Dubai
Americannoun
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an emirate in the NE United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf.
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a seaport in and the capital of the emirate of Dubai.
noun
Example Sentences
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The flight, which had departed from Dubai, landed safely in Saudi Arabia.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
It stopped its own airlines from flying between Dubai and Tel Aviv for several months this year amid worries about security gaps and the risks posed by the war against Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Israel has been a high-risk destination since a spate of hijackings and attacks in the 1970s, which has led to heightened vigilance, something an airport as big and high-profile as Dubai is well used to.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Israeli airlines including El Al, Israir and Arkia said plans were in place to operate rescue flights from Dubai starting on Friday to bring back stranded passengers.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Your father is somewhere in Dubai, Kabir. That's too far away. But your uncle is right here, in this state, in Chennai city, close to our jail."
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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