The 2016–17 UAE Pro League (also known as Arabian Gulf League for sponsorship reasons) was the 42nd season of top-level football in the United Arab Emirates.
Al-Ahli are the defending champions of this season's UAE pro league after securing their seventh title last season.
Al-Jazira won its second title on 29 April 2017 after defeating Hatta 5-0.
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.
Carmelo González ^1 Caio Canedo has East Timorese citizenship and was counted as Asian player.