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What Country Was Abu Dhabi In?

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) lies within 5 different states on Chronica Maps' 39 historical border maps. The longest stretch is under Abbasid Caliphate, from AD 800 to AD 999. The earliest state recorded here is Abbasid Caliphate (AD 800).

Who ruled Abu Dhabi?

Period (by border map)Ruled by
500 BC – 201 BCUnclaimed / no data
200 BC – 101 BCArabs
100 BC – AD 799Unclaimed / no data
AD 800 – AD 999Abbasid Caliphate
1000 – 1491Unclaimed / no data
1492 – 1599Muscat
1600 – 1879Unclaimed / no data
1880 – 1913Trucial Oman
1914 – 1919British Protectorate
1920 – 1944Trucial Oman
1945 – todayUnited Arab Emirates
Map showing Abu Dhabi in AD 900Abu Dhabi
Border map for AD 900. See the world in AD 900.

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Based on approximate historical borders; towns close to a frontier may be assigned to a neighbouring state.

Last updated 9 November 2026. Sources: border data from historical-basemaps, land and rivers from Natural Earth; texts written for Chronica Maps from standard reference works. How we make the maps.