Local Tribes

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Ras Al Khaimah’s established tribal society consists of three main categories, identified by prominent family names:

  • Mountain tribes: Al Shehhi, Al Hebssi & Al Dohoori
  • Desert tribes: Al Khatiri, Al Shamsi & Al Kitbi
  • Sea tribes: Al Ali, Al Zaabi & Al Tenaiji

We can differentiate between these tribes by their distinctive dialects. The most difficult dialect to understand is that of the mountain tribes.