(Dubai) – Knight Frank and Citi Private Bank has voted Dubai as the 13th most important global city and the eight fastest growing city in importance for high net worth individuals (HNWIs).
Out of 120 surveyed cities, Wealth Report 2012 ranked Dubai 10th in the quality of life category ahead of Barcelona, Madrid, Vienna, Toronto and Dallas; 11th in the knowledge and influence category and seventh in the economic activity category. While in the global cities index, the emirate was placed 32nd out of 40 cities. Apart from Dubai, no other city from the Middle East made it to the list.