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The Most Visited Countries In The Middle East Saudi Arabia is the most visited Middle Eastern nation, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

Countless Muslims gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to take part in the sacred Hajj pilgrimage.

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Major Attractions in the Middle East

The Middle East has always been a source of wonder even for the Ancient Greeks who had traveled extensively in the region during ancient times. Today, modern travelers still marvel at the many major destinations and wonders that the Middle East offers its visitors. Ancient and modern man-made and natural wonders are the major attractions that welcome thousands of tourists a year to the region. Tourists have the choice of swimming in the saltiest waters or trekking sand dune deserts. The Middle East has it all from modern glittering cities to ancient historical places.

Middle Eastern Countries With High Tourist FootfallsEach year, millions of tourists visit the Middle East with the most arrivals in the larger Muslim countries where security is tighter and tourist safety is assured. Among the most visited countries in the region in 2013 was Saudi Arabia with 12 million international tourists. A large part of tourism in the country is religious tourism such as the annual Islamic pilgrimages into Mecca. UNESCO sites are also popular destinations. Coming a close second is the United Arab Emirates with 9.9 million annual tourist arrivals in its seven emirates. Interesting destinations are the Burj Khalifa, Emirates Palace, Sheikh Zayeed Mosque, Jebel Hafeet, and the Al-Bidyah Mosque. Third in tourist arrival is Egypt with 9.1 million annual international visitors. Egypt has always been a tourist destination due to its pyramids, temples, Great Sphinx monument, and Cairo Museum.

​Fourth place is Iran with 4.7 million annual international tourist arrivals. Iran has the Isfahan palaces, Mashhad amusement parks and zoo, and historical Shiraz. Fifth is Jordan with 3.9 million annual international tourist arrivals. It has Petra, ancient Amman ruins, Wadi Rum desert, and the Aqaba Fort. Sixth is Qatar with 2.6 million annual international tourist arrivals. Qatar has the Doha museums and souk markets, Al Khor parks and resorts, and Dukhan beaches. Seventh is Oman with 1.5 million annual international tourist arrivals. Oman has the Muscat museums and souk markets, Khasab castles, Sur desert, and the Nizwa Fort. Eighth is Lebanon with 1.2 million annual international tourist arrivals. It has the Baalbek ruins and excavations, Byblos temples, Sidon castles. Ninth is Bahrain with 1.0 million annual international tourist arrivals. Bahrain has the Riffa palaces, Arad castles, and the Muharraq amusement parks.

Tourism and the Middle Eastern EconomyThe economy of the Middle East countries had at one time or another in their early history depended on tourism but for the oil-rich countries in the region, tourism was and is secondary. Tourism in Egypt alone accounted for 6% of the GDP but tourism-linked businesses are worth $26.4 billion USD. Other nearby countries share similar economic boons. However, wars, terrorism, and conflicts have ruined the prospect of the industry. Yemen, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Iran, Jerusalem, and Morocco have all but become deserted. The surrounding area not directly involved in any conflict were also affected with the slump. The year 2016 may yet get the tourists back with large discounts from travel agencies.

The Most Visited Countries In The Middle EastRankCountryInternational tourist arrivals (2013)1Saudi Arabia12 million2United Arab Emirates9.9 million3Egypt9.1 million4Iran4.7 million5Jordan3.9 million6Qatar2.6 million7Oman1.5 million8Lebanon1.2 million9Bahrain1.0 million

TRAVELThe Most Visited Countries In The Middle EastSaudi Arabia is the most visited Middle Eastern nation, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

Countless Muslims gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to take part in the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The Middle East is a desert region in Western Asia. Europeans used to call the region, Near East, during their early explorations. It is home to Arabs, Persians, Egyptians, Turks, Azeris, and Kurds whose population dominate the area. 

Jews, Greeks, Somalis, Armenians, Assyrians, Druze, and several other groups also call the surrounding region home.

The Middle East hosts a myriad of natural and man-made wonders that attract millions of tourists annually. The top tourist destinations in the region include Petra in Jordan, Palmyra in Syria, the Umayyad Mosque in Syria, Jerash in Jordan, Socotra Island in Yemen, the Rub’al Khali of the Arabian Peninsula, and Bu Tinah Island in Abu Dhabi.

There are more attractions to see for the intrepid traveler.

Major Attractions in the Middle East

The Middle East has always been a source of wonder even for the Ancient Greeks who had traveled extensively in the region during ancient times. Today, modern travelers still marvel at the many major destinations and wonders that the Middle East offers its visitors. Ancient and modern man-made and natural wonders are the major attractions that welcome thousands of tourists a year to the region. Tourists have the choice of swimming in the saltiest waters or trekking sand dune deserts. The Middle East has it all from modern glittering cities to ancient historical places.

Middle Eastern Countries With High Tourist FootfallsEach year, millions of tourists visit the Middle East with the most arrivals in the larger Muslim countries where security is tighter and tourist safety is assured. Among the most visited countries in the region in 2013 was Saudi Arabia with 12 million international tourists. A large part of tourism in the country is religious tourism such as the annual Islamic pilgrimages into Mecca. UNESCO sites are also popular destinations. Coming a close second is the United Arab Emirates with 9.9 million annual tourist arrivals in its seven emirates. Interesting destinations are the Burj Khalifa, Emirates Palace, Sheikh Zayeed Mosque, Jebel Hafeet, and the Al-Bidyah Mosque. Third in tourist arrival is Egypt with 9.1 million annual international visitors. Egypt has always been a tourist destination due to its pyramids, temples, Great Sphinx monument, and Cairo Museum. Fourth place is Iran with 4.7 million annual international tourist arrivals. Iran has the Isfahan palaces, Mashhad amusement parks and zoo, and historical Shiraz. Fifth is Jordan with 3.9 million annual international tourist arrivals. It has Petra, ancient Amman ruins, Wadi Rum desert, and the Aqaba Fort. Sixth is Qatar with 2.6 million annual international tourist arrivals. Qatar has the Doha museums and souk markets, Al Khor parks and resorts, and Dukhan beaches. Seventh is Oman with 1.5 million annual international tourist arrivals. Oman has the Muscat museums and souk markets, Khasab castles, Sur desert, and the Nizwa Fort. Eighth is Lebanon with 1.2 million annual international tourist arrivals. It has the Baalbek ruins and excavations, Byblos temples, Sidon castles. Ninth is Bahrain with 1.0 million annual international tourist arrivals. Bahrain has the Riffa palaces, Arad castles, and the Muharraq amusement parks.

Tourism and the Middle Eastern EconomyThe economy of the Middle East countries had at one time or another in their early history depended on tourism but for the oil-rich countries in the region, tourism was and is secondary. Tourism in Egypt alone accounted for 6% of the GDP but tourism-linked businesses are worth $26.4 billion USD. Other nearby countries share similar economic boons. However, wars, terrorism, and conflicts have ruined the prospect of the industry. Yemen, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Iran, Jerusalem, and Morocco have all but become deserted. The surrounding area not directly involved in any conflict were also affected with the slump. The year 2016 may yet get the tourists back with large discounts from travel agencies.
The Most Visited Countries In The Middle EastRankCountryInternational tourist arrivals (2013)1Saudi Arabia12 million2United Arab Emirates9.9 million3Egypt9.1 million4Iran4.7 million5Jordan3.9 million6Qatar2.6 million7Oman1.5 million8Lebanon1.2 million9Bahrain1.0 million

TRAVELThe Most Visited Countries In The Middle EastSaudi Arabia is the most visited Middle Eastern nation, followed by the United Arab Emirates and Egypt.

Countless Muslims gather in Mecca, Saudi Arabia to take part in the sacred Hajj pilgrimage. The Middle East is a desert region in Western Asia. Europeans used to call the region, Near East, during their early explorations. It is home to Arabs, Persians, Egyptians, Turks, Azeris, and Kurds whose population dominate the area.  Jews, Greeks, Somalis, Armenians, Assyrians, Druze, and several other groups also call the surrounding region home. The Middle East hosts a myriad of natural and man-made wonders that attract millions of tourists annually. The top tourist destinations in the region include Petra in Jordan, Palmyra in Syria, the Umayyad Mosque in Syria, Jerash in Jordan, Socotra Island in Yemen, the Rub’al Khali of the Arabian Peninsula, and Bu Tinah Island in Abu Dhabi. There are more attractions to see for the intrepid traveler.
Major Attractions in the Middle EastThe Middle East has always been a source of wonder even for the Ancient Greeks who had traveled extensively in the region during ancient times. Today, modern travelers still marvel at the many major destinations and wonders that the Middle East offers its visitors. Ancient and modern man-made and natural wonders are the major attractions that welcome thousands of tourists a year to the region. Tourists have the choice of swimming in the saltiest waters or trekking sand dune deserts. The Middle East has it all from modern glittering cities to ancient historical places.
Middle Eastern Countries With High Tourist FootfallsEach year, millions of tourists visit the Middle East with the most arrivals in the larger Muslim countries where security is tighter and tourist safety is assured. Among the most visited countries in the region in 2013 was Saudi Arabia with 12 million international tourists. A large part of tourism in the country is religious tourism such as the annual Islamic pilgrimages into Mecca. UNESCO sites are also popular destinations. Coming a close second is the United Arab Emirates with 9.9 million annual tourist arrivals in its seven emirates. Interesting destinations are the Burj Khalifa, Emirates Palace, Sheikh Zayeed Mosque, Jebel Hafeet, and the Al-Bidyah Mosque. Third in tourist arrival is Egypt with 9.1 million annual international visitors. Egypt has always been a tourist destination due to its pyramids, temples, Great Sphinx monument, and Cairo Museum. Fourth place is Iran with 4.7 million annual international tourist arrivals. Iran has the Isfahan palaces, Mashhad amusement parks and zoo, and historical Shiraz. Fifth is Jordan with 3.9 million annual international tourist arrivals. It has Petra, ancient Amman ruins, Wadi Rum desert, and the Aqaba Fort. Sixth is Qatar with 2.6 million annual international tourist arrivals. Qatar has the Doha museums and souk markets, Al Khor parks and resorts, and Dukhan beaches. Seventh is Oman with 1.5 million annual international tourist arrivals. Oman has the Muscat museums and souk markets, Khasab castles, Sur desert, and the Nizwa Fort. Eighth is Lebanon with 1.2 million annual international tourist arrivals. It has the Baalbek ruins and excavations, Byblos temples, Sidon castles. Ninth is Bahrain with 1.0 million annual international tourist arrivals. Bahrain has the Riffa palaces, Arad castles, and the Muharraq amusement parks.

Tourism and the Middle Eastern EconomyThe economy of the Middle East countries had at one time or another in their early history depended on tourism but for the oil-rich countries in the region, tourism was and is secondary. Tourism in Egypt alone accounted for 6% of the GDP but tourism-linked businesses are worth $26.4 billion USD. Other nearby countries share similar economic boons. However, wars, terrorism, and conflicts have ruined the prospect of the industry. Yemen, Syria, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Iran, Jerusalem, and Morocco have all but become deserted. The surrounding area not directly involved in any conflict were also affected with the slump. The year 2016 may yet get the tourists back with large discounts from travel agencies.
The Most Visited Countries In The Middle East Rank Country International tourist arrivals (2013)1 Saudi Arabia 12 million 2 United Arab Emirates 9.9 million 3 Egypt 9.1 million 4 Iran 4.7 million 5 Jordan 3. 9 million 6 Qatar 2.6 million 7 Oman 1.5 million 8 Lebanon 1.2 million 9 Bahrain 1.0 million
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