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The 2008–09 UAE President's Cup was the 33rd season of the
UAE President's Cup The UAE President's Cup, or simply the President Cup, is a association football, football tournament that takes place in United Arab Emirates, between Football team, clubs in the UAE Pro League and the UAE First Division League. The winner qualifi ...
, the premier
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for
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clubs in the
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. Al-Ahli went into this edition as the holders.
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hold the most wins with 8 titles. The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the
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.


Round 1

24 teams play a knockout tie. 12 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 30 & 31 October 2008


Round 2

16 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 28 & 29 November 2008


Quarter finals

8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 1 & 2 February 2009


Semi finals

4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the Final Ties played on 24 February 2009


Final

13 April 2009 {{DEFAULTSORT:2008-09 Uae Presidents Cup UAE President's Cup seasons Uae Presidents Cup, 2008-09 President's Cup