Abu Dhabi has retained the first position on the list of the safest cities in 2024 according to Abu Dhabi Police. The ranking, according to the online database Numbeo, highlights the emirate’s efforts to apply high-security standards and improve life in its country for citizens, residents and visitors.
This is the eighth time that Abu Dhabi has been named as the world’s safest city, having held this enviable position since 2017. Major General Maktoum Ali Al Sharifi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Police, links this continued success to the emirate’s commendable focus on improving community health and security.
Top 10 World’s Safest Cities in 2024
| City | Safety Score |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | 86.8 |
| Taipei, Taiwan | 84.4 |
| Doha, Qatar | 84.0 |
| Ajman, UAE | 83.5 |
| Dubai, UAE | 83.4 |
| Ras al-Khaimah, UAE | 83.3 |
| Muscat, Oman | 80.2 |
| The Hague, Netherlands | 79.8 |
| Bern, Switzerland | 79.5 |
| Munich, Germany | 79.0 |
At the top of the list is Abu Dhabi, scoring 86, while other notable cities in the rankings are Doha, Qatar (84.0), Ajman (83.5), Dubai (83.4), Ras al-Khaimah (83.3) Muscat, Oman (80.2), The Hague (Den Haag), Netherlands (79.8), Bern, Switzerland (79.5), and Munich, Germany (79.0).
Abu Dhabi’s continuing drive towards upholding the highest safety standards is not only an assurance that it will continue to be a world leader in this respect but also reinforces its attractiveness as a city of residence and leisure. Such an achievement is a testament to the emirate’s continued attempts to establish an environment that emphasizes both security and quality of life.
