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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“Brent and Dubai crude time spreads remained in contango, reflecting ample near-term supply, and Gulf producers are expected to lower official selling prices further to maintain competitiveness,” said Soojin Kim from MUFG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Asadullah, who only has one name, imported from Dubai and Japan and said the conflicts have "paralysed business" for months.
From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026
The two have met three times before, including twice this year, on hard courts in Dubai and on clay in Charleston, S.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
It has lifted England from those miserable days in Melbourne and Dubai.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
And as a way of explaining why, Ratwatte began to talk about what had happened to him that morning on the way over from Dubai.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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