Soaring 828 metres above Dubai, the Burj Khalifa is currently the world’s tallest building. It’s a mix of art, engineering, and heritage, with office space, private residences, and a luxury hotel inside. Visitors head to the observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors for sweeping city views, and you’ll also find over a thousand specially commissioned artworks scattered throughout the tower. Even from the ground, the sheer scale and design of the building make it impossible to ignore.

The Red Sand Dunes around Riyadh present a dramatic landscape for desert exploration. Numerous operators run excursions to this area, typically including transport from the city. The core experience often involves dune bashing in a 4x4 vehicle, followed by more hands-on activities such as riding a quad bike over the sandy slopes. For a more traditional pace, a camel ride offers a different perspective on the vast terrain. These guided tours simplify the logistics, providing equipment and refreshments for a seamless adventure into the striking desert environment.

This museum, located in the heart of the city, shows the history of Morocco through 3,500 photographs taken between 1870 and 1950. From the rooftop, one of the highest in the area, you can enjoy the beautiful view while eating a light lunch.

While exploring the historic Ano Poli, the Old City or Upper Town, you will stumble upon the old city wall and the Heptapyrgion. It is a Byzantine and Ottoman-era fortress. You can pay to see the renovated interior part, which used to serve as a prison from 1890 to 1990. Enjoy your urban hike up to the monument, check out the panoramic views and sip a frappe in one of the charming cafes in the area. Also known as Edy Kulѐ or Eptapirgio, 'Seven Towers', is a medieval fortress with towers in the northeastern part of Thessaloniki. Despite its name, the fortress has ten towers. The fortress was built in the IX century, and some parts of it were built later. Like the White Tower, it was used as a prison from the late 19th century until 1978.