Dubai has claimed the top spot on InsureMyTrip's 2025 global ranking of the best cities for female solo travelers, outpacing 61 other destinations with an overall safety and experience score of 7.71 out of 10. The UAE city jumped four places from its 2024 position to take first place — a milestone that reflects its sustained investment in safety infrastructure and tourism appeal for women traveling alone.
How Dubai Earned the Top Ranking
InsureMyTrip evaluated 62 cities across three core categories: crime statistics, nighttime safety for women, and recreational opportunities including social media reach. Dubai's performance was strongest in the safety dimension, which researchers drew from the online database Numbeo and reports from the World Economic Forum and the Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace, and Security Index.
Dubai's headline scores:
- Feeling safe walking alone at night: 83.11 / 100 - Feeling safe despite gender: 86.23 / 100 - Quality of things to do: 4.58 / 5 - Hotel ratings: 4.26 / 5 - TikTok destination reach: 35.7 million hashtags - Overall safety index: 7.71 / 10
These were the highest safety scores recorded among all cities in the study.
Women-Only Transport and Vibrant Nightlife
A key differentiator for Dubai is its dedicated women-only sections on public transport — metro, tram, and bus networks all include reserved carriages and zones that give solo female travelers an additional layer of comfort and security. Combined with a thriving nightlife culture and world-class attractions, the city offers an experience that few destinations can match.
Sara Boisvert, Director of Marketing at InsureMyTrip, noted: "As more women embrace solo travel, safety remains their top priority, and cities like Dubai and Krakow are leading the way in creating secure and inclusive experiences."
Top Attractions for Solo Women Visitors
Dubai's appeal for independent female travelers extends well beyond safety metrics. The city's most popular destinations — Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa, and Jumeirah Beach — are accessible, well-lit, and consistently busy, making them comfortable choices for solo exploration at any hour.
The emirate's diverse entertainment scene, from desert safaris and rooftop dining to luxury shopping malls and cultural districts, gives solo visitors a range of experiences without needing to join a group.
Where Dubai Ranks Against Other Cities
Dubai placed ahead of Krakow (7.18 / 10) and Madrid (7.14 / 10) — both perennial favorites on solo travel lists — as well as Munich and other major European capitals analyzed in the study. The ranking underlines a broader trend: non-European cities are increasingly competitive on safety and hospitality metrics that matter most to solo women.
The InsureMyTrip report also highlights that solo travel itself is rising sharply among women globally, with the freedom to explore independently described as a driver of personal growth and self-confidence.
