The oldest surviving mosque in the UAE has mysterious origins and unusual architecture.

This abandoned fishing village may or may not be haunted.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

This living legend of maritime history is enjoying a second life.

This museum shaped like a manuscript tells how the seven kingdoms combined to form a single desert nation.

The world's largest frame offers spectacular views of the city's past and present.

One of the world’s largest suspended aquariums, located in Dubai Mall.

A preposterously luxurious hotel with gold-plated iPads, Rolls Royce chauffeurs, and a staff that trains by watching "Downton Abbey."

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

A unique configuration of blown glass can be found inside this hotel lobby.

This indoor ski resort has a mountain contained inside a mall.

Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.