Baniyas Club is a professional football team competing in the United Arab Emirates' top flight, the Adnoc Pro-League. Based in the Baniyas area of Abu Dhabi, the club plays its home matches at the Baniyas Stadium. Founded in 1981, the team's colors are a distinctive orange and blue. Baniyas has established itself as a solid and competitive entity in Emirati football, often finishing in the middle to upper reaches of the league table. The club's history includes a memorable peak era in the early 2010s, where they finished as league runners-up in the 2010-11 and 2012-13 seasons and won the UAE President's Cup in 2012, qualifying for the AFC Champions League. This period was marked by strong squads featuring talented domestic and foreign players. In the modern era, Baniyas continues to be a well-organized club, investing in infrastructure and talent to challenge the traditional giants of Al Ain, Al Wahda, and Shabab Al Ahli. The club enjoys a passionate and growing fan base, creating a vibrant atmosphere at their stadium. Baniyas Club is a respected and ambitious institution in UAE football.