The whole world awaits.

Visit one of the world's most beautiful mosques 82 white marble domes, over 1,000 columns, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, and chandeliers of Swarovski crystal. Entry is free (book online); sunset visits are magical. Modest dress required and provided.

Spend a day (or three) on the UAE's entertainment island Ferrari World with Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster at 240 km/h; Warner Bros. World's indoor lands; Yas Waterworld's 40+ slides; and SeaWorld Yas Island's marine realms.

Walk beneath the museum's floating silver dome as a "rain of light" filters through — a world-class collection spanning civilizations, on Saadiyat Island's cultural district.

Dune-bash across golden sands toward the Al Wathba desert or the towering dunes of the Liwa Empty Quarter camel rides, sandboarding, falconry, and a starlit BBQ at a Bedouin-style camp.