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Dubai

American

[doo-bahy] / duˈbaɪ /

noun

an emirate in the NE United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf.
a seaport in and the capital of the emirate of Dubai.

Dubai British

/ duːˈbaɪ /

noun

a sheikhdom in the NE United Arab Emirates, consisting principally of the port of Dubai, on the Persian Gulf: oilfields. Pop: 1 026 000 (2005 est)

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The Middle East is an important market for the luxury industry and the Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai airports were also important distribution hubs.

From Barron's

Brent itself has much less sulfur than Dubai oil.

From The Wall Street Journal

It recently shut down the Iranian Hospital and Iranian Club in Dubai, people familiar with the shutdowns said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The carrier also canceled service to Tel Aviv and Dubai, but plans to restore its full schedule this fall.

From MarketWatch

Visits to top Gulf Coast tourist destinations, such as Dubai, have dropped, too, while expats living in the region have fled to their home countries.

From Barron's

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