if these Arab countries want to have a real tourist industry they can't have it both ways
Nah they're good.
They are at the crossroads of East and West
For most of the world, it's vastly easier to visit the likes of Dubai and Bahrain than Europe and the US
Warm/hot climate all year round
Excellent infrastructure, transportation and accommodation at all price points
Subsidized airfares
Tons of attractions, sights and sounds
Most tourists aren't looking to wild out, so they fit perfectly with the cultural norms
They have a real tourist industry already and it's not going anywhere