Persian Gulf sheikhdom (3,5)

I believe the answer is:

abu dhabi

(Other definitions for abu dhabi that I've seen before include "foreign land" , "Asian capital" , "M East country" , "Capital city of UAE" , "in Middle East" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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