United Arab Emirates Genealogy

Guide to United Arab Emirates ancestry, family history, and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, parish registers, and military records.

Country Information
The United Arab Emirates is a country in the Middle East bordered by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran. Portions of the country were formerly ruled by the Ottoman Empire, Portugal, and Great Britain. The official language is Arabic.

The seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) include: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujayrah, Sharjah, Umm al Quwain, and Ras al-Khaymah. The UAE was an Arab tribe ruled area that faced struggles for power within the ruling family. The center ruler of the UAE is a descendant of the ruling family. The Pearling industry thrived in the 19th century in the UAE, as well as selling dates and camels.

United Arab Emirates Map
Genealogy records are kept on the emirate level in the United Arab Emirates.

Emirates
Genealogy records are kept on the emirate (imarat, singular - imarah) level in the United Arab Emigrates. Click on a emirate below to go to the emirate Wiki article listing more information.

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research