UAE general knowledge quiz: questions and answers

Here are 12 questions from the “General knowledge” category of Uloomak, from easy to hard. Try to answer, then tap “Show the answer” to see the answer and its source.

1. Where is the Zayed National Museum?Easy

   • AThe tourist district on Yas Island
   • BThe oasis area in Al Ain
   • CSaadiyat Cultural District
   • DDubai Marina
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   Correct answer: C) Saadiyat Cultural District

   Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office — Zayed National Museum

2. What is the name of the UAE national anthem?Easy

   • AMawtini
   • BBiladi Biladi
   • CNahnu Al Shabab
   • DIshy Bilady
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   Correct answer: D) Ishy Bilady

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fact sheet

3. How many fils are in one dirham?Easy

   • A100
   • B10
   • C1000
   • D50
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   Correct answer: A) 100

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fact sheet

4. How tall is the Burj Khalifa?Easy

   • A528 m
   • B828 m
   • C728 m
   • D628 m
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   Correct answer: B) 828 m

   Burj Khalifa officially opened on 4 January 2010; the “At the Top” observation deck is on level 124.

   Source: Burj Khalifa — Official site

5. In which year did the Museum of the Future open in Dubai?Medium

   • A2018
   • B2020
   • C2024
   • D2022
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   Correct answer: D) 2022

   Source: Dubai Media Office — Museum of the Future opening

6. Ras Al Khaimah was named Gulf Tourism Capital for:Medium

   • A2015 and 2016
   • B2020 and 2021
   • C2018 and 2019
   • D2023 and 2024
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   Correct answer: B) 2020 and 2021

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Ras Al Khaimah

7. When did the first Etihad Rail passenger service run?Medium

   • A30 September 2025
   • B30 June 2026
   • C2 December 2025
   • D1 January 2026
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   Correct answer: B) 30 June 2026

   Source: Etihad Rail — Passenger service begins

8. Where is the world's longest zipline (Guinness-certified)?Medium

   • AHatta
   • BJebel Hafeet
   • CJebel Jais
   • DFujairah
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   Correct answer: C) Jebel Jais

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Ras Al Khaimah

9. What is the fixed USD to AED exchange rate since 2002?Hard

   • AAED 3.50
   • BAED 3.6725
   • CAED 3.75
   • DAED 4.00
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   Correct answer: B) AED 3.6725

   Source: UAE Government Portal — Fact sheet

10. How did TIME magazine recognise the Zayed National Museum in 2026?Hard

    • ABest science museum in the Middle East
    • BAmong the World's 100 Greatest Places
    • CWorld's largest cultural building
    • DAsia's most beautiful maritime museum
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    Correct answer: B) Among the World's 100 Greatest Places

    Source: Abu Dhabi Media Office — Zayed National Museum on TIME 2026 list

11. Which Metro station is linked to Etihad Rails Dubai Station by a footbridge?Hard

    • AAirport
    • BAl Rigga
    • CBurj Khalifa/Dubai Mall
    • DJumeirah Golf Estates
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    Correct answer: D) Jumeirah Golf Estates

    Source: Dubai Media Office — Etihad Rail Dubai Station opens

12. UAQ's Blue Economy Strategy 2031 aims to expand mangrove cover:Hard

    • AThreefold
    • BTwofold
    • CFivefold
    • DTenfold
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    Correct answer: A) Threefold

    Source: UAE Government Portal — Umm Al Quwain

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