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World’s Top 10 Safest Cities: UAE Dominates List

A general view of the Abu Dhabi skyline is seen, December 15, 2009. Photo credit: REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
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Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s safest city for the ninth consecutive year, according to the online database Numbeo.

The UAE had a strong presence in the top 10, with Dubai ranking second, Sharjah third, Ras Al Khaimah fourth, and Ajman seventh.

The 2025 rankings, which included 382 cities, were based on a variety of safety metrics such as security systems, community policing initiatives, and emergency response capabilities.

These rankings were determined through surveys completed by the public on Numbeo’s website, also factoring in the level of crime.

Abu Dhabi scored 88 out of 100 on the safety index, with Dubai at 83.9 and Sharjah at 83.8. Taipei secured fifth place, while Doha ranked sixth.

Here are the world’s top 10 safest cities:

  1. Abu Dhabi, UAE
  2. Dubai, UAE
  3. Sharjah, UAE
  4. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
  5. Taipei, Taiwan
  6. Doha, Qatar
  7. Ajman, UAE
  8. Muscat, Oman
  9. The Hague, Netherlands
  10. Munich, Germany