In the individual final, Novak Đoković prevailed against Roger Federer in two sets and won the title for the third time in a row after 2009 and 2010. This was the 20th ATP title of his career. In doubles, Simon Aspelin and Paul Hanley were the defending champions, but they did not compete together this year. In this year's final, Serhij Stachowskyj and Michail Juschny won against Jérémy Chardy and Feliciano López . This was their first triumph in Dubai and their second joint ATP title.
The field of participants in the single competition consisted of 32 players, that of the double competition consisted of 16 pairs. The total prize pool was $ 1,619,500 and total financial liabilities were $ 2,233,000.
The qualification took place from February 19-20, 2011. Four qualifying places were played, which entitle them to participate in the main draw of the tournament.
The following prize money and world ranking points were paid out or credited for reaching the respective round. Players who moved into the main draw via qualification received the specified qualification points in addition to those for reaching the respective round. Otherwise the amounts are not to be understood as cumulative. Prize money for the double competition applies per team.
Novak Đoković
Simon Aspelin Paul Hanley
Serhiy Stachowskyj Michail Juschny
Philipp Petzschner (59)
Lukáš Rosol
Karol Beck
Grigor Dimitrov
