Jawabha is an Arabic trivia game built for the way people actually play in this part of the world: everyone in one room, two teams, one phone passed around or cast to the TV. You pick six categories, name the two teams, and start.
It runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, iPad and desktop. There is nothing to download.
What makes it different from other trivia games
How many questions are there?
Over 16,000, across 170 categories.
What kinds of categories are there?
General knowledge, geography, history, science, sport, food, religion, language, cartoons, films and series — plus Gulf-specific categories.
Which Gulf and Emirati categories are included?
The Seven Emirates, Emirati Food, Emirati Landmarks, Zayed and the Union, Heritage and Folklore, Emirati Proverbs, UAE football clubs, Gulf TV series, and Kuwaiti theatre.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any modern browser.
How many players can join?
Two teams of any size — from two people to a full majlis.
How long does one game take?
Around 30 to 45 minutes for a full six-category game.
Is it free?
Your first game is completely free. After that there are paid packs starting at AED 19.
A taste of the questions
Here are real questions from the game, with an English translation so you can see the level.
ما أكبر حيوان على وجه الأرض؟ — What is the largest animal on Earth?
الحوت الأزرق — The blue whale
ما اسم أكبر جزيرة في العالم؟ — What is the largest island in the world?
غرينلاند — Greenland
ما أقرب نجم إلى الأرض؟ — What is the closest star to Earth?
الشمس — The Sun
كم عظمة في جسم الإنسان البالغ؟ — How many bones are in an adult human body?
206
ما الإمارة التي يقع فيها جبل جيس؟ — Which emirate is Jebel Jais in?
رأس الخيمة — Ras Al Khaimah
ما المكوّن الأساسي في طبق المجبوس؟ — What is the main ingredient in machboos?
الأرز — Rice
اللي ما يعرف الصقر ___ — Complete the Emirati proverb: "He who does not know the falcon…"
يشويه — …grills it
ما أقرب مجرّة كبيرة إلى مجرّتنا؟ — What is the nearest large galaxy to ours?
أندروميدا — Andromeda
How a game works
Step 1
Open jawabha.ae in your browser. No download.
Step 2
Pick six categories together — this part is half the fun.
Step 3
Name the two teams.
Step 4
Questions appear at three point levels: 200, 400 and 600. Harder questions are worth more.
Step 5
The app keeps score. Highest total at the end wins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Arabic trivia game to play with family?
Look for one with enough questions that you will not repeat them, categories your family actually cares about, and no app install so anyone can join instantly. Jawabha has 16,000+ questions across 170 categories and runs in the browser.
Is Jawabha in Arabic only?
Yes. All questions and the interface are in Arabic. This page is in English so English-speaking readers can understand what the game is, but the game itself is Arabic.
Do I need an app?
No. It runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, iPad and desktop.
How much does it cost?
Your first game is free. Paid packs are AED 19 for one game, AED 34 for two, and AED 72 for five.
Can we play on a TV?
Yes. Cast or connect your phone or laptop to a screen so everyone can see the board.
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