Sharjah is the only emirate of the seven UAEs with coastlines in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and its jurisdiction includes towns such as Dibba and Khor Fakkan, in addition to the capital city of Sharjah. The city of Sharjah is a 9 km drive from Dubai, the political, economic and cultural center of the Emirates, and the seat of the Chiefs' King's House and the main government departments.