The Emirates ranks 14th out of 82 countries in Remitly’s Immigration Index 2026 – and takes the number one spot globally for immigrant communities. The UAE has been named one of the best countries in the world to move to in 2026, ranking 14th out of 82 nations in Remitly’s Immigration Index – a global study that scores countries across 34 metrics, from earning potential and healthcare to safety, education and cost of living. But dig into the data and the UAE doesn’t just make the top 15 overall – it leads the world in one category outright. Remitly’s Immigration Index 2026 analyses 82 countries across 34 metrics in 16 categories, using data from sources including the World Bank, OECD, Yale and Columbia universities. With a world-leading expat community, strong family credentials and plenty more on the way, the case for calling the UAE home in 2026 is a straightforward one.