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

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

Feed it cash, get your very own gold bar.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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