Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been ranked as the top two cities recognised for their investor-friendly tax regimes, legal stability, and strong governance, where high-net-worth Nigerians can thrive amid rising global taxes, policy shifts and climate change.

The ranking is contained in the Wealth Report 2025, courtesy of Multipolitan, a Singapore-headquartered international mobility platform, in its flagship publication, titled: The Taxed Generation. It ranked Singapore third, reinforcing its position as a trusted hub for globally mobile families.

The findings provide timely intelligence for Nigerian investors, emerging high-net-worth individuals, and wealth managers navigating an increasingly complex economic environment.

It reads: “As Nigeria’s private wealth segment expands and more families build cross-generational assets, the report offers a practical framework for identifying jurisdictions that offer not just low tax exposure, but long-term access to international markets, regulatory certainty, and sustainable wealth structures.”

Five other Gulf cities, Manama, Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh, and Muscat, were also listed among the top 20, affirming the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region’s growing significance as a destination for high-net-worth individuals and families prioritising fiscal efficiency and regulatory clarity.

The report identifies cities that combine favourable tax systems with broader economic and legal frameworks essential to long-term wealth planning.

It also includes two additional indices: the Wealth Preservation Cities Index (2015–2025), which ranks Zug, Hong Kong, and Basel as the cities that best preserved purchasing power over the last decade; and the Smart & Sustainable Cities Index 2025, where Wellington, Copenhagen, and Singapore are recognised for their climate resilience, digital infrastructure, and future-focused planning.

The Executive Partner for Africa at Multipolitan, Chee Okebalama, said: “Wealth that sleeps in uncertainty isn’t wealth, it’s risk. For Nigerian families with foresight, the focus has shifted from chasing returns to securing resilience. Cities like Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Wellington, and Copenhagen top Multipolitan’s indices for their governance, stability, and future readiness. We help families gain residency in cities that reflect these values.”