The term 'ARABY VIP' can be broken down into two crossword solutions: SHEIK (5 letters) and ARABY (5 letters). A Sheik is a title of honor given to a leader or ruler in the Middle East, usually a tribal chief or a member of a royal family. The term 'Araby' is derived from the Arabic word for Arabia, which is an area of the Middle East that includes the countries of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.