The 2016–17 season was Al Ain Football Club's 49th in existence and the club's 42nd consecutive season in the top-level football league in the UAE.

Source: Al Ain Club Source: Al Ain Club Supplier: Nike / Sponsor: First Gulf Bank / Abu Dhabi Airports On 22 August 2016, Al Ain unveil new Kit for season 2016–17.

Al Hilal won 3–0 on aggregate.

The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total goals are equal.

Last updated: 11 September 2017Source: UAEProLeague.ae, AlAinClub.ae, The-Afc.comOnly competitive matches = Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.