Emirate of Dubai

Emirate of Dubai
دبيّ
Imārat Dubayy
Emirate

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Coordinates: 23°30′N 54°30′E / 23.5°N 54.5°E / 23.5; 54.5Coordinates: 23°30′N 54°30′E / 23.5°N 54.5°E / 23.5; 54.5
Country  United Arab Emirates
Independence from UK 2 December 1971
Seat Dubai
Subdivisions
Government
  Type Constitutional monarchy
  Emir Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Area
  Total 4,114 km2 (1,588 sq mi)
Time zone UAE standard time (UTC+4)

The Emirate of Dubai (Arabic: إمارة دبيّ Imārat Dubayy), is one of seven emirates that constitute the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Dubai is the capital city of the emirate, after which it is named.

Ruler of the emirate is HRH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the emirate is governed by the Government of Dubai.

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