Aside from its incredible attractions, delicious dining, and amazing things to do, one of the best parts about living in the UAE is how safe you feel when you’re here.
That feeling of safety is backed up with data from the Economist Intelligence Unit, which has named Abu Dhabi and Dubai the two safest cities to live in the Middle East on The Safe Cities Index 2021.
Abu Dhabi was ranked 31st worldwide, with a score of 66.9. Dubai was named the 35th safest city globally, with a score of 64.6.
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Wondering which cities scored the best worldwide?
Copenhagen in Denmark came out with the best score, outstripping Tokyo, which had previously held the highest score for many years. Copenhagen climbed seven places, from eighth in 2019, while Tokyo dropped four places to fifth.
1. Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Toronto, Canada
3. Singapore
4. Sydney, Australia
5. Tokyo, Japan
6. Amsterdam, the Netherlands
7. Wellington, New Zealand
8. Hong Kong
9. Melbourne, Australia
10. Stockholm, Sweden
The Safe Cities Index launched in 2015 and is conducted every two years. In 2021, the criteria was updated with a focus on the pandemic’s impact as well as environmental security.
Speaking of safety, if you have received your COVID-19 vaccine more than six months ago, you should go to get a booster vaccine to maintain your vaccination status.
In Dubai you can book your booster vaccine shot through the DHA app, or you can drop into some health centres including Al Barsha Hall and One Central.
In Abu Dhabi, call Seha’s customer service centre on 80050 or use the Seha app to book your appointment. You can now also walk in to get your booster at Seha vaccination centres. Click here to learn more.
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Check out this free Korean film festival
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The world’s largest observation wheel is taking us for a spin sooner than you might think.
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