ALL meanings of abu dhabi
A·bu Dha·bi
A a - noun abu dhabi a sheikhdom (emirate) of SE Arabia, on the S coast of the Persian Gulf: the chief sheikhdom and capital of the United Arab Emirates, consisting principally of the port of Abu Dhabi and a desert hinterland; contains major oilfields. Pop: 476 000 (2005 est). Area: 67 350 sq km (25 998 sq miles) 3
- noun abu dhabi largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates: c. 26,000 sq mi (67,340 sq km); pop. 670,000 3
- noun abu dhabi its chief city, on the Persian Gulf: capital of United Arab Emirates: pop. 363,000 3
- noun abu dhabi an independent federation in E Arabia, formed in 1971, now comprising seven emirates on the S coast (formerly, Pirate Coast or Trucial Coast) of the Persian Gulf, formerly under British protection: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al-Qaiwain, Ras al-Khaimah (joined 1972), and Fujairah. About 32,300 sq. mi. (83,657 sq. km). Capital: Abu Dhabi. Abbreviation: U.A.E. 1