The 2018–19, UAE Pro League was the 45th edition with Al Ain being the defending champions after winning their 13th title.
After losing Al Shabab and Dubai last season the league has been reduced to 12 teams.
Sharjah set a record of the longest unbeaten run in a UAE Pro League season for 23 games before losing to Al Wasl 3–2.
The Emirates demanded that the UAEFA investigate on the match between Shabab Al Ahli and Fujairah, questioning the legitimacy of the two penalties that was rewarded to Fujairah and the two goals that was disallowed for Shabab Al Ahli.
[1] However the UAE court later rejected their complaint and the team got relegated[2] Relegated to UAE Division 1 Promoted to UAE Pro League * = Dibba Al Fujairah Stadium doesn't fit UAE Pro League requirements, therefore Dibba Al Fujairah shares Fujairah Club Stadium with Fujairah club Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules.