Definition

Proper noun 1. A major city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates: Dubai is a global city and emirate located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf. It is known as a major hub for business, tourism, and luxury.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Dubai has become a symbol of rapid modernization and architectural ambition.
  • They flew to Dubai for a business conference and stayed at a hotel overlooking the marina.
  • The economy of Dubai is diversified, with a focus on trade, tourism, aviation, and financial services.

Advanced Usage

• "Dubai-based": Used as an adjective to describe a company or entity whose headquarters or primary operations are located in Dubai.
  • She works for a Dubai-based investment firm.

Variants and Related Words

• Dubai's (possessive form): Indicating something belonging to or characteristic of Dubai.
  • Dubai's skyline is instantly recognizable.
• Dubaites / Dubaians (informal demonyms): Terms sometimes used to refer to the inhabitants of Dubai.

Synonyms

• City (in a general sense, though not a direct synonym).
• Emirate (referring to its political status as one of the seven emirates of the UAE).

Related Phrases

• Gateway to the Middle East: A common phrase describing Dubai's role in global trade and travel.
  • Dubai is often called the gateway to the Middle East.

Noun

1. port city in the United Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf