United Arab Emirates Online Quiz with Answers
What is the name of the famous luxury hotel in Dubai that is shaped like a sailboat?
(a) Burj Al Arab
(b) Atlantis, The Palm
(c) The Address in Downtown Dubai
(d) Jumeirah Beach Hotel
When did Dubai become a member of the UAE?
(a) 1971
(b) 1972
(c) 1973
(d) 1974
Which body of water is located to the north of the UAE?
(a) Red Sea
(b) Indian Ocean
(c) Persian Gulf
What is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
(a) Dubai
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) Sharjah
(d) Ras Al Khaimah
Which country occupied the UAE before it gained independence in 1971?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) France
(c) Portugal
(d)Â Netherlands
Which city is the capital of the UAE?
(a) Dubai
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) Sharjah
What is the meaning of the name “Abu Dhabi”?
(a) Father of the Gazelle
(b) Father of the Camel
(c) Father of the Desert
(d) Father of the Oasis
What is the name of the tallest building in Dubai?
(a) Burj Al Arab
(b) Emirates Tower
(c) Dubai Mall
(d) Burj Khalifa
What is the UAE’s national airline?
(a) Etihad Airways
(b) Emirates
(c) Flydubai
Which iconic landmark in Sharjah is the largest in the UAE?
(a) Sharjah Aquarium
(b) Al Noor Island
(c) Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
(d) King Faisal Mosque
What is the currency of the UAE?
(a) Dirham
(b) Dinar
(c) Rial
(d) Toman
Which of the following islands is located off the coast of Abu Dhabi?
(a) Yas Island
(b) Palm Jumeirah
(c) Saadiyat Island
(d) The World Islands
Which museum in UAE is dedicated to preserving and promoting Emirati culture and heritage?
(a) Sharjah Heritage Museum
(b) Sharjah Art Museum
(c) Sharjah Natural History Museum
(d) Sharjah Discovery Centre
Which of the following countries does not share a border with the UAE?
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) Oman
(c)Â Israel
(d) Bahrain
Which of the following seas borders the UAE to the north and east?
(a) Arabian Sea
(b) Persian Gulf
(c) Red Sea
(d) Mediterranean Sea
Which famous artificial island is located off the coast of Dubai?
(a) The World Islands
(b) Palm Jumeirah
(c) Yas Island
What is the name of the largest mosque in Abu Dhabi?
(a) Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
(b) Jumeirah Mosque
(c) Al Noor Mosque
(d) Dubai Mosque
Which is the highest mountain in the UAE?
(a) Jebel Hafeet
(b) Jebel Jais
(c) Al Hajar Mountains
(d) Jebel Akhdar
Which artificial island in UAE is home to luxury residential properties and a marina?
(a) Al Mamzar Island
(b) Al Noor Island
(c) Maryam Island
(d) Sir Bu Nair Island
What percentage of the UAE is covered by desert?
(a) 20%
(b) 40%
(c) 60%
(d) 80%
What is the name of the famous indoor theme park located in Abu Dhabi?
(a) Ferrari World
(b) Yas Waterworld
(c) Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
(d) Motiongate Dubai
In what year did the seven emirates come together to form the UAE?
(a) 1971
(b) 1969
(c) 1980
(d) 1990
What is the name of the annual cultural festival hosted by Sharjah that celebrates Arab and Islamic culture?
(a) Sharjah Light Festival
(b) Sharjah Biennial
(c) Sharjah Heritage Days
(d) Sharjah Water Festival
What is the name of the largest natural island in the UAE?
(a) Yas Island
(b) Saadiyat Island
(c) Sir Bani Yas Island
(d) Al Reem Island
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What is the largest city in the UAE by population?
(a) Dubai
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) Sharjah
Which of the following is not a natural feature of Abu Dhabi?
(a) Liwa Oasis
(b) Hajar Mountains
(c) Arabian Gulf
(d) Empty Quarter
Which river forms part of the border between the UAE and Oman?
(a) Tigris River
(b) Euphrates River
(c) Arvand Rud River
(d) Al Batinah River
Who is considered the father of the UAE?
(a) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
(b) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
(c) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
(d) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
What is the name of the largest natural harbor in the UAE?
(a) Dubai Creek
(b) Khor Fakkan
(c) Dibba
(d) Kalba
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What is the name of the famous luxury hotel located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi?
(a) Burj Al Arab
(b) Emirates Palace
(c) St. Regis Abu Dhabi
(d) Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Which famous building is located in Dubai?
(a) Burj Khalifa
(b) Eiffel Tower
(c) Statue of Liberty
Which desert covers most of the western region of the UAE?
(a) Rub’ al Khali
(b) Nefud Desert
(c) Thar Desert
(d) Dasht-e Kavir
Which of the following is not a traditional food item in Abu Dhabi?
(a) Machboos
(b) Shawarma
(c) Luqaimat
(d) Harees
What was the UAE called before it became the UAE?
(a) Emirates Federation
(b) Trucial States
(c) Persian Gulf Union
(d) Arab Alliance
Which of the following mountains is located in the eastern region of the UAE?
(a) Al Hajar Mountain
(b) Zagros Mountain
(c) Atlas Mountain
(d) Taurus Mountain
Which body of water is located on the east coast of Sharjah?
(a) Persian Gulf
(b) Gulf of Aden
(c) Arabian Sea
(d) Gulf of Oman
What is the official language of the UAE?
(a) Arabic
(b)Â Chinese
(c)Â French
What is the name of the artificial island development in Dubai?
(a) Palm Island
(b) Coral Island
(c) Shell Island
(d) Sea Island
Who was the first president of the UAE?
(a) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
(b) Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
(c) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
(d) Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
What is the name of the largest natural reserve in Sharjah?
(a) Kalba Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Wasit Wetland Centre
(c) Al Qurm Nature Reserve
(d) Sharjah Desert Park
Which emirate is the largest in terms of area?
(a) Dubai
(b) Abu Dhabi
(c) Sharjah
(d) Ras Al Khaimah
What is the main religion of Dubai?
(a)Â Islam
(b)Â Christianity
(c) Hinduism
(d) Buddhism
Which historical fort is located in the heart of Sharjah?
(a) Al Fahidi Fort
(b) Al Jahili Fort
(c) Sharjah Fort
(d) Al Hisn Fort
