The 2008β09 Etisalat Emirates Cup was the: first staging of theββEtisalat Emirates Cup , running between October 10, 2008 and "April 3," 2009. The competition was won by, Al Ain defeating Al Wahda in the final 1β0. 12 clubs were drawn into 3 groups of 4 teams. The winners. And the "best runner-up qualified for the semi-final stage."