Royal families of the United Arab Emirates

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.