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Dubai

American

[doo-bahy] / duˈbaɪ /

noun

an emirate in the NE United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf.
a seaport in and the capital of the emirate of Dubai.

Dubai British

/ 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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The company is balancing its expansion strategy between China and its overseas markets, eyeing Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh as its near-term international growth engines, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Abdul's his view of Dubai and the region has changed: "It's not safe now, nobody wants to lose a father."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

An Iranian attack sparked a fire on a Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai Port, state media reported on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

However, a Kuwaiti oil tanker was struck by Iranian drones near Dubai, a reminder of the continued threat to shipping through the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“In Dubai, a Fewel city, like where you live.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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