Emirate
Gulf state, capitalized
An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir—an Arab prince or military commander.
The term most commonly appears in reference to the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven such territories on the Persian Gulf.
Historically, emirates were independent political units; today the word describes both sovereign states and administrative divisions within them.
Noble-ruled territory
- sheikhdomRealm of Arab chief
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- monarchyRule by crowned sovereign
- rulerOne who governs
federation · government · sultanate · kingdom · territory · dynasty · succession · royal
Persian Gulf emirate
- Abu DhabiUAE's federal capital
- SharjahUAE member state
- QatarGulf peninsula emirate
- KuwaitArabian Peninsula emirate
Bahrain · Arabian Peninsula · Gulf · desert · oasis · coastline · border · capital
Of the Muslim religion
- mosqueIslamic house of worship
- RamadanNinth Islamic month
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- traditionCustom passed through generations
Bedouin · Arabic · hospitality · falcon · pearl · dhow · souq · calligraphy
Very tall urban building
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
- wealthAbundance of valuable resources
development · megaproject · airline · finance · investment · diversification · hub · infrastructure
principality
Noble-ruled territory
- sheikhdomRealm of Arab chief
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- monarchyRule by crowned sovereign
ruler · federation · government · sultanate · kingdom · territory · dynasty · succession · royal · throne
Dubai
Persian Gulf emirate
Kuwait · Bahrain · Arabian Peninsula · Gulf · desert · oasis · coastline · border · capital · region
Islamic
Of the Muslim religion
tradition · Bedouin · Arabic · hospitality · falcon · pearl · dhow · souq · calligraphy · henna
skyscraper
Very tall urban building
- luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort
- tourismLeisure travel sector
- petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
wealth · development · megaproject · airline · finance · investment · diversification · hub · infrastructure · expatriate
Emiraterepublic
State with elected leaders
democracy · democratic republic · constitutional democracy · parliamentary democracy · commonwealth
Emiratedemocracy
Rule by the people
republic · representative democracy · direct democracy · popular sovereignty · commune
- United Arab EmiratesGulf peninsula federation