Over the dunes of the Empty Quarter, the mysterious music of the desert.

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.

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

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.

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

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

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

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

Billionaire's mark on the earth.

This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.

The world’s largest LED display, built over an F1 race circuit.

No building in the world leans as far as the so-called “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi.”

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

Planned as the world’s first zero-carbon city, it had lofty ideals—but is only 5 percent completed and aiming for 50 percent carbon-neutral.

The largest falcon hospital in the world, caring for over 6,000 feathered patients every year.

The opulent car collection of an eccentric Sheikh housed in his own private pyramid.

These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.