9. Christ the Redeemer, Brazil
Why it’s worth visiting: Sitting atop Corcovado mountain and overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, the Christ the Redeemer statue is as iconic as they come. Standing 38 meters tall, the imposing art deco monument offers majestic views of the city and landscape below. If you want to beat out the thousands of tourists that flock here daily, be sure to arrive in the early morning.
Best time to go: July-August
Travel time from Dubai: 14 hours 20 minutes
