Dubai Retains Top Position Savills Executive Nomad Index Even New Countries Enter Ranking
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Dubai has once again taken the top spot on the Savills Executive Nomad Index as the most appealing destination for executive nomads. This marks the second consecutive year for Dubai to hold this position, while Abu Dhabi also maintains its second rank for the second year in a row. The rankings are followed closely by Malaga in third place, Miami in fourth, and Lisbon in fifth, highlighting the increasing attractiveness of these locations for remote business leaders.
The Savills Executive Nomad Index ranks 30 destinations based on their appeal and accessibility for long-term remote workers. The factors considered for the ranking include internet speed, air connectivity, climate stability, prime residential market prices, and overall quality of life, with the total combined score determining the overall ranking.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a top contender in terms of flight network with Dubai taking the lead, while Abu Dhabi boasts the fastest internet speed. These factors, combined with tax efficiency, lifestyle, safety, and ease of doing business, make the UAE the top destination for executive nomads, according to Andrew Cummings, head of Savills Residential Agency in the Middle East.
In a world where remote work is becoming increasingly common, the executive nomad has emerged as a distinct and influential group of professionals. Enabled by technology, these individuals, who are often business founders, senior managers, or entrepreneurs, are choosing locations that offer both connectivity and quality of life.
This year, Savills’ executive nomad index expanded to include destinations in areas that were not previously covered, but now offer long-term visa options for remote workers, such as Tokyo (11th place) and Berlin (28th place). According to Savills, these cities are not only important economic hubs, but also vibrant cultural centers.
Inclusion of Vancouver (18th place) and Auckland (9th place) in the index is also significant as these cities are major regional business hubs. Kelcie Sellers, associate director of Savills World Research, notes, “The landscape for executive nomads is evolving, with countries like Canada and New Zealand offering long-term visitor visas that allow for fully remote employment for the duration of an individual’s stay.”
