Emirate of Dubai
| 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 | |||
| Country |
 United Arab Emirates | ||
| Independence from UK | 2 December 1971 | ||
| Seat | Dubai | ||
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| • Type | Constitutional 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) | ||
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.
External links
Dubai travel guide from Wikivoyage- www.Dubai.ae – Dubai Government official website
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