 After making 15 league appearance in the 2010–11 season at Feyenoord, El Ahmadi joined an UAE team Al Ahli Club on a six-month loan deal in order for the club to boost funds required to sign a new striker on 25 January 2011.On 4 February 2011, he made his debut for the club in a 0–0 draw against Al Dhafra S.C.C.. On 24 March 2011, he scored his first goal in the UAE League with a 2–2 draw against Ittihad Kalba.During his loan El Ahmadi appeared in 10 games and scored one goal.