Fun fact 1 about Dubai
city
The poet Ahmad Mohammad Obaid traces the word 'Dubai' to its alternative meaning of 'baby locust' due to the abundance of locusts in the area before settlement.
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
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city
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Country
United Arab Emirates
Population
3.5M
Coordinates
25.20, 55.27
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. It is on a creek on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf. As of 2025, its population stands at 4 million, 92% of whom are expatriates.
From the “Etymology” section
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