Most Visited Cities In the Arab World

The Arab world is filled up with plenty of tourist destinations to explore. Middle East countries allure their tourists with their steeped in marvelous environments and splendid architectural buildings and monuments. You can also find souks and medinas in the Arab world along with the breathtaking beauty of the exotic landscapes. The Arab world has charm and beauty which cannot be compared with other places.

 Cities of the Arab world are visited widely across the globe by plenty of visitors who come for vacation while some for business. Some of the most visited cities include Mecca, Cairo, Dubai, and Istanbul.

 Here are some of the most visited cities in the Arab world.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is considered to be the shopping capital and hence it attracts plenty of visitors every year. People across the globe visit Dubai and have nothing but praise in their mouths when they get back.  One of the most visited places in Dubai is Dubai Mall. It is a huge commercial center where in there are 1200 shops and a beautiful overwhelming aquarium which is nested at the foot of the tallest tower in the world which is Burj khalifa.

 Visiting Burj khalifa is an experience on its own. 42% of the tourist comes to this beautiful city closer to the desert for beach tourism. In 2022, Dubai recorded approximately more than 12 million, foreign visitors.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Again it is located in the state of United Arab Emirates; the city of Abu Dhabi which is also the federal capital of this state welcomes plenty of visitors. The main thing which visitors love about this place is its calm and serene public gardens. Some of the activities which the Arab world’s people are fond of are the race of camels, growing date palms, breeding of purebred, falconry, henna decorations, and others.

 These are some of the guarded traditions of the Arab world’s people. Some of the other attractions which snatch people from across the globe to Abu Dhabi are natural beautiful islands with beaches having fine sand, Ferrari World and Yas water world, and amusement parks. These are some of the tourist trumps of the Abu Dhabi city of the Arab world. 

Cairo, Egypt

One of the greatest cities in the Arab world, Cairo has 13 million visitors by the end of the year 2022. The cultural heritage and the legendary archaeological sites are the major things that fascinate people across the world towards this Arab world. You can visit the pyramids of Giza, the Memphis, the Sakkara tour, and the Sphinx.

 You can also visit the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili Souk. Apart from Cairo, another city that is very much appreciated and must be visited in the Arab world and specifically while visiting Egypt is Sharm el Sheikh.

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

This gorgeous city is undoubtedly the capital city of the religious tourism of whole Saudi Arabia and not only is it the capital of all the Muslim countries of the world. It is said that each Muslim must do Hajj once in their lifetime.

 It is the fifth pillar of Islam. It is the guardian of holy places which remains strong among the most visited places by religious visitors worldwide. 

Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca is considered to be the largest city in the whole of Maghreb and the fourth largest in the whole of Africa. It has economic dynamism which makes it one of the highlight cities for business tourism in the whole Arab world. The city contains some marvels like some building structures from the 1930s, the old and prestigious medina, and also the picturesque alleys.

 It is also found in Casablanca the Hassan 2 mosque which is the largest in the whole of North Africa and is one of the most beautiful by its luxury and excess.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are back in Saudi Arabia, the capital of this marvelous country and also the official residence of the king. Ryadh is a modern city and it is characterized by its famous picturesque avenues and its drop-down gorgeous glass buildings.

 It is considered to be a very famous spot for the tourist who would love to roam in the city by taxi or even rent a car for visiting the Masmak Fort, which is the main palace of Saad bin Saud, the kingdom tower, Faisaliah Tower or the national museum of the city.

Beirut, Lebanon

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon and it attracts many visitors to its place despite the fact that the civil war has destroyed the whole city to a great level. It is among one of the most prestigious tourist places in the whole Arab world that too with its distinct confession sites like catholic churches, mosques, and Orthodox churches. There are also ultra-chic boutiques, shops, gastronomy, and traditional bazaars.

 While visiting the Arab world, you must have a look at this city as it is worth visiting.

Amman, Jordan

Amman, the capital city of Jordan is located at the gate of the desert and it is full of a history of 9000 years which is a way long period of time to explore it. This long history makes this place of the Arab world even more interesting to visit and spend your valuable time at. This city is among the top ranks among most visited cities in Middle East countries. This city bravely crossed its time and now it hosts the witnesses of all successive eras.

 It is home to beautiful towers and fortresses, ancient theatres, old and famous districts, the ancient mosque of King Abdullah and Jabal el-Qal a citadel. The sites around Jordan keep on entertaining and amazing tourists from all across the globe.

 It is one of the most prominent cities in the Arab world which should definitely be visited.