Emirate in which the Burj Khalifa skyscraper stands (5)

I believe the answer is:

dubai

(Other definitions for dubai that I've seen before include "Country" , "Gulf sheikhdom" , "Middle Eastern destination" , "Port city of UAE" , "sheikdom?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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