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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“They cannot forgo the American security architecture, because even if you want to build something parallel, that will take years,” said Kabir Taneja, executive director of the ORF Middle East think tank in Dubai.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
“Physical crude markets also weakened, with the Dubai and Murban forward curves shifting into contango for the first time since the war began, signaling easing concerns over immediate supply shortages,” analysts at MUFG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Riyadh Air, the country's second state-owned airline after Jeddah-based Saudia, is meant to help turn the Saudi capital into a global hub to rival Dubai, the world's busiest for international passengers.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Meanwhile, Dubai International Airport saw its passenger numbers drop by 66% in March as flights and bookings were significantly reduced due to the Iranian situation.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
I had abandoned Mr. Sheep Sheep in a field, lost my kite in Dubai, and forgotten Ali Shekari’s hat in an Italian plane.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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