Its capital is Abu Dhabi, for short Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% UAE Its capital is Abu Dhabi, for short (3) New York Times Oct 11, 2018
8% EMIRATE Abu Dhabi, e.g. (7) LA Times Daily May 14, 2026
7% ABU ___ Dhabi, capital of UAE (3)
7% ZAYED Sheikh ___ Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi landmark) (5) LA Times Mini Jul 18, 2026
7% ETIHAD Airline based in Abu Dhabi (6) Universal Jun 4, 2026
6% DHABI Abu __ (5) LA Times Daily Jul 25, 2026
6% YEMEN Its capital is Sanaa (5) New York Times Jul 16, 2026
6% SYRIA Its capital is Damascus (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jul 10, 2026
6% IRAN Tehran is its capital (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 12, 2026
6% UNITEDARABEMIRATES Abu Dhabi is this country’s capital (18) The Times Specialist Sunday Oct 29, 2017

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The clue "Its capital is Abu Dhabi, for short" hints at a country with Abu Dhabi as its capital. The answer "UAE" stands for the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Middle East known for its modern cities and rich cultural heritage.