🕌 Safest Cities
Safest Cities in Middle East in 2026
The safest cities in the Middle East for expats and remote workers — ranked by safety score.
🛡️ How we rank: Cities are ranked by their Safety Score (0–100), derived from crime rates, political stability and personal safety indicators. We also show Affordability and Healthcare scores so you can weigh safety against other priorities.
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DubaiUnited Arab Emirates🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 44🏥 Healthcare: 79
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Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 47🏥 Healthcare: 79
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SharjahUnited Arab Emirates🛡️ Very Safe💰 Affordability: 47🏥 Healthcare: 79
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DohaQatar🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 46🏥 Healthcare: 81
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Kuwait CityKuwait🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 53🏥 Healthcare: 68
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MasqatOman🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 71🏥 Healthcare: 64
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MuscatOman🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 71🏥 Healthcare: 64
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AmmanJordan🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 76🏥 Healthcare: 55
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JeddahSaudi Arabia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 66🏥 Healthcare: 55
48
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MeccaSaudi Arabia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 66🏥 Healthcare: 55
48
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Ad DammamSaudi Arabia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 69🏥 Healthcare: 55
48
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Khamis MushaytSaudi Arabia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 69🏥 Healthcare: 55
48
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RiyadhSaudi Arabia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 61🏥 Healthcare: 55
48
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MedinaSaudi Arabia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 69🏥 Healthcare: 55
48
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Tel Aviv-YafoIsrael🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 0🏥 Healthcare: 91
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