Global Safety Index 2026
♦ Abu Dhabi has once again been named the world’s safest city in the latest Numbeo Global Safety Index 2026. This marking the tenth consecutive year the UAE capital has topped the global rankings. The 2026 safety report evaluated 400 cities across more than 150 countries and placed Abu Dhabi at number one for overall safety, including walking alone safely in broad daylight and at night, consolidating its status as a global leader in urban security and quality of life. ♦ Abu Dhabi’s latest triumph continues a decade-long positive trend that began in 2017, when it first captured the world’s No. 1 safety ranking. Ever since, the capital has retained this title, outpacing major global cities and reinforcing confidence in its public safety infrastructure. The top 10 safest cities in the world in 2026 are: Rank City Name Country Safety Index 1 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 88.9 2 Ras al-Khaimah United Arab Emirates 85.3 3 Doha Qatar 84.5 4 Sharjah United Arab Emirates 84.5 5 Ajman United Arab Emirates 84.4 6 Dubai United Arab Emirates 83.9 7 Taipei Taiwan 83.3 8 Muscat Oman 81.3 9 Tampere Finland 79.6 10 Trondheim Norway 79 Top 5 Safest Cities in India (2026) India Rank Global Rank City State Safety Score 1 46 Mangaluru Karnataka 74.4 2 87 Ahmedabad Gujarat 68.5 3 106 Jaipur Rajasthan 65.3 4 123 Coimbatore Tamil Nadu 62.0 5 132 Thiruvananthapuram Kerala 61.0