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

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.

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

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

Every December, this stretch of dusty desert road transforms into a catwalk for a camel beauty pageant.

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

A state-of-the-art medical facility dedicated to treating beloved birds of prey.

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.

A rock that was too big to move, so the town just paved around it.

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

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

This futuristic building is yet another architectural wonder in Dubai.

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

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

An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.

It’s fun to stay at the YMCA… but at this London outpost, it’s even more fun to eat the Bombay aloo.

Eat and drink at a pub older than the Magna Carta

The preamble to the U.S. Constitution written entirely from vanity license plates hangs in the Smithsonian museum.

Sip creative cocktails in the former vault of the Riggs Bank.

A huge, bustling local market in Panama City.

The Jewish diaspora shares a menu at this museum café.

Behind the pink curtain, Au Bonheur du Jour, an art gallery of erotic archives.