2006 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles

Lindsay Davenport was the defending champion, but lost to Maria Sharapova in the semifinals.

Justine Henin-Hardenne won the title, defeating Sharapova in the final, 7–5, 6–2.

Seeds
The top four seeds received a bye into the second round. • #🇫🇷 Amélie Mauresmo (quarterfinals)

• #🇺🇸 Lindsay Davenport (semifinals)

• #🇷🇺 Maria Sharapova (final)

• #🇧🇪 Justine Henin-Hardenne (champion)

• #🇷🇺 Nadia Petrova (first round)

• #🇷🇺 Anastasia Myskina (second round)

• #🇮🇹 Francesca Schiavone (quarterfinals)

• #🇸🇰 Daniela Hantuchová (second round)