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Al-Shabab Dubai
Full name Al-Shabab Al-Arabi Club
Founded 1958
Ground Al Maktoum Stadium,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ground Capacity 20,000
Chairman Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum
Manager Toninho Cerezo
League UAE Football League
2008/09 UAE Football League, 5th

Al-Shabab Dubai was a football club from the United Arab Emirates. It was a well-known team in the country's top football league. The club was also known by its full name, Al-Shabab Al-Arabi Club.

About Al-Shabab Dubai

Club History

Al-Shabab Dubai was founded in 1958. This means it was one of the older football clubs in the UAE. The club played for many years, competing in the country's main football competitions. Over time, it became a significant part of the UAE's sports history.

Home Stadium

The team played its home games at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. This stadium is a large sports venue. It can hold up to 20,000 fans. Imagine how exciting it would be to watch a game there with so many people cheering! The stadium is located in the vibrant city of Dubai.

Team Leadership

During its time, Al-Shabab Dubai had important leaders. The club's chairman was Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum. He helped guide the club's direction. The team also had a manager, Toninho Cerezo. The manager is like the coach, responsible for training the players and deciding game strategies.

Playing in the League

Al-Shabab Dubai competed in the UAE Football League. This is the top professional football league in the United Arab Emirates. In the 2008–09 season, the team finished in 5th place. This showed they were a strong competitor in the league. Playing in a top league means facing the best teams in the country.

The Club's End

Al-Shabab Dubai continued to play until 2017. In that year, the club was officially disestablished. This means it stopped existing as a separate football club. Its legacy, however, remains part of the UAE's football story.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Al-Shabab Al Arabi Club para niños

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