House of Al Falasi | |
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Coat of arms of Dubai
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Country | United Arab Emirates |
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Style(s) | His/Her Highness |
Founded | 1833 |
Founder | Al Maktoum |
Ethnicity | Emirati |
The House of Al Falasi (Arabic: الفلاسي) is the ruling royal family of Dubai. The Al Maktoum family descends from the Al Bu Falasah (now known as Al-Falasi) section of the Bani Yas, a tribal federation that has been the dominant power throughout most of what is now the United Arab Emirates. In 1833, a large, influential group of the Bani Yas moved to Dubai under the leadership of Maktoum bin Buti bin Maktoum. The Al Maktoum family, a part of the Al Bu Falasah section of the Bani Yas, continues to rule Dubai to this day.
Famous members of the House of Al-Falasi: