Dubai
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Dubai
This article is about the emirate and city. For other uses, see Dubai (disambiguation).
Dubai
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Emirate
Emirate of Dubai
Clockwise from top: Burj Khalifa; satellite image showing Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands; Dubai Marina; and Sheikh Zayed road
Flag
Location of Dubai in the UAE
Coordinates: 24°57′N 55°20′E
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Coordinates: 24°57′N 55°20′E [1]
Country
United Arab Emirates
Emirate
Dubai
Founded by
Rashid bin saeed Al Maktoum
Seat
Dubai
Subdivisions
Government
• Type
Constitutional monarchy
• Ruler
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
• Crown Prince
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
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Area
• Total
Population (1 January 2013)
4,114 km2 (1,588 sq mi)