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title: "Muscat Oman’s Capital ranked Asia’s best city for quality of life"
url: https://alitoday.com/muscat-omans-capital-ranked-asias-best-city-for-quality-of-life/
date: 2026-07-28
modified: 2026-07-28
author: "Shahe Umam Al-Ansari"
description: "MUSCAT : Oman's capital, Muscat, has been ranked Asia's best city for quality of life in the Numbeo Mid-Year 2026 Quality of Life Index, earning an impressive 180.3 points. The..."
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# Muscat Oman’s Capital ranked Asia’s best city for quality of life

**MUSCAT :** Oman's capital, Muscat, has been ranked Asia's best city for quality of life in the Numbeo Mid-Year 2026 Quality of Life Index, earning an impressive 180.3 points.

The ranking highlights Muscat's strong performance in safety, healthcare, environmental quality, infrastructure, and overall living standards.

The latest index places [Muscat ](https://alitoday.com/tag/muscat/)ahead of several major Gulf cities. Manama ranked second in the region with 171.9 points, followed by Doha (169.2), Abu Dhabi (169.0) and Dubai (168.7).

The results reinforce Muscat's growing reputation as one of the most livable cities in Asia and the Middle East. Muscat is known for combining modern infrastructure with Oman's rich cultural heritage.

One of Muscat's biggest strengths is its clean environment. The city ranked second in Asia and second globally in the Pollution Index, recording a score of **35.9**, behind only Singapore (32.5).

Residents also rated the city highly for air quality, drinking water quality, cleanliness, green spaces, low noise levels, and overall environmental comfort.

[Muscat ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscat)strengthens its standing as one of Asia's leading cities for quality living, offering a blend of safety, comfort, modern amenities, and traditional Omani hospitality.