Abu Dhabi has been named the world’s safest city for the eighth year in a row, in a survey conducted by international quality-of-life data specialist Numbeo.
Abu Dhabi Police revealed the city ranking, saying it reflects the emirate’s global leadership in implementing best security standards, enhancing quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors.
Ranking first out of the global cities in the 2024 standings, the UAE capital has held Numbeo’s title of the world’s safest city since 2017, reflecting the emirate’s ongoing efforts to ensure a good quality of life for citizens and residents.
Abu Dhabi named world’s safest city
Major General Maktoum Ali Al Sharifi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police said: “Abu Dhabi’s ranking as the world’s safest city has been possible thanks to the limitless support of the wise leadership giving utmost importance to maintaining security in the emirate.
“Abu Dhabi Police has invested in numerous success factors. We have trained leaders who can foresee the future and invested in innovative policing to achieve radical transformation.”
He added that the force is using advanced technology and artificial intelligence as well as human talents to maintain order and safety in the emirate.
Other UAE cities, Ajman, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah featured in the top 10 ranking by Numbeo. Doha in Qatar and Muscat in Oman were also noted as being among the world’s safest cities.
The safest cities in the world according to Numbeo
- Abu Dhabi
- Taipei
- Doha
- Ajman
- Dubai
- Ras Al Khaimah
- Muscat
- The Hague
- Bern
- Munich
At the other end of the scale, Caracas in Venezuala was ranked as the least safe city of the 331 ranked by Numbeo.
It was followed by Pretoria, Durban and Johannesburg in South Africa and Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.
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