The UAE has secured its position as one of the world’s top 10 dream destinations for people interested in relocating, traveling, or exploring, according to recent data from Numbeo. Ranked seventh in global searches, the UAE garnered 2.56% of the total, placing it ahead of other sought-after countries like Australia, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Leading the list of dream destinations is the United States with 5.31% of the searches, followed by the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
In recent years, the UAE has become particularly attractive to investors and professionals worldwide, thanks to its economic resilience and rapid growth following the Covid-19 pandemic. The country has consistently drawn professionals from various fields seeking opportunities in a stable and expanding market.
Tourism in the UAE has also surged, with Dubai setting new records by hosting 17.15 million tourists in 2023, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak of 16.73 million. Officials have frequently emphasized their commitment to making the UAE an ideal place for living and working.
According to Numbeo, the UAE ranked among the top 20 preferred destinations globally and was a top five choice for residents of multiple countries, including Canada, India, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UK. Egyptians, Omanis, and Pakistanis notably showed the highest interest in the UAE as a relocation and travel destination.
For UAE residents, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States emerged as the top three dream destinations. Numbeo, known as the world’s largest crowd-sourced database on city and country conditions, provides insights into factors such as cost of living, healthcare, and quality of life, which influence these travel and relocation preferences.
