The European Tour is to host the world's richest event after announcing plans yesterday for a $10 million season-ending tournament in Dubai from 2009.

Offering $1.66 million for the winner, the first Dubai World Championship will take place from Nov. 19-22 as a climax to the season, replacing the current order of merit with 'The Race to Dubai'.

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