooij; Tim Merlier manages to recover in the last hundred meters and achieves his second success in this race, ahead of De Kleijn and Kooij .

Jay Vine keeps the red jersey. Tomorrow another flat stage with a probable sprint finish.

ARRIVAL ORDER:

1 MERLIER Tim Soudal - Quick Step 4:01:47

2 DE KLEIJN Arvid Tudor Pro Cycling Team ,,

3 KOOIJ Olav Team Visma | Lease a Bike,,

4 ANIOŁKOWSKI Stanisław Cofidis ,,

5 MARECZKO Jakub Team Corratec - Vini Fantini ,,

6 JAKOBSEN Fabio Team dsm-firmenich PostNL ,,

7 VAN DE PAAR Jarne Lotto Dstny,,

8 BAUHAUS Phil Bahrain - Victorious,,

9 GAVIRIA Fernando Movistar Team ,,

10 KOGUT Oded Israel - Premier Tech,,

Photo: Sprint Cycling Agency