Answer: The United Emirates
Dubai is an emirate and a city of the United Arab Emirates. It lies on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf and is the most populated city in the United Arab Emirates.
From Quiz: Ah Dubai!
Answer: Seven
The seven emirates are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain. Each of them is an autonomous kingdom ruled by a hereditary emir, from which one is chosen to act as the national president to represent the UAE.
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Meydan Racecourse
The Dubai Gold Cup is held as part of an nine-race program called the Dubai World Cup Night. The racecourse opened in 2010, replacing the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse which had previously occupied the site.
From Quiz: Do you know Dubai?
Answer: Trucial States
The UAE won independence from the British in the 1970's and since then has progressed very fast to become the commercial and shopping hub of the Middle East.
From Quiz: The United Arab Emirates
Answer: 7
They are - Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
From Quiz: Let's go to U.A.E
Answer: Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is located in Shanghai, China. It stands at a height of 632 metres. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands at 828 metres and was the tallest building in the world when it opened to the public in 2010.
From Quiz: Ah Dubai!
Answer: Abu Dhabi
As the capital city of the UAE, Abu Dhabi has developed quickly as the center of the country's political, industrial, economic, and cultural activities. Financially, the city is the home of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, as well as the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates. The city has also become thoroughly modernized, actively constructing many supertall skyscrapers of incredible and beautiful architectural design.
The Muslim religion is also prominently featured in Abu Dhabi with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, which began construction in 1996 and opened in 2007 and has a capacity to hold approximately 41,000 people at any given time.
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has beautiful architecture and is a neat city. It is also a master-planned city. There are many towers and buildings in Abu Dhabi. It is approximately 200 and 250 km from Dubai and Sharjah, respectively.
From Quiz: Ten Questions on UAE
Answer: Indoor ski slope and snow park
Opened in 2005, the indoor ski slope and snow park is a huge attraction for residents and visitors to Dubai. The technology needed to keep the temperature within a range of minus 1 to minus 2 degrees Celsius in the middle of the desert is nothing more than incredible!
From Quiz: Do you know Dubai?
Answer: Red
This flag was adopted in 1971.
From Quiz: Let's go to U.A.E
Answer: God, the Homeland, the President
With Allah named as the primary focus of the country's motto, it is no surprise to learn that the large majority of the population of the UAE is Muslim, with the bulk of those being Sunni. Islam came to the region with the first envoys of the prophet Muhammad in the year 630 CE. A major battle of the Ridda Wars (632-633) was fought at Dibba, with the defeat of the non-Muslims securing the establishment of Islam in the area.
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Deira and Bur Dubai
Deira and Bur Dubai are divided by the Dubai Creek, which lies in between. Deira is the eastern part of the Dubai, while Bur Dubai is the western part.
From Quiz: Do You Know Dubai Well?
Answer: 2
They were Al Maktoum Bridge and Al Garhoud Bridge. In 2006
two more bridges were built to cope with the huge amount of traffic crossing the creek each day.
From Quiz: Do you know Dubai?
Answer: The Palm
The Palm, dubbed the "Eighth Wonder of the world", are two huge islands built in the shape of palms arching away from the mainland, stretching for miles into the sea.
From Quiz: The United Arab Emirates
Answer: Arabic
Most people of U.A.E are Arab Muslims.
From Quiz: Let's go to U.A.E
Answer: hot, desert climate
Dubai has hot desert climate. During the summer it is very hot and windy with high humidity. It is warm during the winters with some amount of rain.
From Quiz: Ah Dubai!
Answer: The Pirate Coast
In the 16th century the United Arab Emirates were controlled by the British. In that period many pirates were operating from the harbours in the area, earning the country the nickname 'Pirate Coast.' The British patrolled the seas around the United Arab Emirates extensively, mostly to protect their trade interest from India. In 1853 a peace treaty was signed with the local sheikhs, that called for a maritime truce.
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Al Garhoud District
Dubai International Airport is a public airport owned by the Government of Dubai. It has flights which serve over 80 destinations around the world.
From Quiz: Do You Know Dubai Well?
Answer: Wajajah Border
The Wajajah Border is the border between UAE and Oman. It is surrounded by mountains. It is found in the city of Dubai.
From Quiz: Ten Questions on UAE
Answer: Smoke it
Also known as the 'Hubbly Bubbly' the sheesha is an ornate glass pot with a pipe. It is a favourite pastime for locals to sit in coffee houses and drink Arabic tea or coffee and smoke a sheesha.
From Quiz: Do you know Dubai?
Answer: Burj Al Arab
Built off the shore of Dubai, the Burj is one of the most exclusive luxury hotels of the world.
From Quiz: The United Arab Emirates
Answer: Oil
Prior to the discovery of oil, one of the primary exports of the region had been pearls, an industry that had sustained the sheikhs for millennia. The advent of World War I and the development by the Japanese of cultured pearls all but destroyed the industry.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004) became the ruler of Abu Dhabi in 1966 and was the driving force behind the unification of the emirates. With oil interests being lost to U.S. companies, the answer to that problem lay in unifying their interests and protecting their own resources from foreign control. The new constitution was put in place in 1971, forming the UAE from the former 'Trucial States.'
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Fujairah
Fujairah lies on the eastern coast of UAE. The city is also connected to Oman.
From Quiz: Ten Questions on UAE
Answer: Burj Khalifa
The Burj Khalifa, originally named Burj Dubai, is the tallest building in Dubai when it was dedicated in 2010.
From Quiz: The United Arab Emirates
Answer: emirate
Each of the seven states of the U.A.E is called an emirate and is ruled by a sheikh.
From Quiz: Let's go to U.A.E
Answer: date palm
Date palms and neem trees are indigenous to Dubai. The eucalyptus trees were imported to the region.
From Quiz: Ah Dubai!
Answer: Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah is the northernmost emirate of the country. This city is surrounded by mountains.
From Quiz: Ten Questions on UAE
Answer: The Dubai Rugby 7's
A firm favourite - what was once a small get together formed by ex-pats has developed into one of the most anticipated sports events in the Dubai calendar.
From Quiz: Do you know Dubai?
Answer: Hajar Mountains
The Hajar Mountains are home to beautiful wadis and pools. They are one of the most scenic spots in the UAE.
From Quiz: The United Arab Emirates
Answer: Ras Al Khaimah
This pharmaceutical factory is the largest in the Arabian Gulf!
From Quiz: Let's go to U.A.E
Answer: sandy desert
Dubai is surrounded by sandy desert which gives support to date palms and wild grasses. Plants such as desert hyacinth, acacia and ghaf trees grow in the plains near the Al Hajar Mountains.
From Quiz: Ah Dubai!
Answer: Ajman
By area, the seven emirates line up as follows:
1) Abu Dhabi (67,350 sq km)
2) Dubai (3,900 sq km)
3) Sharjah (2,600 sq km)
4) Ras al-Khaimah (1,700 sq km)
5) Fujairah (1,200 sq km)
6) Umm al-Quwain (800 sq km)
7) Ajman (250 sq km)
The emirate of Abu Dhabi is the only emirate that shares a border with neighbouring countries.
(information from statoids.com)
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Salik
Salik was implemented by the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) on July 1, 2007. 'Salik' in Arabic means 'clear moving'.
From Quiz: Do You Know Dubai Well?
Answer: Umm Al Quwain
Umm Al Quwain is one of the least developed emirates in the UAE. It is famous for its beautiful beach resorts.
From Quiz: Ten Questions on UAE
Answer: Deira
Deira is one of the busiest places in Dubai. You can walk along The Creek and see all the dhows being loaded up for India, visit Deira City Centre for some shopping, or visit Naif souq for bargains.
From Quiz: Do you know Dubai?
Answer: Oil
Although the economy of the country is based on oil, Dubai's economy is based mainly on tourism and shopping.
From Quiz: The United Arab Emirates
Answer: Absolute monarchy
Dubai is ruled by the Al Maktuom family. Elections are not held in Dubai and the police force is under the direct command of the country's ruler.
From Quiz: Ah Dubai!
Answer: Dubai Metro
The Dubai Metro opened with two lines (Red and Green) servicing ten stations, with many more in the plans. The inauguration ceremony took place at 9:09:09 on September 9th, 2009. Fully automated and driverless, with over 70km of track, at the time of construction it was the largest automated rail system in the world.
The Dubai International Airport has existed since 1960 while the Autodrome was built in 2004. In 2009, the Emirates Nuclear Energy Commission announced plans to build four nuclear power plants in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
From Quiz: The Emirates
Answer: Red and white
These red and white public buses are controlled by the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority). The buses provide services within the emirate of Dubai.
From Quiz: Do You Know Dubai Well?
Answer: Ajman
Ajman has an area of 260 square kilometres. The city is home to the football Ajman Club.
From Quiz: Ten Questions on UAE
