Oman Tops Arab Cities in Quality of Life and Ranks Among Safest Countries in the World
Oman is making global headlines in 2025, achieving recognition for both its high standard of living and its exceptional safety. Two respected international references highlight how Muscat and Oman are standing out in the Arab region and beyond.
Muscat Leads Arab Cities in Quality of Life
According to the Numbeo Quality of Life Index 2025 (mid-year), Muscat ranked first among Arab cities when the Asia regional results are filtered to Arab cities.
This index looks at factors such as:
- Cost of living
- Safety and security
- Healthcare quality
- Environmental cleanliness
- Traffic and commute times
In the Asia list (2025 mid-year) filtered for Arab cities, Muscat placed ahead of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh and other regional capitals—reflecting Oman’s balanced urban lifestyle that combines modern development with cultural and environmental sustainability.
Oman Among the Safest Countries Worldwide
Beyond lifestyle, Oman stands out in global safety. The Gallup Global Law and Order Report ranks Oman 4th worldwide for people feeling safe when walking alone at night.
The top 10 safest countries in that measure include: Singapore, Tajikistan, China, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Norway, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.
Oman’s strong placement reflects its long-standing reputation for peace, stability and community trust.
A Beacon of Stability and Modern Living
With Muscat leading Arab cities in quality of life and Oman standing among the safest countries in the world, the Sultanate continues to emerge as a model of stability and modern living. For those looking to live, invest or travel, Oman offers natural beauty and cultural depth—alongside the everyday essentials of safety and quality that make life truly fulfilling.
Sources
- Numbeo – Quality of Life Index, 2025 mid-year, Asia regional rankings: https://www.numbeo.com/quality-of-life/region_rankings.jsp?title=2025-mid®ion=142
- Gallup – Global Law and Order (feeling safe walking alone at night): https://www.gallup.com/topic/category_law_and_order.aspx
Note: The city ordering for “Arab cities” is derived by filtering Numbeo’s Asia results to Arab cities; Gallup rankings refer to the latest published Global Law and Order findings for feeling safe walking alone at night.
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