Hospitality and Tourism Capacities of the Middle East and Central Asia
This section gives a statistical overview of accommodation capacity and international tourist arrivals in 15 countries of the Middle East and Central Asia. Select a country in the table to see its details.
| Country | Properties | Rooms | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ | Arrivals 2015 (M) | Arrivals 2025 (M) | Arrivals 2030* (M) | Properties 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 2,600 | 540,000 | 180 | 370 | 750 | 18.0 | 29.3 | 70.0 | 4,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,200 | 220,000 | 260 | 360 | 290 | 14.2 | 23.5 | 40.0 | 1,600 |
| Bahrain | 220 | 21,000 | 35 | 75 | 55 | 9.7 | 13.6 | 14.1 | 280 |
| Qatar | 390 | 39,000 | 105 | 135 | 70 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 6.5 | 500 |
| Oman | 750 | 33,000 | 30 | 80 | 140 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 11.0 | 1,200 |
| Iran | 1,400 | 95,000 | 45 | 115 | 320 | 5.2 | 6.8 | 11.0 | 1,800 |
| Kuwait | 110 | 11,500 | 20 | 35 | 30 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 6.0 | 150 |
| Jordan | 600 | 30,000 | 30 | 65 | 120 | 4.8 | 6.6 | 9.0 | 750 |
| Turkey | 21,000 | 1,100,000 | 750 | 1,100 | 2,400 | 36.2 | 52.8 | 65.0 | 26,000 |
| Tajikistan | 380 | 11,000 | 5 | 20 | 65 | 0.46 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 550 |
| Kazakhstan | 4,200 | 90,000 | 35 | 145 | 480 | 6.4 | 10.2 | 15.0 | 5,500 |
| Uzbekistan | 2,100 | 48,000 | 15 | 75 | 260 | 2.0 | 7.8 | 15.0 | 3,500 |
| Iraq | 1,600 | 75,000 | 25 | 95 | 310 | 2.8 | 7.2 | 12.0 | 2,200 |
| Lebanon | 550 | 25,000 | 35 | 95 | 160 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 700 |
| Azerbaijan | 800 | 35,000 | 40 | 130 | 220 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 1,200 |
* Projected. Source: [source name and year]
Saudi Arabia
2,600
properties
540,000
rooms
29.3 M
international arrivals in 2025
70.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 180, 4-star: 370, 3-star: 750
Key attractions: Makkah & Madinah, AlUla (Mada’in Salih), Diriyah (Riyadh), The Red Sea Project
United Arab Emirates
1,200
properties
220,000
rooms
23.5 M
international arrivals in 2025
40.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 260, 4-star: 360, 3-star: 290
Key attractions: Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, Palm Jumeirah
Bahrain
220
properties
21,000
rooms
13.6 M
international arrivals in 2025
14.1 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 35, 4-star: 75, 3-star: 55
Key attractions: Qal’at al-Bahrain (Bahrain Fort), King Fahd Causeway, Manama Souq, Bahrain International Circuit (F1)
Qatar
390
properties
39,000
rooms
5.1 M
international arrivals in 2025
6.5 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 105, 4-star: 135, 3-star: 70
Key attractions: Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, The Pearl-Qatar, Katara Cultural Village
Oman
750
properties
33,000
rooms
4.4 M
international arrivals in 2025
11.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 30, 4-star: 80, 3-star: 140
Key attractions: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque (Muscat), Jebel Akhdar, Salalah (Khareef Season), Wahiba Sands
Iran
1,400
properties
95,000
rooms
6.8 M
international arrivals in 2025
11.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 45, 4-star: 115, 3-star: 320
Key attractions: Persepolis (Shiraz), Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Isfahan), Historical City of Yazd, Golestan Palace, Kish Island
Plus more than 3,500 ecolodges.
Kuwait
110
properties
11,500
rooms
4.5 M
international arrivals in 2025
6.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 20, 4-star: 35, 3-star: 30
Key attractions: Kuwait Towers, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, Souq Al-Mubarakiya, Failaka Island
Jordan
600
properties
30,000
rooms
6.6 M
international arrivals in 2025
9.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 30, 4-star: 65, 3-star: 120
Key attractions: Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerash Archaeological Site
Turkey
21,000
properties
1,100,000
rooms
52.8 M
international arrivals in 2025
65.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 750, 4-star: 1,100, 3-star: 2,400
Key attractions: Istanbul (Hagia Sophia), Cappadocia, Antalya Resorts, Pamukkale, Ephesus
Tajikistan
380
properties
11,000
rooms
1.4 M
international arrivals in 2025
2.5 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 5, 4-star: 20, 3-star: 65
Key attractions: Pamir Highway, Iskanderkul Lake, Fann Mountains, Hisor Fortress
Kazakhstan
4,200
properties
90,000
rooms
10.2 M
international arrivals in 2025
15.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 35, 4-star: 145, 3-star: 480
Key attractions: Astana Architecture, Shymbulak Ski Resort (Almaty), Kaindy Lake, Charyn Canyon
Uzbekistan
2,100
properties
48,000
rooms
7.8 M
international arrivals in 2025
15.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 15, 4-star: 75, 3-star: 260
Key attractions: Registan Complex (Samarkand), Historic Center of Bukhara, Itchan Kala (Khiva), Ark of Bukhara
Iraq
1,600
properties
75,000
rooms
7.2 M
international arrivals in 2025
12.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 25, 4-star: 95, 3-star: 310
Key attractions: Holy Shrines of Karbala & Najaf, Ancient City of Babylon, Erbil Citadel, Mesopotamian Marshes
Lebanon
550
properties
25,000
rooms
2.1 M
international arrivals in 2025
4.5 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 35, 4-star: 95, 3-star: 160
Key attractions: Raouche Rocks (Beirut), Baalbek Temples, Jeita Grotto, Historic Byblos City
Azerbaijan
800
properties
35,000
rooms
3.6 M
international arrivals in 2025
6.0 M
projected arrivals in 2030
Hotels by star rating: 5-star: 40, 4-star: 130, 3-star: 220
Key attractions: Old City of Baku (Icherisheher), Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center, Gobustan National Park, Shahdag Mountain Resort