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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But, I’m trying to avoid stopovers in Dubai or Qatar in case of cancellation or further disruption, but that is making it trickier to plan, too.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
About half a million passengers a day typically pass through major hub airports in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, which act as key connecting points between Europe, Asia and Australia.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
In Seoul, defence ministry spokesman Park Il told reporters a cargo vessel had been hit on Monday and was damaged by fire before making its way to port in Dubai.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
From Dubai chocolate to lattes, pistachios are having a moment.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
“Rome for two years. Then before that we lived in Brussels. We lived in Dubai for a year when I was about four, but I don’t remember that at all.”
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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