New Shabab al Ahli Dubai Football Club to play first game in September

Participating teams for the forthcoming season are: champions Al Jazira, runners-up Al Wasl, Al Ain, Al Wahda, Al Nasr, Al Dhafra, Hatta, Dibba, Emirates and newly promoted Ajman.

The two other teams that will compete in the AGL are the newly formed Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and another new entrant, the Sharjah Sports Cultural Club which was formed after the merger of Sharjah and Al Shaab.

Several teams are currently in Europe on pre-season training camps. The Arabian Gulf Cup kicks off on September 8, followed by the Super Cup on September 15, while the opening round of the Arabian Gulf League fixtures will get under way on September 16 2017.

The Shabab al Ahli Dubai home ground is the Rashid Stadium located in Al Nahda which is easily accessible by the Green Line Dubai Metro Stadium stop.

Here are some hotels where you can stay if you are coming to Dubai to take part in the historic first debut game of the new Shabab al Ahli Dubai Club.

Hilton Dubai Creek - Click here for booking JW Marriot Hotel Dubai - Click here for booking Roda Al Bustan Hotel - Click here for booking Pullman Dubai City Centre - Click here for booking Ibis Deira City Centre - Click here for booking