www.thenationalnews.com. Northern Irishman is in a three-way tie to be crowned Race to Dubai. Abu Dhabi is the place to be for golf lovers this season. Rory McIlroy is coming back to Abu Dhabi – here’s how to get tickets. Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will play in next month's Abu Dhabi Championship as he chases a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title amid concerns over the DP World Tour's.