Bani Yas
The tribal confederation of the Abu Dhabi region, historically based between the Liwa oasis and the coast.
- Homeland
- Liwa oasis and the Abu Dhabi coast (traditionally)
Overview
Bani Yas is the tribal confederation of the Abu Dhabi region of the UAE, historically based between the Liwa oasis inland and the pearling coast. It comprises many sections, and regional histories tie the emergence of Abu Dhabi and Dubai as towns to its families, as reported.
Note on lineage
The confederation's sections and earlier descent are related differently across the sources. This page states only the broad outline; verify branch- and family-level claims against a named source before publishing.
Sources
- القلقشندي، نهاية الأرب في معرفة أنساب العرب، 821هـ — للسياق النسبي العام؛ يُراجَع ويُوثَّق قبل إثبات التفاصيل
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-14