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USA's Rickie Fowler gets used to conditions and plays a shot during practice ahead of the event.
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The world no.6 has yet to win a major but is tipped to have a successful 2016.
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Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson pose with the European flag on their golf boards.
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World No.1 Jordan Speith is the star attraction in the UAE field.
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Speith will be hoping to start well on Thursday against his big rivals.
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Stenson, Spieth and Fowler runs towards their golf boards for a photocall.
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The big names gather to promote the annual event in the UAE.
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The players line-up on their segways.
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The players joined members of the Dubai Sports Council.
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A host of big names are in contention to scoop the big prize in Abu Dhabi this week.