UAE officials have not given a reason for their decision, but the country does not have diplomatic relations with Israel.
"Ms Peer has earned the right to play in the tournament and it's regrettable that the UAE is denying her this right," he said.
"Ms Peer and her family are obviously extremely upset and disappointed by the decision of the UAE and its impact on her personally and professionally."
Scott said the WTA would "review appropriate future actions with regard to the future of the Dubai tournament".
"No host country should deny a player the right to compete in a tournament for which she has qualified by ranking," he added.
Other players also dropped a line.
"It's not acceptable," said Amelie Mauresmo after clinching the Paris Open title on Sunday.
"I think sport should be above issues like that to do with religion and wars and whatever. I'm surprised."
World number two, Dinara Safina, added: "It's pretty disappointing she's not playing here. She's a great player and a great athlete.
"I hope she will have many more chances. I think the WTA is doing its best for them."
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