noun
Dubai
doo-BEYE
noun
1
A city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, known for its skyscrapers and luxury developments.
"They flew to Dubai for a long weekend of shopping and sunshine."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major city in the UAE, famous for extravagant architecture and tourism.
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Etymology
Borrowed into English from the Arabic name Dubayy.