Quriyat, Oman
Majlis al Jinn Cave Chamber
This giant underground cave chamber can only be accessed through a small opening at the top.
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Quriyat, Oman
This giant underground cave chamber can only be accessed through a small opening at the top.
Misfat al Abriyyin, Oman
Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.
Ubar, Oman
Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."
Oman
Nature's water park in the Wadi Bani Awf valley is full of pools flanked with cliffs and natural water slides.
Nakhl, Oman
An imposing Omani fortress surrounded by date palm trees.
Qurayyat, Oman
A sinkhole and now a swimming hole, too, full of dazzling turquoise water.
Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh
One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.
Lala Khal, Bangladesh
A beautiful stretch of Bangladeshi river known for its high quality sand is possibly more remarkable for its color changing water.
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Dioramas retell the obscure local legends and ghost stories of Sharjah, from a living palm tree to a headless camel.
Liwa, United Arab Emirates
One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates's biggest and oldest fort pays homage to a lost era.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
These otherworldly formations were shaped over millions of years by the forces of nature.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
This enormous sports car themed amusement park is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster.
Mezairaa, United Arab Emirates
Over the dunes of the Empty Quarter, the mysterious music of the desert.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This artificial archipelago was supposed to resemble a map of the world.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Billed as the "largest natural flower garden in the world" this Middle Eastern show field has little competition at 45 million flowers.
Caesarea, Israel
These mosaics were created more than half a millennium ago and feature various animals.
Margaliot, Israel
Crusader ruin with views over South Lebanon.
Haifa, Israel
The world's only official college program focused on "clown therapy."
Ein Hod, Israel
It took a lifetime to collect these mechanical musical wonders.
Sha'ar HaGolan, Israel
This archaeological site was the center of the extinct Yarmukian culture which developed the first roads and pottery in Israel.
Eilon, Israel
A secluded fortress from the days of the Crusades that offers breathtaking views.
East Jerusalem, Israel
An ancient tunnel in Jerusalem built to redirect water in the event of a siege is one of history’s great architectural innovations.