Marrakech – According to the latest Numbeo ranking, the UAE has just been crowned the second safest place on the planet — trailing behind only Andorra, a tiny European hideaway with more goats than people.
The UAE’s 84.5 safety index score proves what residents and tourists already know: you can stroll through Dubai Marina at midnight, lose your wallet, and have a good Samaritan return it with a polite text the next morning.
It’s this kind of security that makes solo travelers breathe easy and families ditch their home alarm systems.
Numbeo’s ranking considers crime levels, how safe people feel walking at night, and concerns about violence, burglary, and discrimination.
“Who else made the cut?” you might be asking yourself. Qatar and Oman also cracked the top five, while Taiwan, Singapore, and Japan secured their spots in the top 10.
And let’s talk cities. Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital, isn’t just leading — it’s been the safest city for nine years straight with an impressive score of 88.
Dubai, meanwhile, is a close second, while Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Taipei round out the global top five.
So, what does this all mean?
Well, if you find yourself taking a moonlit walk by the Burj Khalifa or forgetting to lock your car in Abu Dhabi, not to worry — chances are you’re safer here than almost anywhere else in the world.
And that’s a flex not many countries can claim.
