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Pages in category "Royal residences in the United Arab Emirates" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The current residences are owned by the Crown, by the Duchy of Cornwall, and privately by members of the royal family; all the official residences are owned by the Crown. [1] [2] Some official residences, such as the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Hillsborough Castle, serve primarily ceremonial functions and are rarely used residentially.
The Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House is a historic building and former residence of Sheikh Obaid bin Thani, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The house was built of stone from the sea, gypsum, and mud in 1916. [1] [2] It is now a museum. The house is located in the Al Shindagha area close to the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House.
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.
In 1833, about 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe, under the joint leadership of Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti and Obeid bin Said, took over the emirate of Dubai.After Obeid bin Said died of old age in 1836, Maktoum bin Butti took the reins as the sole ruler and established the Al Maktoum dynasty in the emirate.
It's well known that the U.K. royal family resides at places like Buckingham Palace and Balmoral Castle, but there are many lesser-known residences they own. The British Royal Family Owns So Many ...