People who are living in UAE with families or alone along with many GCC nations who are showing very high confidence when it comes to walking alone at night. As per the surveys, they are the people having feelings of safety are among one of the highest in the world. This shows the strong policies along with law enforcement, and even public infrastructure.
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Key Statistics: UAE Leading by Example
| Place | Percentage Feeling Safe Walking Alone at Night | Source / Survey | Notes |
| Abu Dhabi, UAE | ~93.6% | Abu Dhabi Quality of Life Survey, DCD 2024 | Very high safety rating; includes many nationalities. |
| Ajman, UAE | ~99% (night) & 100% (daytime) | UAE Security Quality of Life Survey, Ajman Govt | Strong night and day safety perception. |
| UAE overall / GCC countries | Among global top 10 for safety perception at night | Gallup Global Safety Report, Khaleej Times | UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain are in the top rankings. |
UAE: Safety as a National Benchmark
When it comes to safety, people living In UAE, more than 93% of their residents in places like Abu Dhabi discuss that they feel safe while walking alone at night. On the other hand Ajman takes responsibility for almost 99% safety for nighttime walks.
Global Context: GCC vs World Average
Worldwide, almost 73% of the adult generation now feel safe while walking alone at night. GCC countries (including UAE) are now setting well above that average.
Asia’s Role & GCC as Model for Safety
Asia is also stepping ahead and showing leadership in this situation. Singapore and GCC are most often rated among the safest regions specially in night safety. These high feelings of security help GCC countries build in their soft power
Why This Matters
Feeling safe is one of the most important feelings in the human body and especially when there is no Sun, no light, walking alone at night is not just about crime. It’s about providing public lighting, safe road design along with police visibility, community trust, and good services. Initiatives like [UAE Present Ambitious Program to print 10 million Coders] also show how broader national efforts contribute to building trust, safety, and progress in society.
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