The 2008–09 UAE League season was the 34th edition of top level football in the United Arab Emirates and started on 19 September 2008 until 24 May 2009. Al-Ahli clinched the championship on the last day of the season, one of the most exciting campaigns for a number of years and also qualified for the 2009 edition of the FIFA Club World Cup as the host representative. Al-Shabbab ACD were defending champions from the 2007–08 campaign. Emirates Club and Hatta were relegated from the previous season.Ajman Club and Al Khaleej Club were promoted from the second level.