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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McIlroy is attempting to win a record-equalling eighth Race to Dubai title and can boost his hopes by securing the second Wentworth title of his career.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“It was very obvious to everyone there was something wrong, but there was no regulatory action to stop this behavior,” said Emre Akcakmak, a senior adviser at asset manager East Capital Group in Dubai.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The wedding payments came from an IBA-affiliated entity in Dubai that the boxing association uses for financial transactions.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
But in old Dubai, where Iranian merchants are firmly established, they do not believe there will be a break in the ties forged over decades between the UAE's financial hub and southern Iran.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
"Yum. This is good stuff. Another guy was convinced you were an oil magnate's wife from Dubai."
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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