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Latest news in Dubai
- For Israelis and Jews in the U.A.E., an Eroding Sense of SecurityThe New York Times · 2d ago
- Police chief says nothing to worry about after reports of strong fuel smell across Sharjah and DubaiThe National · 15h ago
- Rain 'every day' for 5 days: UAE expert reveals weather forecast this weekKhaleej Times · 1d ago
- Will Dubai get a day off for Eid Al Etihad 2026? Here’s when it fallsTime Out Dubai · 18h ago
- UAE warns of major flight disruptions this monthTime Out Dubai · 2d ago
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Local Vibe
Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. It is on a creek on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf. As of 2025, its population stands at 4 million, 92% of whom are expatriates. The wider urban area includes Sharjah and has a population of 5 million people as of 2023, while the Dubai–Sharjah–Ajman metropolitan area has a population of 6 million people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Dubai right now?
- The current time in Dubai, UAE is 07:17:22 AM (غرينتش+4), which is UTC+4.
- What time zone is Dubai in?
- Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated غرينتش+4, UTC+4.
- Does Dubai observe daylight saving time?
- No. Dubai does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC+4 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Dubai?
- Dubai is currently UTC+4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).