Is Dubai a country or a city?

When I first read this question, I thought to myself - seriously? But then I remembered when I read Steven Tyler of Aerosmith's autobiography, and he referred to a concert he performed in Dubai, Saudi Arabia. Whaaat? Dubai is not in Saudi…. read more

Dubai is a city in the country of UAE (United Arab Emirates). The capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi. Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Dubai is a city known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. read more

Dubai is the largest city of the United Arab Emirates, but it is not the capital city. The capital of the UAE is Abu Dhabi, which is the second largest city in the UAE. read more

Dubai has the largest population and is the second largest emirate by area, after Abu Dhabi.[5] Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the only two emirates to possess veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature.[6] Dubai has been ruled by the Al Maktoum dynasty since 1833. read more