The 2009–10 UAE President's Cup was the 34th season of the UAE President's Cup, the premier knockout tournament for association football clubs in the United Arab Emirates.
The format has changed from previous editions, from a straight knockout tournament to a Group Phase tournament starting from Round 1
The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2011 AFC Champions League.
Four groups containing three or four teams
Al Arabi
Dubai
Al Oruba
Al Rams
Al Shaab
Dubba Al Hunsun
Al Jazira Al Hamra
Masafi
Ittihad Kalba
Al Fujirah
Dabba Al Fujirah
Ras Al Khaimah
Hatta
Al-Thaid
Al Khaleej
16 teams play a knockout tie. 8 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 23 & 24 November 2009
8 teams play a knockout tie. 4 clubs advance to the next round. Ties played over 25 & 26 December 2009
Kickoff times are in GMT.
4 teams play a knockout tie. 2 clubs advance to the final. Ties played over 22 & 23 January 2010
Kickoff times are in GMT.