The term 'Leader in Dubai' can be summarized as the EMIR of Dubai. The EMIR is the head of state and the constitutional monarch of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The current EMIR of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has held the position since 2006. He is also the Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE. The EMIR is responsible for the overall governance of Dubai and is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.