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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Countries committed to transition away from fossil fuels in a landmark pact at COP28 in Dubai in 2023 but have struggled to agree on how to turn that pledge into action.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
Trabzon is far more accessible, with new flights introduced from Cairo, Dubai and Riyadh since Salah's arrival.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Virgin Atlantic said it aims to resume services to Dubai in late 2027, subject to safety assessments and demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
“Construction has continued without a slowdown,” said Paul Griffiths, chief executive of Dubai Airports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
She had thick-palmed, capable hands and many business interests; she traveled to Dubai to buy gold, to China to buy women’s clothing, and lately, she had become a distributor for a frozen chicken company.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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