Abd-Rabou was instrumental in Ahli Dubai's domestic triumph last term, but missed out on the first place to Ain's Chilean striker Jorge Valdivia.

The on-loan Ismaili schemer, who was named best player in the African Cup of Nations last year, scored seven goals in his first season in the UAE.

Abd-Rabou's mate Ismail Hammadi notched the top award for best local player, beating UAE internationals Ali Al-Wuhaibi and Ismail Mattar.