One of the premier global cities of modern times. Berlin is a center of culture, commerce, and learning, both for Europe and for the world. The scars of its division during the Cold War have largely healed.

The commercial hub of the Middle East, notable for its ambitious skyscrapers and artificial islands. Dubai is surrounded on one side by the Persian Gulf and on the other by sandy desert. The city is a paradise for those wealthy enough to afford it.

The home of Hollywood, producing entertainment for the whole world. Many of humanity's richest, most recognizable faces live here. However, the city also has a strong criminal element that has grown more violent in recent years.

The largest city in the United States, headquarters of the United Nations, and leading financial center of the world. More billionaires live here than anywhere else on the planet, but the city also has some of the highest rates of poverty and homelessness in the country.

By some definitions, the largest city in the world. Shanghai is a center of heavy industry and shipping throughout East Asia, and it continues to experience exponential growth. With a population twice that of most countries, it offers a range of locales and experiences that defies description.