This article lists the rulers of separate states on the territory of the United Arab Emirates, most of which became its Emirates. List of rulers of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Al Nahyan of Al Abu Falah dynasty List of rulers of the Emirate of Dubai Al Maktoum dynasty List of rulers of the Emirate of Sharjah Al Qasimi dynasty List of rulers of the Emirate of Fujairah Al Sharqi dynasty List of rulers of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah Al Qasimi dynasty Throne vacant from August 1900 until 10 July 1921 List of rulers of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain Al Mualla dynasty List of rulers of the Emirate of Ajman Al Nuaimi dynasty List of rulers of pre-union regions These are regions that were once independent but now are affiliated with other emirates. List of rulers of Dibba Under a Hakim Reincorporated into Sharjah 1951 List of rulers of Al Hamriyah Under a Hakim Reincorporated into Sharjah 1922 but retained semi-autonomy until the late 1960s. List of rulers of Al Heera Under a Hakim Reincorporated into Sharjah 1942 List of rulers of Kalba Under a Hakim Reincorporated into Sharjah 1952 See also List of Sunni Muslim dynasties Rulers Rulers United Arab Emirates