Dubai is, perhaps one of the most modern of the seven UAE Emirates in the Middle East is currently run by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The second son of Sheikh Hamdan, is the second in line to take over Dune buggy rental Dubai.

In January 2006 sheikh Mohammed was named the ruler of Dubai. This happened shortly after his elder brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum died. He was appointed the new ruler of Dubai in January 2006, just after the demise of his elder brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum. His constant determination to achieve excellence has led to the city's rapid growth and development. Some of his most famous achievements include the artificially-constructed Palm Island Dubai, World Islands, as well as the Burj Dubai (Burj Khanifa), the tallest building in the world.

At the age 4 the Sheikh began receiving private tutoring in Islamic as well as Arabic. He continued his education at the English Language College in the UK during his post-school years. His son Sheikh Hamdan was a graduate from the Sandhurst Army Academy in England and also completed his studies at the London College of Economics.

As is customary in Muslim countries, men are allowed to marry several wives. Sheikh Mohammed married his first wife in 1979. He later married his second wife, the HRH princess Haya bint Al Hussein (the daughter of Jordan's King Hussein in 2004). He had 17 kids, including seven sons, as well as 10 daughters.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a well-known figure for his charitable activities in Dubai as well as his generous donations and continued support for projects like "Dubai Cares" that aids children living in countries that are not developed. He is a huge horse racing fan and hosts the Dubai World Cup, the richest horse race in the world.

Alongside his duties as the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed is also the United Arab Emirate's Premier Minister and Vice President. Sheikh Mohammed also has responsibilities beyond his role as ruler of Dubai. His ministers and he are responsible for the implementation of the common policy of the Federal Government in and out of the UAE in accordance with the UAE constitution. He is accountable for giving directives to ministers regarding government matters and supervising and coordination of the federal executive authorities' ministries and entities. As Vice President of UAE He also has to fulfill the duties as President of UAE when he's not in.