An emirate of the United Arab Emirates, on the southern Persian Gulf. / The capital city of the United Arab Emirates; capital city of Abu Dhabi emirate, United Arab Emirates.

Alternative form of dhabihah

(Islam) The prescribed Islamic method of ritual slaughter of animals to produce halal meat, consisting of a swift, deep incision with a sharp knife on the throat, cutting the jugular veins and carotid arteries of both sides but leaving the spinal cord intact.

plural of Abu Dhabian

Someone from Abu Dhabi.