The Bani Yas Tribes are the first settlers of Dubai and are the native tribes of Dubai as well. The group of about 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe settled near the Dubai Creek as they were drawn towards the natural harbour formed by the creek flowing through Dubai. These tribes were later joined by the Bedounis, who were the Arabian nomads of the Middle East. These Arabian nomads settled near the creek in small houses called Barastins.