Abu Dhabi has kept its crown as the world’s safest city in Numbeo’s 2025 Safety Index, retaining it for nine consecutive years at number one.
The capital ranked first among 382 cities with a Safety Index above 88 and a Crime Index under 12, edging out Doha, Taipei and Dubai in the latest table.
Smart surveillance, predictive policing and community engagement by Abu Dhabi Police have driven crime to record lows and deepened public trust, turning safety into a magnet for talent and capital.
