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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In Dubai, the emirate's two Catholic churches said ahead of Easter weekend that masses would be cancelled until further notice, citing safety concerns.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
All masses in Dubai have been cancelled because of the war, two Catholic churches in the United Arab Emirates posted on their websites.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Several Iranian families in Dubai say they have relatives who have lived in the U.A.E. for decades whose visas were suddenly revoked, sometimes while they were traveling, leaving them unable to return.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
I actually met Wilder once in Dubai and he was great - cordial, high energy, a really nice guy - but as a fighter, of late, there is a question mark.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
My favorite bit of overheard gossip came from a freshman kid outside the science lab: “I heard he’s, like, a prince from Dubai or something.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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