The 2011–12 season was Al Ain Football Club's 44th in existence and the club's 37th consecutive season in the top-level football league in the UAE.

[3] On June 6, Al Ain announced officially Cosmin Olaroiu as the new manager for two seasons and released all the foreign players.

[4] After only one day of contracted with Cosmin Olaroiu, Al Ain reaching an agreement with AEK Athens for Argentine Ignacio Scocco according to reports a value of €3 million.

Source: Al Ain FC Supplier: Kappa / Sponsor: Tamouh / Abu Dhabi National Hotels Al Ain used this kit only for represent the new players and for three match in Al Ain Football International Championship.

Source: Al Ain FC Supplier: Adidas / Sponsor: First Gulf Bank / Sorouh / Abu Dhabi National Hotels / Strata On 16 September 2011, Al Ain wear this kit against Al Wahda in League Cup from the new supplier Adidas.