Bani Yas

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Bani Yas is a tribe in the United Arab Emirates. Al Nahyan which is a branch of Al Falahi which is a branch of Bani Yas is the ruling family in Abu Dhabi, as well as Al Maktoum which is a branch of Al Falasi which is a branch of Bani Yas is the ruling family in Dubai.

Bani Yas consists of several branches, which are:

1. Al Falahi
2. Al Falasi
3. Al Hameli
4. Al Mazroai
5. Al Marar
6. Al Qubaesi
7. Al Sweadi
8. Al Qeamzi
9. Al Rumaithi
10. Al Sibosi
11. Al Mashgoni
12. Al Muharbi
13. Al Halami
14. Al Humairi
15. Al Muhairi

Bani Yas is also a large suburb belonging to the city of Abu Dhabi. It lies approximately 45 kilometres from the city center.