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The 2008–09 UAE President's Cup was the 33rd season of the UAE President's Cup, the premier knockout tournament for association football clubs in the United Arab Emirates.
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Al-Ahli went into this edition as the holders. Sharjah FC hold the most wins with 8 titles.
The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2010 AFC Champions League.
Round 1
24 teams play a knockout tie. 12 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 30 & 31 October 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shaab | 1 – 2 | Ittihad Kalba |
| 2 | Ras Al-Khaimah | 1 - 0 | Al-Jazira Al-Hamra |
| 3 | Dubba Al-Husun | 3 - 1 | Dubai |
| 4 | Al-Sharjah | 2 - 1 | Al-Arabi |
| 5 | Al-Wasl | 3 - 0 | Al-Hamriyah |
| 6 | Al-Wahda | 4 - 3 | Hatta |
| 7 | Khaleej | 2 - 2 | Al-Rams |
| Khaleej won 4 - 3 on penalties | |||
| 8 | Emirate | 3 - 1 | Al-Oruba |
| 9 | Al-Ain | 8 - 0 | Dabba Al-Fujairah |
| 10 | Al Dhafra | 4 - 0 | Al-Thaid |
| 11 | Ajman Club | 2 - 3 | Al-Fujirah |
| 12 | Banni Yas | 4 - 0 | Masafi |
Round 2
16 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 28 & 29 November 2008
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabbab ACD | 4 – 1 | Ras Al-Khaimah |
| 2 | Al-Jazira Club | 3 - 1 | Al-Wasl |
| 3 | Al-Sharjah | 6 - 1 | Ittihad Kalba |
| 4 | Al-Wahda | 4 - 1 | Dubba Al-Husun |
| 5 | Al Dhafra | 2 - 1 | Emirate |
| 6 | Al-Nasr | 2 -3 | Khaleej |
| 7 | Al-Ain | 4 - 0 | Al-Fujirah |
| 8 | Banni Yas | 1 - 0 | Al-Ahli |
Quarter finals
8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 1 & 2 February 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabbab ACD | 2 – 1 | Al-Sharjah |
| 2 | Al-Jazira Club | 0 - 0 | Al-Wahda |
| Al-Wahda won 4 - 2 on penalties | |||
| 3 | Al Dhafra | 3 - 1 | Khaleej |
| 4 | Al Ain | 3 - 2 | Banni Yas |
Semi finals
4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the Final Ties played on 24 February 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Dhafra | 1 – 3 | Al Ain |
| 2 | Al-Wahda | 1 - 2 | Al-Shabbab ACD |
Final
13 April 2009
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shabbab ACD | 0 - 1 | Al Ain |
| UAE President Cup 2008–09 Winners |
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| Al Ain 5th Title |
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