Dubai

West Asia, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates

People from Dubai are called:

Male/General:

Dubaite

Pronunciation:

/duːˈbaɪ/

Quick Facts

Population:
3,604,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Arabic 'daba' (to creep). The demonym is 'Dubaite'.

About Dubai

  • Most populous city in the UAE and major global hub.
  • Known for ultramodern architecture including Burj Khalifa.
  • Major business, tourism, and shopping destination.
  • Transformed from fishing village to global city.
  • Home to Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Mall.

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