Abu Dhabi Tops World’s Safest Cities List for 9th Year
The capital continues to set the gold standard in safety and quality of life.
For the ninth year in a row, Abu Dhabi has claimed the title of the world’s safest city, according to Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index. Ranking first among 382 global cities, the UAE’s capital scored an impressive 88.4 on the index, reaffirming its status as a secure and thriving metropolis.
This remarkable achievement underscores Abu Dhabi’s dedication to improving the quality of life for its citizens, residents, and visitors. The emirate’s commitment to safety, spearheaded by initiatives from Abu Dhabi Police, has bolstered trust within the community and cemented its reputation as a top destination for living, working, and studying.
Neighboring cities Doha (84.1), Dubai (83.8), and Sharjah (83.8) also made the top five, highlighting the region’s excellence in maintaining public safety.
The Top 10 Safest Cities in 2025:
- Abu Dhabi, UAE – Safety Index: 88.4
- Doha, Qatar – Safety Index: 84.1
- Dubai, UAE – Safety Index: 83.8
- Taipei, Taiwan – Safety Index: 83.8
- Sharjah, UAE – Safety Index: 83.8
- Manama, Bahrain – Safety Index: 81.0
- Muscat, Oman – Safety Index: 80.9
- The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands – Safety Index: 79.5
- Munich, Germany – Safety Index: 79.4
- Trondheim, Norway – Safety Index: 79.3
Abu Dhabi’s consistent dominance on the Numbeo Safety Index not only reflects its strategic investments in security infrastructure but also showcases its residents’ and visitors’ trust in its leadership.
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