Dubai has once again been recognised as one of the best cities in the world.
It’s been ranked first in the MENA region and sixth globally in the annual index compiled by the North America-based Resonance Consultancy.
The list covers cities with populations of over a million, and the ratings are based on 22 different indicators.
London, New York, Paris, Tokyo and Moscow feature in the top-5, while Abu Dhabi has grabbed the 14th spot.
#Dubai ranked No. 1 Best City in the Middle East and Africa and among the 10 World’s Best Cities for 2020 in a ranking by North America-based tourism, city and real estate advisors Resonance Consultancy. pic.twitter.com/Vabmq76qwG
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 7, 2020
"#Dubai, the Mideast’s highest-ranking city has inspired other regional capitals to reach for the sky. The emirate comes in at #2 in the world in our Deep Place category, for which we look at influential factors like Crime Rate, Neighborhoods & Landmarks."
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) January 7, 2020
-Resonance Consultancy pic.twitter.com/Ku7OxDcSe4


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