Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

This seemingly random 30-foot statue of an oryx in Qatar's capital was a mascot for the 2006 Asian Games.

This vibrant side road in Doha was painted light blue to reduce heat.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

The enormous diamond-shaped building packs a trove of academic and literary treasures into one futuristic space.

This fountain pays homage to Qatar's history of pearling, the primary industry before oil.

A staggering number of rock carvings in an abandoned quarry.

Qatar's oldest market can trace its origins back more than a century.

The building is a gigantic piece of art inspired by the shape of a desert rose.

Skyscraper powered by wind turbines attached between its towers.

This centuries-old tree tells an unusual tale of vegetation and fertility in the desert.

A network of ancient Egyptian tombs built into the cliff face along the Nile.

A preserved oasis with traditional Andalusian-style architecture and beautiful views of the Nile.

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

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

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

The final resting place of two (or three) presidents, one vampire, and 18,000 Confederate soldiers.

This high point in the Great Smoky Mountains is said to be home to the chief of all bears.

Who needs fancy modern water slides when this giant North Carolina rock works just as well?

While knives are the main feature in this store, visitors will also find dinosaur bones and meteorites.

Follow the steps, and this roadside artwork will teach you how to dance.