UAE ranks world's third-best place to live in 2026
Dubai: The UAE has been ranked the third-best place to live in the world in the 2026 Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index, placing just behind Monaco and Andorra while taking the top spot globally for its tax environment. The UAE scored 73.15 out of 100 in the index, which assessed 63 destinations worldwide. Monaco led the rankings with 73.89 points, followed by Andorra with 73.68, leaving less than…
Dubai, UAE has been named the third-best place to reside globally in the 2026 Nomad Capitalist Lifestyle Index, narrowly trailing behind Monaco and Andorra. The UAE secured the top spot for its favorable tax environment, scoring 96 out of 100 in the index's five equally weighted categories. Monaco led with 73.89 points, followed closely by Andorra with 73.68 points, leaving only a three-quarter point gap between the top three destinations.
The UAE's exceptional performance in taxation contributed to its high ranking, while also excelling in quality of life and infrastructure and residency and accessibility. Nomad Capitalist's Khatia Gelbakhiani explained that the close competition among Monaco, Andorra, and the UAE was due to each destination's unique strengths, and the best choice ultimately depends on an individual's priorities.
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