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~~{{Infobox settlement~~

'''Dubai''' is the most populous city in the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Located on the southeastern coast of the [[Persian Gulf]], Dubai is known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, ultramodern skyline, and vibrant nightlife.

~~| name = Dubai~~

~~| native_name = دبي~~

~~| native_name_lang = ar~~

~~| settlement_type = [[City]]~~

~~| image_skyline = ~~

~~| image_caption = Skyline of Dubai~~

~~| pushpin_map = United Arab Emirates~~

~~| pushpin_label_position = right~~

~~| pushpin_map_caption= Location within the United Arab Emirates~~

~~| subdivision_type = Country~~

~~| subdivision_name = {{flag|United Arab Emirates}}~~

~~| subdivision_type1 = Emirate~~

~~| subdivision_name1 = [[Emirate of Dubai]]~~

~~| leader_title = Ruler~~

~~| leader_name = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]]~~

~~| established_title = Established~~

~~| established_date = 1833~~

~~| area_total_km2 = 4,114~~

~~| population_as_of = 2024~~

~~| population_total = 3,650,000~~

~~| population_density_km2 = auto~~

~~| timezone = [[UTC+4]]~~

~~| area_code = +971-4~~

~~| website = {{URL|https://www.dubaicity.gov.ae}}~~

}}

'''Dubai''' ~~({{lang-ar|دبي}})~~ is the most populous city in the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE) and the capital of the [[Emirate of Dubai]], one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Located on the southeastern coast of the [[Persian Gulf]], Dubai is known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, ultramodern skyline, and vibrant nightlife.

== History ==

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* [[Museum of the Future]]

The city hosts major annual events, including the [[Dubai Shopping Festival]] and the [[Dubai World Cup]] horse race.

The city hosts major annual events, including the Dubai Shopping Festival and the Dubai World Cup horse race.

== Government ==

Dubai is ruled by Sheikh [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], who has served as the Ruler of Dubai and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates since 2006.

Dubai is ruled by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has served as the Ruler of Dubai and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates since 2006.

== Demographics ==

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== Transport ==

Dubai is served by [[Dubai International Airport]] (DXB), one of the world’s busiest airports by international passenger traffic. Public transportation includes:

Dubai is served by Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest airports by international passenger traffic. Public transportation includes:

* [[Dubai Metro]]

* Dubai Metro

* Buses

* Water taxis

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== See also ==

* [[United Arab Emirates]]

* United Arab Emirates

* [[Abu Dhabi]]

* Abu Dhabi

* [[Sharjah]]

* Sharjah

* [[Dubai Metro]]

* Dubai Metro

* [[Expo 2020 Dubai]]

* Expo 2020 Dubai

== External links ==

* [https://www.visitdubai.com Official tourism website]

* [https://www.dubaicity.gov.ae Dubai Government Portal]

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-{{Infobox settlement
+'''Dubai''' is the most populous city in the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE) and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Located on the southeastern coast of the [[Persian Gulf]], Dubai is known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, ultramodern skyline, and vibrant nightlife.
-| name               = Dubai
-| native_name        = دبي
-| native_name_lang   = ar
-| settlement_type    = [[City]]
-| image_skyline      = <!-- Add image filename here -->
-| image_caption      = Skyline of Dubai
-| pushpin_map        = United Arab Emirates
-| pushpin_label_position = right
-| pushpin_map_caption= Location within the United Arab Emirates
-| subdivision_type   = Country
-| subdivision_name   = {{flag|United Arab Emirates}}
-| subdivision_type1  = Emirate
-| subdivision_name1  = [[Emirate of Dubai]]
-| leader_title       = Ruler
-| leader_name        = [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]]
-| established_title  = Established
-| established_date   = 1833
-| area_total_km2     = 4,114
-| population_as_of   = 2024
-| population_total   = 3,650,000
-| population_density_km2 = auto
-| timezone           = [[UTC+4]]
-| area_code          = +971-4
-| website            = {{URL|https://www.dubaicity.gov.ae}}
-}}
-'''Dubai''' ({{lang-ar|دبي}}) is the most populous city in the [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE) and the capital of the [[Emirate of Dubai]], one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Located on the southeastern coast of the [[Persian Gulf]], Dubai is known for its modern architecture, luxury shopping, ultramodern skyline, and vibrant nightlife.
 == History ==
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 * [[Museum of the Future]]
-The city hosts major annual events, including the [[Dubai Shopping Festival]] and the [[Dubai World Cup]] horse race.
+The city hosts major annual events, including the Dubai Shopping Festival and the Dubai World Cup horse race.
 == Government ==
-Dubai is ruled by Sheikh [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]], who has served as the Ruler of Dubai and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates since 2006.
+Dubai is ruled by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has served as the Ruler of Dubai and the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates since 2006.
 == Demographics ==
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 == Transport ==
-Dubai is served by [[Dubai International Airport]] (DXB), one of the world’s busiest airports by international passenger traffic. Public transportation includes:
+Dubai is served by Dubai International Airport (DXB), one of the world’s busiest airports by international passenger traffic. Public transportation includes:
-* [[Dubai Metro]]
+* Dubai Metro
 * Buses
 * Water taxis
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 == See also ==
-* [[United Arab Emirates]]
+* United Arab Emirates
-* [[Abu Dhabi]]
+* Abu Dhabi
-* [[Sharjah]]
+* Sharjah
-* [[Dubai Metro]]
+* Dubai Metro
-* [[Expo 2020 Dubai]]
+* Expo 2020 Dubai
 == External links ==
 * [https://www.visitdubai.com Official tourism website]
 * [https://www.dubaicity.gov.ae Dubai Government Portal]