All Places in United Arab Emirates

An abandoned desert hamlet swallowed up by sand.

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

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

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

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.

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

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

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