Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Maktoum bin Butti bin Suhail Al Maktoum founded the Maktoum dynasty in 1833 when he led ~800 members of the Bani Yas tribe's Al Bu Falasah section from Abu Dhabi to settle at Dubai Creek, establishing independent rule.
The Al Maktoum family has ruled Dubai continuously since 1833. Current ruler (2024): Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (also UAE Vice President & Prime Minister).