See main article: 2016 Mubadala World Tennis Championship (December).
| Champ: | Rafael Nadal |
| Runner: |  David Goffin |
| Score: | 6–4, 7–6(7–5) |
| Type: | no |
Rafael Nadal was the competition's defending champion and successfully defended his title, defeating David Goffin in the final, 6–4, 7–6(7–5).