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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.

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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From Dubai chocolate to lattes, pistachios are having a moment.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

It lists several companies in Dubai, including an investment firm, DotOne Gold, and a taxi service, DotOne Trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

And strikes in Dubai have raised concerns about further disruptions to international air travel at one of the world’s busiest airports.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

He initially travelled to Dubai from Manchester in February 2020 and returned in May 2020 before heading back to the Arab state in November.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

It was night again when we landed at Dubai International Airport.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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