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
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More importantly, he provided for the Godolphin Stable of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai its first victory in the Derby and the Classic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
In June, a judge in Dubai banned Eyyub, Garayev and 13 other firms and people from disposing of assets valued up to $704 million as the case moved forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Soglayev alleges he bought Russian diesel from a small firm in Dubai called Serene Resources in late 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
But when he appeared at Bolton Crown Court in 2011, Patel asked the judge for permission to travel to Dubai on bail.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
“In Dubai, a Fewel city, like where you live.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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