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Definition of dubai

dubai

/duːˈbaɪ/
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dubai Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, globally renowned for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, and vibrant tourism industry.

Word Nuance & Usage

Dubai technically refers to both the city and the emirate (one of seven in the UAE), though in global parlance it is most commonly used to designate the major city itself.

• Rhymes for dubai

• Nearby Words

dry falls
dryas
dryer
dubai
dublin
dubois sea snake
dubrovnik

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dubai. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dubai
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