Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been ranked the top cities for executive nomads, according to the new Savills Executive Nomad Index report.
Dubai has kept its top spot for the second year running, while Abu Dhabi jumps up to second spot after rising two two places.
The Savills Executive Nomad index, a London Stock Exchange-listed real estate services provider, ranks 25 destinations for long-term remote workers.
“Dubai and Abu Dhabi are incredibly appealing to executive nomads because they offer everything you need to thrive both personally and professionally.”
Andrew Cummings, Head of Residential Agency Middle East, Savills
Executive nomads are typically older than young backpackers, many of which travel with their families.
This places a great importance in the quality of life in their chosen destinations, including healthcare, education, and safety.
Dubai scored on high internet speed, quality of life and especially air connectivity. It is home to Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international passenger traffic, and Al Maktoum International Airport, which is set to be the world’s largest airport upon completion.
Abu Dhabi is rolling out the red carpet for international talent. With remote working visas and golden visas for investors and creatives, the emirate is more accessible than ever.
Other destinations ranked in the top ten include Malaga in Spain, Miami in the US and Lisbon in Portugal. The locations have attracted remote workers amid their prime beachside access.
This report comes as the super-rich ditch London for Dubai over Labour government tax policies.
David Lesperance, Managing Director of tax adviser Lesperance & Associates told Reuters the government should not underestimate the ease and pace at which wealthy families could quit the UK, and how countries like Dubai and Singapore were striving to attract them.
