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Ah Dubai! Trivia Quiz

Dubai has been rated by Mercer as one of the best places to live in its region. Visit with me and learn more about this interesting city.

A multiple-choice quiz by Verne47. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Verne47

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,292

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
347

Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (5/10), Guest 86 (10/10), Guest 5 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I've heard much about the city of Dubai but where in the world is it located? Hint

Europe

The Greater Antilles

The United Emirates

Greenland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Dubai is famous for its high rise buildings and sky scrapers. Which high rise buiding cannot be found in Dubai? Hint

Shanghai Tower

Princess Tower

Burj Khalifa

The Marina Torch

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Question 3 of 10

3. Is it true that Dubai has no natural river bodies or oases?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. What type of climate could you expect in Dubai? Hint

polar climate

hot, desert climate

tropical moist climate

moist mid-latitude climate

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is the flag of Dubai red with a white bar near to the flagstaff?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which tree is indigenous to Dubai? Hint

mango

date palm

elm

eucalyptus

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Question 7 of 10

7. What type of terrain is the city of Dubai surrounded by? Hint

sandy desert

plateaus

savannah

rain forests

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Question 8 of 10

8. I've been wondering... what type of governance is present in Dubai? Hint

Absolute monarchy

Republic

Democracy

Anarchy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Does Dubai lie within the Sahara Desert?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which area does not share a border with Dubai? Hint

Sultanate of Oman

Abu Dhabi

Hatta

Sharjah

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I've heard much about the city of Dubai but where in the world is it located?

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.

2. Dubai is famous for its high rise buildings and sky scrapers. Which high rise buiding cannot be found in Dubai?

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.

3. Is it true that Dubai has no natural river bodies or oases?

Answer: Yes

There are no natural river bodies or oases in Dubai but Dubai Creek is a natural inlet in Dubai. Dredging of this inlet has allowed large vessels to traverse through the city and further into the United Arab Emirates. Dubai also has many waterholes and gorges.

4. What type of climate could you expect in Dubai?

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.

5. Is the flag of Dubai red with a white bar near to the flagstaff?

Answer: Yes

The flag of Dubai is plain red with a white bar near to the flagstaff. The red symbolizes the motherland while the white represents the achievements of the motherland.

6. Which tree is indigenous to Dubai?

Answer: date palm

Date palms and neem trees are indigenous to Dubai. The eucalyptus trees were imported to the region.

7. What type of terrain is the city of Dubai surrounded by?

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.

8. I've been wondering... what type of governance is present in Dubai?

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.

9. Does Dubai lie within the Sahara Desert?

Answer: No

Dubai is located in the Arabian Desert. It has sandy desert patterns in contrast to the southern part of the United Arab Emirates which is dominated by gravel deserts.

10. Which area does not share a border with Dubai?

Answer: Hatta

Dubai is flanked by Abu Dhabi in the south, Sharjah in the northeast and the Sultanate of Oman in the southeast. Hatta is an exclave that is surrounded by Oman on three sides and by Ajman and Ras Al Khalmah in the west and the north.

Source: Author Verne47

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