These include Simona Halep, Australian Open champion and runner-up Sofia Kenin and Garbine Muguruza; as well as the return of Kim Clijsters.
Ahead of the action beginning, we take a look at the prize money and points on offer.
The winner will claim $696,860 which equates to 470 points. The runner-up claims a little less with $372,200 but still a sizeable haul of 305 points.
The semi-finalists will get $198,830 which is 185 points. This goes all the way down to the first round where the losers only get a point and $17,055.
Click here to view the draw in full for the WTA Premier tournament which begins on Monday.
Prize Money & Points Breakdown - Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships 2020
Winner - $696,860 - 470 points
Runner-Up - $372,200 - 305 points
Semi-Finalist - $198,830 - 185 points
Quarter-Finalist - $50,100 - 100 points
Second Round - $26,840 - 55 points
First Round - $17,055 - 1 point