 On 6 July 2013, it was announced that Olăroiu signed a three-year contract with Dubai side Al Ahli.On 30 August, Olăroiu won his first match in charge of Al Ahli against his former club Al Ain in the Super Cup final.In April 2014, Cosmin Olăroiu mathematically won his third consecutive league title as Al Ahli won over arch rivals Al Wasl 2–1.