However, due to strong tribal allegiances, many Emiratis also self-identify by their tribal affiliations, whereby some Emiratis may call themselves a "Bani Yasi", "Suweidi" or an "al-Shamsi", especially if they come from an influential tribe.
Namun, karena pengaruh suku yang kuat, banyak orang dari bangsa Emirat yang juga mengakui dirinya berdasarkan afiliasi suku, di mana sebagian bangsa Emirat dapat menyebut dirinya "Bani Yasi," "Suweidi," atau "al-Shamsi", terutama jika berasal dari suku terkenal.