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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“They cannot forgo the American security architecture, because even if you want to build something parallel, that will take years,” said Kabir Taneja, executive director of the ORF Middle East think tank in Dubai.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
"He then placed a phone call to someone in Dubai, who he referred to as his 'boss'," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Riyadh Air, the country's second state-owned airline after Jeddah-based Saudia, is meant to help turn the Saudi capital into a global hub to rival Dubai, the world's busiest for international passengers.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
A direct flight would take 11 hours but he was routed through Dubai instead, making the trip a tortuously long one.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Mrs. Miller says we lived in Dubai for a year and I can’t just tell the food, poop, and bloody parts, so I will tell you what life looked like for us.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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