Global City Index 2024: Dubai Ranks Highest In Middle East

Dubai has made a significant achievement by ranking as the top city in the Middle East and Africa in the ‘Global City Index 2024’ report issued by Brand Finance. The emirate has climbed four spots in the index this year and ranked as the world’s fifth-best city brand. With a score of 86 out of 100, Dubai surpassed major cities such as Singapore, Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco, and Amsterdam, which ranked sixth through tenth, respectively.

Dubai also ranked first globally for reputation, ahead of Sydney and London in second and third. The emirate has seen notable gains in consideration for local work opportunities and remote work (up from 24th to 4th). Dubai has been recognised as the second-best city of global significance, surpassing London. 

The strong and stable economy of Dubai is driven by its strategic role as a hub for international trade and world-class logistics infrastructure. According to the Dubai Media Office report, Dubai led across all key performance indicators and categories, excelling in factors such as preference for local and remote work, investment, living, retirement, education, and tourism.