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CONTENT • Introduction 3 • The Gulf Region 4 • Countries in the Gulf Region 5 o Saudi Arabia 6 o Kuwait 7 o Bahrain 8 • Tourism in the Gulf Region 9 • Best Cities in the Gulf Region 10 o Dubai 11 o Jeddah 12 o Doha 13 o Muscat 14 • The Best of the Gulf Region 15 • Quality of Life in the Arabian Gulf 16 • Summary 17 • Conclusion 18
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INTRODUCTION
When talking about the Middle-East and the broader MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, the Gulf (as it is popularly called) takes a central place.
Occupying almost the entire Arabian Peninsula, the region is rich in history, culture and traditions.
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Doha, Qatar - A Modern Megacity in the Arabian Gulf Region
THE GULF REGION
Geographically, the Gulf Region comprises the regions on the Arabian Peninsula adjacent to the Persian Gulf. The region occupies about 2,673,108 kilometers square (1,032,093 square mile) and is inhabited by over 65.5 million people (2021 estimate).
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Map of the Persian Gulf Showing the GCC Countries
COUNTRIES IN THE GULF REGION
In this mini-booklet, the term Gulf Region is used to refer to the region that comprises the six (6) member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) which includes Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. They are also together called the Gulf Countries and the region is also referred to as the Arabian Gulf.
No. Country Capital
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Population 1. Saudi Arabia Riyadh 35,340,680 2. United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi 9,991,083 3. Qatar Doha 2,930,524 4. Kuwait Kuwait City 4,328,553 5. Oman Muscat 4,527,000 6. Bahrain Manama 1,487,000 The Six (6) Gulf Countries by 2023 Population
Source: www.countryeconomy.com
SAUDI ARABIA
Officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Saudi Arabia is by far the largest among the Gulf Countries in terms of size, population and wealth. There are over 35.3 million residents in Saudi Arabia and the country records an annual GDP (nominal) of more than $830 billion.
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The Kingdom Tower, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
KUWAIT
A country of white sandy beaches and blue waters located at the top end of the Arabian Gulf (the Gulf Region), Kuwait, though a small country, is one of the wealthiest countries in the world (by per capita). Kuwait is one of the most sought country for international expats.
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Kuwait Towers, Kuwait City, Kuwait
The Kingdom of Bahrain (or simply Bahrain) is the only Island-country in the Arabian Gulf. It is home to 1.48 million people and with annual nominal GDP of $38 billion. Bahrain is known as The Pearl of The Gulf!
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BAHRAIN
Manana, The Capital of Bahrain
TOURISM IN THE GULF REGION
Proportion
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Saudi Arabia 42% United Arab Emirates 35% Bahrain 10% Qatar 7% Oman 5% Kuwait 1%
Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Bahrain Qatar Oman Kuwait placesandfortune.com (c) 2023 Most Visited Countries in the Arabian Gulf, 2022
of Tourists that Visits the Arabian Gulf Countries in 2022
BEST CITIES IN THE GULF REGION
The Arabian Gulf has become a strong hotspot region for international tourists and has some of the fastest growing cities in the world.
From Manama the capital city of the Island Kingdom of Bahrain to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, here are some of the best cities to visit in the Arabian Gulf.
1. Dubai, UAE
2. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
3. Abu Dhabi, UAE
4. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
5. Doha, Qatar
6. Kuwait City, Kuwait
7. Muscat, Oman
8. Dammam, Saudi Arabia
9. Manama, Bahrain
10. Salalah, Oman
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Filled with futuristic skyline, the largest shopping mall and amusement park in the world, world's only seven-star hotel amidst a large collection of world-class hospitality Dubai, is definitely a city that should top the list of any seasoned traveller or tourist.
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Downtown Dubai, the Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Jeddah is a port city on the Red Sea Coast of Saudi Arabia in the country's Hejaz province. It is a modern commercial centre and served as the principal gateway to both Mecca and Medina (the two holiest sites of Islam).
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
DOHA, QATAR
From taking a camel ride, sunbathing at the beach, dining in one of the upscale restaurants, shopping at any of the city’s malls to visiting some of the city’s best historical and cultural sites, Doha is definitely a city you can’t afford to miss on the Arabian Gulf.
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Doha, Qatar
MUSCAT, OMAN
Muscat sits on the Gulf of Oman nestled between mountains, deserts and ocean. The city is mostly famous for radiant traditional markets (souks), amazing seafoods, high-rises designed for the desert terrain and retail malls.
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The Muscat Bay, Muscat, Oman
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THE BEST OF THE GULF REGION
Hotels & Resorts
Restaurants
Beaches
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QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ARABIAN GULF
Quality
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High, 151.01 Moderate, 121.71 Very High, 184.91 Very High, 168.20 High, 152.88 Very High, 175.62 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 80.00 100.00 120.00 140.00 160.00 180.00 200.00 Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Quality of Life Index Arabian Gulf Countries
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Quality of Life Index Chart for the Arabian Gulf, March
The Arabian Gulf Region is probably the best region in the whole of Middle-East where you can experience a perfect blend of;
1.Luxury
2.Culture
3.Sands – Desert
4.Water – Ocean & Sea, and
5.Breathtaking Architectures
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SUMMARY
CONCLUSION
From the tiny Island of Bahrain to the mega-sized Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Region is a must-be place for any traveler, tourist, or even business people seeking for the best of hospitality, recreation, culinary, fun and opulence amidst an ever-thriving millennials-old culture and traditions.
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