Power Ranking
Most Powerful People in United Arab Emirates
The 10 most powerful people in United Arab Emirates on ApexHierarchy, ranked by the tier formula — institutional control, reach, influence, network and financial strength, not wealth alone. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem ranks first, at Continental tier. Every profile lists its sources and a confidence score.
- 1Mid ContinentalSultan Ahmed bin SulayemChairman and CEO of DP World
- 2Mid ContinentalSheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al MaktoumChairman and CEO, Emirates Group
- 3Mid ContinentalEssa KazimChairman, DP World
- 4Mid NationalYuvraj NarayanGroup Chief Executive Officer, DP World
- 5Low NationalMohamed AlabbarFounder, Emaar Properties
- 6Top StateAbdul Aziz Al GhurairChairman of Mashreq Bank and Al Ghurair Group
- 7High StateKhalaf Ahmad Al HabtoorChairman of Al Habtoor Group
- 8Low StateHussain SajwaniFounder and Chairman, DAMAC Properties
- 9High CitySheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumCrown Prince of Dubai; Chairman, Dubai Executive Council
- 10High CitySheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumRuler of Dubai; Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE