In a time when global markets flip in a matter of a night and geopolitical tensions guide investment decisions, security and stability are as important to investors as location and return.
And in 2025, one city remains ahead of the pack in perception and performance: Dubai.
UAE: The World’s Safest Country in 2025
According to the Safety Index by Country 2025 Mid-Year Review of Numbeo, the world’s largest crowd-sourced database of cities and countries, the UAE was the safest nation in the world with an impressive 85.2. It ranks it above Andorra, Qatar, Taiwan, and Macao.
Notably, Abu Dhabi ranked first in the world as safest city, followed by Dubai at number five, a clear sign that the UAE’s largest and most internationally connected cities are leading the world in security, low rates of crime and overall stability.
Why This Matters to Global Investors
Safety is not just an upscale lifestyle perk, it’s an investment advantage.
As international property investors target markets offering long-term value, they are increasingly interested in what we call the “safety premium.” The theory is that property and assets in safe, well-governed, low-risk locations tend to retain value better and benefit from stronger rental demand specifically from expats, remote workers and high-net-worth residents seeking stability.
That is: people are willing to pay extra to live and invest in a place where they can feel safe.
Dubai: A Safe, Multicultural, Global Hub
Dubai has more than 200 nationalities and its global reputation for world-class infrastructure, stability and quality of life continues to attract attention.
The city always scores highest in global rankings. In the The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 2024 Global Liveability Index report, Abu Dhabi and Dubai were both listed as the most liveable cities in the Middle East and Africa, with healthcare, education, and infrastructure improving.
All this, together with its zero income tax, new property law, and investor-friendly policies, affords Dubai not only physical security but also financial security and transparency — two highly desired factors in most other overseas property markets.
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