Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan
| Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan | |
|---|---|
| Sheikh | |
| Ruler of Abu Dhabi | |
| Reign | 1833 – 1845 |
| Predecessor | Tahnun bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan |
| Successor | Saeed bin Tahnun Al Nahyan |
| Died | 1845 |
| Issue | Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan |
| House | Al Nahyan |
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut Al Nahyan was the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, one of the Trucial States which today form the United Arab Emirates (UAE), from 1833 to 1845. His bloody accession led to the secession of the Al Bu Falasah and the establishment of the Maktoum dynasty in Dubai.