19 Modern Architectural Wonders of the Middle East

The Middle Eastern region has always been known for it’s historical and ancient culture. However, over the past few decades, the region has moved away from the old and embraced cutting-edge modern architecture that is truly remarkable.

With countries developing quite rapidly, especially those in the Gulf area, the region has surprised the world with these outstanding modern architectural forms.

 

 

Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Alexandria, Egypt

 

 

 

Sheikh Zayed Mosque – Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

 

 

Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower) – Tehran, Iran

 

 

 

 Queen Alia Airport – Amman, Jordan

 

 

 

Museum of Islamic Arts – Doha, Qatar

 

 

 

Cobra Towers – Kuwait City, Kuwait

 

 

 

Burj Khalifa – Dubai, UAE

 

 

 

Islamic Cultural Centre – Doha, Qatar

 

 

 

Cayan Tower – Dubai, UAE

 

 

 

 Masjid Ar-Rahman (Floating Mosque) – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 

 

 

World Trade Centre – Manama, Bahrain

 

 

 

Ferrari World – Abu Dhabi, UAE

 

 

 

Liberation Tower – Kuwait City, Kuwait

 

 

 

King Abdallah’s Petroleum and Research Centre – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

 

 

 

Al Hamra Firdous Tower – Kuwait City, Kuwait

 

 

 

State Mosque – Doha, Qatar

 

 

 

Burj Al Arab – Dubai, UAE

 

 

 

Pyramid Mosque – Salmiyah, Kuwait

 

 

 

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