- The leading two players from the 1999 Asian PGA Order of Merit.
- The leading available and not otherwise exempt player, in accordance with the 1999 Asian PGA Order of Merit, from the following countries: India, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.
- The leading professional from a qualification event organised by the UAE Golf Association.
- The balance of the field in accordance with the PGA European Tour Category Ranking List.
PGA European Tour Category Ranking List