Saudis were followed by Kuwaiti tourists who accounted to 12 percent of the total figure, and Emiratis at 11 percent. 

Spending was concentrated in Beirut which received 81 percent of the total money in 2009, followed by Metn at 14 percent and Keserwen at 3 percent.

Spending was concentrated on fashion and clothing accessories (66 percent), watches (11 percent), and home and garden equipment at five percent.