Dubai has been ranked the world's leading city for the adoption and application of smart solutions and artificial intelligence in the Smart Cities Index 2026 released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), reinforcing the emirate's position as a global hub for digital innovation.

The emirate also secured second place overall in the inaugural edition of the Smart Cities Index 2026, achieving a score of 80 points.

Dubai ranked behind London, which took the top overall position, and ahead of several major global cities, including:

The ranking highlights Dubai's progress in integrating advanced technologies, artificial intelligence and smart city solutions across government services, infrastructure and urban development.

Dubai's first-place ranking in the AI and smart solutions category reflects its ongoing investments in digital transformation initiatives and its efforts to leverage emerging technologies to improve quality of life, government efficiency and economic competitiveness.

The result further supports Dubai's ambition to position itself among the world's most advanced and future-ready cities through technology-driven development and innovation.