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Set the scene On its return to the emirate, the brand has taken up residence on the first 18 floors of the 52-storey Palm Tower skyscraper, one of the tallest in Dubai.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026 And the news that the emirate had set a new record in early March for the largest residential land transaction, valued at AED400m ($100m), was no exception.—Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 1 June 2026 Even when conflict flared across the region, the emirate remained a luxurious safe haven and efficient global transit point for international visitors.—Melanie Swan, CNN Money, 1 June 2026 In Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, authorities have acknowledged the light pollution problem, coming up with a Dark Sky Policy in 2024 on lighting and other issues across its entire emirate.—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for emirate