I understand that the Country of Dubai is run by the descendants of Shiekh Maktoum bin Hasher al-Maktoum who openned the port in 1894 to trade. It is now a part of the United Arab Emirites. SO it is an Emerite, run by an Emir?
United Arab Emirites President KHALIFA bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan, is a "keen supporter of the regional policy of HH Sheikh Zayed, in particular in terms of promoting solidarity between the Arab states, Sheikh Khalifa is firmly committed to support of the Palestinian people and also of moves designed to promote and restore stability in Iraq."
CIA World Fact Book