About

Shabab Al Ahli Club, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, competes in the UAE Pro League and was founded on 1 January 1958. The club’s modern identity followed the 2017 merger that united legacy sides, and collectors seek signed shirts and framed pieces that reflect both the pre and post merger eras. Walkouts lists curated retail-signed shirts alongside provenance notes that matter to serious fans and archivists.

The club’s trophy cabinet is substantial: the side has won 9 league titles alongside numerous President Cups and domestic trophies, bringing a total haul often cited at 36 honours, which makes it the most successful team in Dubai and one of the leading outfits in the United Arab Emirates. The merger with Dubai CSC and Al Shabab reshaped crests and kit runs, which is important when tracing variants and early retail issues.

There is no single, widely noted post-1970 anniversary release listed in the club records provided here, though the 2017 restructure produced clear pre/post crest differences that collectors document. That crest shift and supplier transitions are why provenance tags and photographic evidence are frequently requested for mid‑2010s shirts, and why season provenance is a key attribute for valuation among collectors.

Shirts from specific seasons drive demand because they mark sporting milestones and continental exposure. The 2015 AFC Champions League run, when the club reached the final as Al Ahli Dubai, and the domestic title campaigns such as the 2022-23 championship are magnets for collectors, who chase players’ retail editions and player-issue variants from those campaigns for display and historical context.

Away shirts carry distinct interest, notably the club’s green away colours used during the 2015 continental campaign and associated away fixtures. Those colourways tie directly to decisive matches in the AFC Champions League and are valued for visual authenticity when paired with match programs and photographic match evidence. Provenance notes often record AFC player-issue fonts and competition detailing for away strips of this era.

Fans and collectors explicitly seek fanshop and retail-signed shirts as well as player-issue examples; early retail runs, limited regional releases and player-issue variants appear in marketplaces and are catalogued separately from match-worn material. The club’s supplier eras, notably the Nike period, and provenance cues such as pre/post-2017 crest differences make particular shirts more collectible, and examples like the green away shirt are singled out in specialist listings.

For buyers looking at specific seasons, items tied to the 2015 AFC Champions League campaign and the domestic title campaigns of 2022-23 and 2024-25 attract attention for their match associations and roster significance; collectors commonly request photographic provenance and a COA to verify signatures before framing. In closing, Walkouts supports detailed provenance notes and offers curated signed football shirts from these seasons for display and archival use.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2015 Red AFC CL runners-up (as Al Ahli Dubai)
  • 2022–23 Red UAE Pro League champions
  • 2024–25 Red UAE Pro League champions

Iconic away kits

  • 2015 Green AFC CL away finals run

Collector seasons

  • 2015 AFC Champions League runners-up
  • 2022–23 UAE Pro League title
  • 2024–25 UAE Pro League title

Honours

Shabab Al Ahli's honours underline a dominant domestic record with nine league titles and eleven UAE President Cup wins forming the backbone of their achievements. The club has also secured five ADIB Cup trophies and seven UAE Super Cup triumphs, together with assorted national shields and cross‑border trophies that bring the total to 36 recognised titles. On the continental stage the side reached the AFC Champions League final in the club's notable 2015 campaign, finishing as runners‑up in a decisive continental tie. Recent domestic campaigns include championship-winning seasons such as the 2022-23 title and further title success in 2024-25. The club's standing in comparative lists is reflected by its IFFHS rank of 164, which is cited among available metrics of club performance.

Legends & Leadership

Adnan Al Talyani is remembered as a club legend player from the 1980s whose long service and goalscoring for Al Ahli helped set a standard for succeeding generations.

Ahmed Khalil is recognised as a recent key player of the early 2010s who delivered important goals and matchwinning contributions during domestic and continental campaigns.

Omar Abdulrahman is regarded as a recent key player of the mid-2010s whose creativity and technical play were central to the club's prominent runs in regional competitions.

Stadium

Shabab Al Ahli stage their home fixtures at the club's principal ground, commonly referred to as Rashid Stadium. The stadium identity is closely tied to the club's city rivalries and derby culture, including the Old Dubai derby against Al Nasr and the national rivalry often framed as the UAE classic with Al Ain. Matchdays at Rashid Stadium are known for strong local support and a charged atmosphere when key fixtures or title encounters are at stake. The venue serves as a focal point for the club's community and the setting for many of its decisive domestic encounters.

Local derby
Old Dubai derby Al Nasr city rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification pre/post-2017 crest differences
  • Suppliers Nike era; confirm style codes
  • Provenance AFC player-issue with competition fonts

FAQ

Q: What is the club's official name and where is it based? A: The club is officially Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai Club and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Q: Where can I find official information and updates? A: The club posts official updates via its website and verified social channels listed by the club; always check those official sources for fixtures and announcements.

Q: How can I verify authentic club merchandise or signed items? A: Look for recognised verification such as digital/NFC verification or a documented certificate of authenticity from the club or authorised retailer when possible.

Q: Do official stores offer international delivery? A: Official club stores may provide international shipping; check the vendor for terms and availability and note that some offers include Free worldwide shipping.