HISTORY , RELIGION , MODERNITY , SCIENCE AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Home to several popular tourist destinations. Some of the most visited places in the Gulf area include:
The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which is the largest mosque in the world and the holiest site in Islam. Millions of Muslims travel to Mecca each year to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which is the tallest building in the world at 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall. Visitors can take a high-speed elevator to the observation deck on the 124th floor for panoramic views of the city.