The United Arab Emirates, according to the latest Numbeo Safety Index Report 2025, was ranked as the second safest country in the world after Andorra. The second interesting fact is the positive performance of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in this ranking. Qatar was the third safest country in the world, while Oman was the fifth safest after Taiwan, and that indicates that the region as a whole has an exceptionally high safety level. Saudi Arabia was 14th and Bahrain 16th among the world’s safest 20 countries.
The Numbeo Crime Index for 2025 also confirms the UAE’s safety record. With the second lowest crime rate in the world, the UAE is considered a safe country to live and travel in. The data is based on a survey of visitors to the country.
Numbeo’s method of country safety measurement is based on rigorously constructed surveys duplicating those conducted by government bodies and research institutions. It usually quantifies public feelings of safety, crime levels, and apprehensions about specific criminal activities. The resulting Crime Index score is between 0 and 100, denoting greater perceived crime. This standard scale allows for simplicity of comparison across nations and cities and provides insight into how safe residents feel their communities are.
The UAE’s remarkable safety which makes it one of the most immigration friendly Arab countries is due in large part to strict enforcement of laws against crime, drugs and public behavior, with harsh punishment for those who offend. Furthermore, an efficient and trained police force, complemented by advanced surveillance systems, is highly successful in deterring and detecting crime, especially in large cities.
Technology and a sound economy play an important role in securing the UAE. Advanced technology like artificial intelligence and smart policing systems help law enforcement agencies detect and solve crimes more efficiently. At the same time, the healthy economy of the country, combined with high social welfare and employment opportunities, discourages crime by removing root socio-economic causes. Investment by the government in public services ensures stability and does not allow criminality to take root.
Safety in the UAE is of utmost importance to men, women, and children, even during nighttime. The well-lit streets, frequent police patrols, and stringent anti-harassment laws ensure a secure environment that is frequently praised by residents and tourists alike. The majority of travelers are safer in the UAE than in the majority of other countries, considering its global reputation as one of the most secure places to live in and visit.
In 2025, the United Arab Emirates stands at the second safest country in the world, reflecting that the strategy of the country to achieve security through strong laws, lively policing and strong social welfare systems has worked. Standing so high on this list makes the UAE a place to be desired and safe, especially for investment in real estate in Dubai, where safety is very high and gives investors a strong and secure platform.
Source: https://www.propertynews.ae
