The city of Tucson has a population of 520,000 and a metropolitan area population of just over 1,000,000. Tucson also boasts a vibrant Middle Eastern community with restaurants, markets, centers, and clubs.

RESTAURANTS

Ali Baba (Persian) 2545 E. Speedway Blvd

Chef Alisah (Bosnian, Balkan) 5931 N. Oracle Road

Felafel King (Lebanese, Mediterranean) 1800 E. Fort Lowell

Gyros Café (Kurdish, Mediterranean) 11143 N. La Cañada, Oro Valley

Luxor Café (Middle Eastern, Egyptian) 3699 N. Campbell Avenue

Medusa Kabob House (Mediterranean, Middle Eastern) 628 N. Fourth Avenue

Nur Market and Restaurant (Middle Eastern) 3565 E. Speedway Blvd

Sahara Restaurant (Middle Eastern) 1730 E. Prince Road

Shish Kebab House (Middle Eastern, Jordanian) 5855 E. Broadway Blvd

Sinbad's (Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern) 810 E. University Blvd

Sunrise Café (Kurdish, Mediterranean) 6878 E. Sunrise Drive

Tork's Café (North African) 3502 E. Grant Road

Zayna Mediterranean (Syrian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern) 9105 E. Tanque Verde & 4122 E. Speedway Blvd

MARKETS

Babylon Market, 3954 E. Speedway Blvd

Caravan Middle Eastern Foods, 2817 N. Country Club Road

Oasis Food Market, 402 E. Prince Road

RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS

Islamic Center of Tucson, 901 E. First Street

Tucson MED Club, a member of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs.