Abu Dhabi

[ ah-boo dah-bee ]

noun

1. a sheikdom in the N United Arab Emirates, on the S coast of the Persian Gulf.
2. the capital of this sheikdom.
3. the capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Abu Dhabi

/ ˈæbuː ˈdɑːbɪ /

noun

1. a sheikhdom (emirate) of SE Arabia, on the S coast of the Persian Gulf: the chief sheikhdom and capital of the United Arab Emirates, consisting principally of the port of Abu Dhabi and a desert hinterland; contains major oilfields. Pop: 476 000 (2005 est). Area: 67 350 sq km (25 998 sq miles)

Example Sentences

He had needed that putt at the LIV Golf Promotions event in Abu Dhabi to retain a place on the lucrative breakaway tour.

From BBC

The intense last lap in Abu Dhabi would become one of the sport's most controversial moments.

From BBC

As Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid on Saturday, there was a Spaniard in Abu Dhabi making sure football's El Clasico wouldn't dominate every headline in Spain the following morning.

From BBC

It will go on sale at the Abu Dhabi Art Festival in the United Arab Emirates in November.

From BBC

In January, the band heads to Abu Dhabi for a three-night stint, then Mumbai.

From Los Angeles Times