Abu Dhabi named World’s Safest City for 10th consecutive year on January 20, 2026

Key facts

• Abu Dhabi has once again been named the world’s safest city in the latest Numbeo Global Safety Index, marking the tenth consecutive year the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital has topped the global rankings.
• The city’s unbroken reign as the world's safest city began in 2017, when it first captured the world’s No. 1 safety ranking.
• The 2026 safety report evaluated 400 cities across more than 150 countries and placed Abu Dhabi at number one for overall safety.
• Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi serves as the Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police.
• According to the broader Numbeo Safety Index, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently secured the title of the safest country globally, ahead of other high-ranking nations.
• Other cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that ranked among the world’s safest include Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Sharjah, and Dubai.