Saturday, August 17, 2024 Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked the top cities to live in the Middle East and Africa for 2024, showcasing their commitment to quality of life. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been recognized as the top cities to live in across the Middle East and Africa, according to the 2024 Global Liveability Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Both cities have seen notable improvements, particularly in healthcare and education, with Abu Dhabi maintaining its position as the region’s leader, closely followed by Dubai in second place.
The EIU’s Global Liveability Index assesses cities based on five crucial factors: stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. The impressive rankings of Abu Dhabi and Dubai emphasize their dedication to improving the quality of life for both residents and visitors. Advancements in Infrastructure and Safety Abu Dhabi’s status as a safe city has been further confirmed by Numbeo’s Crime and Safety Indexes, where it ranked as the safest city worldwide, with a Safety Index score of 88.
2 and a Crime Index score of just 11.8. Dubai also performed exceptionally well, ranking fifth among the world’s safest cities.
Dubai has seen substantial growth in its healthcare sector, with the Dubai Health Authority reporting 5,020 licensed and operational healthcare facilities in the emirate by the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, the number of licensed doctors in Dubai increased to 13,370. Abu Dh.