Dubai

[ doo-bahy ]

/ duˈbaɪ /

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noun

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

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

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Words nearby Dubai

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How to use Dubai in a sentence

Elli Kriel runs the only kosher catering company in Dubai, and she’s pioneering a new fusion cuisine combining kosher and Emirati dishes.
So You Think You’re a Foodie?|Daniel Malloy|March 5, 2021|Ozy
Just 2 percent of the Dubai-based app’s user base is in the US, but it’s becoming more popular among Americans.
Why right-wing extremists’ favorite new platform is so dangerous|Rani Molla|January 20, 2021|Vox
Now several other nations, including the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia, have begun to collect national statistics on happiness and well-being.
The New Happiness Guru Says It’s OK to Be Unhappy|Fiona Zublin|September 4, 2020|Ozy
Ash represented vSlash for the first time at the OUG Tournament in Dubai.
An Unlikely Esports Star Emerges From Pakistan|Daniel Malloy|August 21, 2020|Ozy

Within days, he was feverish and chilled, and his visitor — who flew from London to Dubai — had also tested positive for the coronavirus.
'Nobody Wants to Be Alone.' Video Chat Is Having a Moment as Millions Are Isolated|Vivienne Walt / Paris|March 18, 2020|Time
He started out with solo flights, but in this session over the desert outside Dubai he really pushes the envelope.
Daredevil in a Jetpack Flies Alongside A Plane|Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Shadman transferred millions to banks outside Afghanistan in 2013 to buy property to open a business in Dubai, according to Banes.
Special Forces’ $77M ‘Hustler’ Hits Back|Kevin Maurer|December 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Al Ghabban compared one of these sites, Tayma, in the northwest, to New York City, and another one, Thaj, to Dubai.
When Saudi Arabia Ruled the World|Emily Wilson|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For example, Australian airline Quantas has teamed with Emirates to provide 14 daily nonstops between Australia and Dubai.
Malaysia Airlines Is Going Down|Clive Irving|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Another threat comes from the Gulf states, particularly Emirates based in Dubai.
Malaysia Airlines Is Going Down|Clive Irving|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Dubai

Dubai

/ (duːˈbaɪ) /

noun

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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