Fleetwood will join defending champion Tyrrell Hatton and reigning Masters winner Rory McIlroy in the field for the first event of the 2026 Race to Dubai.
The 34-year-old Fleetwood enjoyed a stellar 2025 season, claiming the FedExCup title in the US after a dramatic victory at the Tour Championship on the PGA Tour.
The Englishman then played a crucial in Europe's historic Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black under captain and Luke Donald.
"It's been an incredible year, winning the FedExCup and being part of that special Ryder Cup victory for Europe," said Fleetwood.
"I always enjoy starting my season in Dubai and the Hero Dubai Desert Classic has become a tournament that I love.
"I'm looking forward to teeing it up close to home in front of friends and family once again and trying to get my hands on that famous Dallah Trophy."
Michael Kim caught fire on the back nine to lead by one shot after the first round of the DP World Tour Championship - but big names Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy are both within striking distance.
Aaron Rai secured his second Rolex Series title at the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, outlasting Tommy Fleetwood in a dramatic play-off on Sunday.
Tommy Fleetwood and fellow Englishman Aaron Rai sit atop the leaderboard at the halfway mark of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after thrilling the crowds at Yas Links on day two.
Past champions Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry were part of a five-way tie after the first round of the 2025 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after opening with stunning 64s.
