Cunning and love, scandals and intrigue, magical legends and harsh reality, an astonishing past and unbelievable reforms of the present—this is the story of modern Arab monarchical dynasties. “An Arabian Game of Thrones” is rich in plotlines drawn from the tales of “One Thousand and One Nights” and the worldly vices of rulers. These dynasties, born at the break between eras, created an unprecedented Arab world with new “wonders of the world,” such as Dubai—yet they have remained deeply conservative. This book is a journey into the forbidden chambers of those who influence the modern world—and whose luxurious palaces still stand on sand, oil, and blood.