Royal families of the United Arab Emirates
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The dynasties of the United Arab Emirates consist of the six ruling families of the seven Emirates.[1]
- The Nahyan (branch of the House of Al Falahi) are the ruling family of Abu Dhabi.
- The Maktoum (branch of the House of Al Falasi) are the ruling family of Dubai.
- The Al Qasimi (also spelled Al Qassimi) families rule two of the seven emirates: Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.
- The Al Nuaimi are the ruling family of Ajman.
- The Al Mualla are the ruling family of Umm Al Quwain.
- The Al Sharqi are the ruling family of Fujairah.