Nature's water park in the Wadi Bani Awf valley is full of pools flanked with cliffs and natural water slides.

A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.

An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.

This bazaar is one of the oldest in the Arabian world.

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

The United Arab Emirates's biggest and oldest fort pays homage to a lost era.

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.

An abandoned desert hamlet swallowed up by sand.

This mysterious abandoned fort looks like something pulled right from Arabian legend.

The cluster of igloo-like domes forms the remains of an ancient burial ground.

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.

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.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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

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

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

The best place to encounter plants and animals that can only be found in New Caledonia.

A tiled, multi-level garden of survival in Lyon.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.