What does the cryptic crossword clue "A friend curtailed drug problem in Arabian city (8)" mean?

The definition is "city". The wordplay uses a deletion. A (synonym="A") + BUD (synonym="short for buddy = friend") + HABI (synonym="HABI") = ABUDHABI; definition: "Arabian city" The answer is ABUDHABI.

A friend curtailed drug problem in Arabian city (8)

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