Food
What is the name of the traditional Emirati crepe, often topped with cheese, Chips Oman, daqoos, mahyahwa, etc.
Which Disney character implores their ancestors to "hear my plea"?
Mulan
What is the oldest museum in the UAE?
Al Ain Museum - opened in 1969; reopened in 2025
Traditionally, "gahwa" is poured from this.
Dallah
Spell the name of the firm that completed the Dubai Innovation and Science Compass project.
F-R-A-U-N-H-O-F-E-R
(Fun fact: the full name is Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V. --> Awa, please pronounce for the team)
What are the 3 main ingredients of Dubai chocolate filling?
Kataifi, pistachio cream, tahini
In which Dinsey/Pixar film does a character named "Ernesto" appear?
Coco (2017)
In what year did the Louvre Abu Dhabi open?
2017 (fun fact: it may use the name "Louvre" until 2047 and has been described as "France's largest cultural project abroad")
Potentially originating in Persia, this traditional architectural element is used in Emirati vernacular architecture to create cross ventilation and passive cooling in buildings.
Barjeel
What resolution gives KHDA regulatory authority over training institutes in Dubai? (number and year)
ECR 50/2015
What is the name of Tanzanian coconut chicken curry we had together at Pili Pili?
Kuku Paka
Name 3 Disney animal sidekicks.
Acceptable answers incl.
Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio), Flounder & Sebastian (Little Mermaid), Timon & Pumbaa (Lion King), Mushu (Mulan), Meeko & Flit (Pocahontas), Thumper & Flower (Bambi), Pegasus (Hercules), Pua & Hei Hei (Moana), Sisu (Raya)
This foundation operates two contemporary art galleries - one in Dubai, one in Jeddah.
Art Jameel
Though not haram, this food requires you to perform ritual ablution (wudhu) after consumption according to Islamic law.
Camel meat
What is the strategic initiative we created described as "New higher ed. focused WIL policy, along with adoption promotion of MoHESR guidelines"
Hint: from Student Experience & Lifestyle
Work.Learn.Dubai. - Guidance for WIL
Chicken 65 is a popular fried chicken dish in what cuisine?
Indian
What would you find at P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney?
A dentist/orthodontist office (Finding Nemo, 2003)
What year was Dubai Culture (DCAA) established?
2008
This traditional Emirati children's celebration is observed on the 15th of Sha'ban and is sometimes referred to as Emirati Halloween.
Hag Al Leila
Name 5 E33 Game Changers (full names only!)
What Works Emirati, Al Freej Nurseries, Excel Anywhere, Leaders of Tomorrow, Learner Passport, Life Camps, Learn Anywhere, Loughat al Daad, Without Barriers, Spark100, Doing great, Value not Fee, Teach in Dubai, All Rise, Pathway Partners, LearnDXB, City of Students, D33 Attraction Strategy, Dubai Flagship University, Skills for Tomorrow, Mihnati33, EdTech Future Fund, Alif Prize, InternDXB, AlwaysDXB, Future Astrolabe, Research Agenda, FlexiReg Framework
Describe the dish "thareed" - a popular Ramadan favorite in the GCC.
A stew of bread soaked in meath broth (fun fact: it is a favorite of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh))
In the 2025 announcement video of Disneyland Abu Dhabi, it is said the park is "ultimately...a celebration of what's possible when creativity and _____" come together.
Everyone knows the largest mosque in the UAE is Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Which emirate is home to the second largest?
Fujairah - also called Sheikh Zayed Mosque!
This traditional Emirati women's dress known for being light, flowing, and comfortable, featuring distinct embroidery, often around the neckline and sleeves. Hint: it is not an abaya!
Mukhawar
Who was the DG of KHDA before HE Aisha Miran?
HE Dr. Abdulla Al Karam (until 2024)