Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been recognised as two of the world’s most resilient cities

Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been recognised as two of the world’s most resilient cities in Kearney’s Global Cities Resilience Index 2025. Dubai ranks 4th globally, while Abu Dhabi comes in 13th. The index measures infrastructure strength, institutional quality, and adaptability to economic shocks — and the results highlight how the UAE’s long-term planning and stability continue to attract global investment and talent.