2016–17 UAE Division 1
Ajman Club were the champions of the 2016–17 UAE Division 1.
As of 2016–17 the league features 12 sides who play each once for a total of 11 games each. The top two sides gain promotion to the Pro-League, there is no longer relegation as the UAE Division One Group B League stopped playing in 2012.
Stadia and locations
| Club | Home city | Stadium | Capacity |
| Al Arabi | Umm al Quwain | Umm al Quwain Stadium | |
| Al Hamriyah | Al Hamriyah | Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium | |
| Al Khaleej | Khor Fakkan | Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium | |
| Al Shaab | Sharjah | Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium | |
| Al Thaid | Dhaid | Al-Dhaid Stadium | |
| Al Urooba | Mirbah | Al-Oruba Club Stadium | |
| Ajman | Ajman | Ajman Stadium | |
| Dibba Al-Hisn | Dibba Al-Hisn | Dibba Stadium | |
| Dubai | Dubai | Dubai Club Stadium | |
| Fujairah | Fujairah | Fujairah Club Stadium | |
| Masfut | Masfut | Masfut Club Stadium | |
| Ras Al Khaimah | Ras Al Khaimah | Ras al Khaimah Stadium |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.| Team | Head Coach | Captain | Kit Manufacturer |
| Ajman |  League table |