For the 2025-2026 period, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the most visited Arab countries, often alternating for the top spot. Saudi Arabia has seen a massive surge in tourism due to its "Vision 2030" initiative, which combines millions of religious pilgrims visiting Mecca and Medina with a new wave of leisure travelers visiting "Giga-projects" like AlUla and the Red Sea resorts. The UAE, specifically Dubai, remains a global powerhouse for luxury travel, shopping, and international transit, consistently ranking as one of the most-visited cities on Earth. Egypt also remains a top contender, drawing millions of history enthusiasts to the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids. While the UAE has traditionally held the title for pure "leisure" volume, Saudi Arabia's opening to the world and its unique mix of religious and cultural heritage has made it a formidable leader in regional tourism growth in the mid-2020s.