Dubai (emirate)
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Emirate of Dubai دبيّ Imārat Dubayy |
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| Coordinates: 23°30′N 54°30′E / 23.5°N 54.5°ECoordinates: 23°30′N 54°30′E / 23.5°N 54.5°E | |||
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 United Arab Emirates
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| Emirate |
 Dubai |
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| Independence from UK | 2 December 1971 | ||
| Seat | Dubai | ||
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| • Type | Absolute monarchy | ||
| • Emir | Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | ||
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| • Total | 4,114 km2 (1,588 sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UAE standard time (UTC+4) | ||
| Nominal GDP | 2015 estimate | ||
| Total | USD 105 billion | ||
| Per capita | USD 44,000 | ||
The Emirate of Dubai (Arabic: إمارة دبيّ Imārat Dubayy), is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai is the capital of the emirate and was named after it. In December 1971, the emirate united with Abu Dhabi and the other emirates to form the United Arab Emirates. Until then, the emirates were British protectorates.
Ruler of the emirate is HH Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the emirate is governed by the Government of Dubai.
The emirate is made up of various other municipalities and villages. The inland exclave of Hatta is located about 134 km east of Dubai City. It is bordering Oman to the east and south, the village of Sayh Mudayrah in Ajman to the west, and Ras al-Khaimah to the north.
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