Dubai

American  

[doo-bahy] / duˈbaɪ /

noun

1. an emirate in the NE United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf.

2. a seaport in and the capital of the emirate of Dubai.

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Dubai British  

/ duːˈbaɪ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Even with the war, traffic is still at about 200,000 people a day, with U.K. retailer Primark opening its first store in Dubai this week.

From Barron's

The war has severed key logistics routes, scared away tourists from cities like Dubai and dramatically reduced air traffic throughout the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of these pharmaceutical products are also normally flown to global markets via Gulf hub airports, particularly Dubai, which have been severely disrupted by the conflict.

From BBC

“Social media has become a failed state, a place where laws are ignored and crime is endured, where disinformation is worth more than truth,” Sánchez told a conference in Dubai in February.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other attractions, including Aquaventure and the sprawling Dubai Miracle Garden, recently distributed free tickets to residents as a goodwill gesture.

From The Wall Street Journal