Dubai: The UAE has solidified its presence in The Worldworthy 100 rankings, published by online global ranking platform Worldworthy, which list the best cities, destinations, and tourist and entertainment facilities worldwide.
The rankings encompass dozens of categories and hundreds of locations, based on visitor ratings and published reviews.
According to the online publication, Dubai ranked 19th globally, in the ‘Most Worthwhile City to Visit’ category, scoring 9.16 points. It also ranked 16th globally among the ‘Most Popular’ and beloved cities for visitors, while Abu Dhabi came in 27th globally with 8.84 points.
In the ‘Most Beautiful Cities’ category, Abu Dhabi ranked 27th globally with 8.32 points, and Dubai achieved 34th place with 8.19 points. Finally, in the category of ‘Cities with the most Distinctive Dining Experiences’, Dubai ranked 66th globally with 8.23 points.
The Worldworthy 100 rankings confirmed the UAE's leading position in the list of the ‘World's Best Airports’, with Dubai International Airport topping the global rankings with a score of 9.26 points. Zayed International Airport came in 26th globally, and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport ranked 73rd, further solidifying the UAE's presence on the list, which included 100 airports in 67 countries.
The UAE also had a presence with two prominent landmarks on the list of the ‘World's Top 100 Landmarks’, which includes historical, architectural, and natural sites and monuments from 46 countries. Palm Jumeirah ranked 63rd globally, and Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi came in 91st.
Abu Dhabi achieved a remarkable feat in the ‘Museums’ and ‘Palaces’ categories, with two Emirati facilities topping the UAE and Middle East lists. The Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi ranked 66th globally in a ranking that included 100 museums from 40 countries, while Qasr Al Watan ranked sixth globally, making it the first in the region among the top 100 palaces in 38 countries.