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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Zach Witkoff, World Liberty’s CEO, called Sun “a legend” on stage with him at a conference in Dubai last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Pooniya, 26, had travelled together with Dalip to Dubai, where they boarded the tanker.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
The US-sanctioned vessel had travelled from Dubai and was nearing the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's busiest shipping routes.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
"I left Perth Wednesday night at 10 and I landed in Dubai and a report came through from probably 20 different people saying the game was off."
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“In Dubai, a Fewel city, like where you live.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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