| Competition: | UAE Football League |
| Season: | 23 |
| Winners: | Al Wasl FC |
| Matches: | 240 |
| Total Goals: | 290 |
| Prevseason: | 1995–96 |
| Nextseason: | 1997–98 |
Statistics of the UAE Football League for the 1996–97 UAE Football League.
It was contested by 10 teams, and Al Wasl FC won the championship.