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Dubai
Dubai ranks as the number one HNW destination in the world in the recent Spotlight on Wealth Trends report, thanks to numerous factors. Family is one - the country boasts the highest number of international schools across the globe (168), though waitlists for places are increasingly lengthy - while the lack of inheritance tax, capital gains tax or wealth tax make it a leading city when it comes to both legacy planning, and doing business. It also ranks among the top 15 countries for private security providers, reflecting its strong emphasis on safety. And, of course, the city is famed for its glamorous lifestyle.
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Alternative destinations to consider include Hong Kong, with its ultra-modern lifestyle and elite education, and Singapore, which offers a clean and safe location in which families can thrive.
New York
In our latest research, Spotlight on Wealth Trends, New York City ranked as the second leading HNWI hotspot in the world. Famed for its business opportunities and fast-paced lifestyle, and with a high number of family offices, leading international schools (22), and a lack of inheritance tax (though there is an estate tax to consider), for many, it's the perfect home. It's in the top 5 for Michelin Guide restaurants and luxury hotels, too, while New York City ranks among the top 10 most expensive prime residential markets globally, with prices around $2,500 per square foot.
Abu Dhabi also came out as a top destination due to its pro-business culture and robust economic environment, while Aspen, with its large clusters of wealthy individuals, offers an exciting place to fund new ventures within a like-minded social network.
Singapore
With political stability, clean governance and an emphasis on safety, Singapore is ideal for families. It ranks in the top 10 cities globally for its number of international schools (63), while it has an income tax rate of just 24%. As a land-constrained country, there’s a limit to how much larger homes can get, so the prices of more expansive properties remain high. It also ranked fifth in the World Competitiveness Index – meaning it’s set to drive innovation, growth and wealth creation across the economy.
Monaco also remains a top choice for international buyers with families, while Dubai is an increasingly popular option, and home to the most international schools of any destination in our index.
Hong Kong
Despite recent political shifts, Hong Kong remains a key financial centre. It offers a modern lifestyle and elite education options, with 83 international schools to choose from. The city also ranked as the top destination in our Spotlight on Wealth Trends report, when it comes to world competitiveness - meaning it is set to drive innovation, growth and wealth creation across the economy - followed by Switzerland and the UAE.
Over in Europe, Monaco remains a top choice, offering a fantastic quality of life for families within a favourable tax environment.
Abu Dhabi
A top family destination on the Spotlight on Wealth Trends HNWI hotspot list, Abu Dhabi offers the tax environment, education options and property markets you need for a seamless relocation. With 71 international schools, political stability, and strong wealth protection, Abu Dhabi is ideal for family life and legacy planning. Its high GDP per capita and economic growth also make it a standout business hub. As part of the UAE’s Golden Visa programme, it offers 10-year residency for a $550,000 investment.
Neighbouring Dubai also scored highly and shares a similar profile for those considering a move to the Middle East, while Monaco remains an established choice for wealthy families looking to make a home in Europe.
Monaco
A well-known haven for ultra high net worth individuals, Monaco offers financial privacy, security and zero income tax. Its elite lifestyle and tight-knit community support family safety and legacy preservation, making it one of the highest performers for family environment and the top European HNW hotspot, in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends research report. Monaco’s demand is reflected in the property market, where it shows the highest prime prices of all - around $4,000 per square foot.
Alternative locations that scored highly on family infrastructure include the established favourite, Hong Kong, and Dubai, which is home to more international schools than any other destination in our index.
Los Angeles
Housing the creative and entertainment-industries within an idyllic coastal setting, LA has long been a welcoming destination for the wealthy. While its lifestyle environment is often the key draw, LA also sits within the five most favourable legacy environments in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends report, thanks to the concentration of family offices and lack of inheritance tax. If privacy is a concern, know that the United States also ranked number one for having the most private security providers in the world.
For similar reasons to LA, New York ranked as a top-five destination from a legacy planning perspective, with Singapoore also scoringhighly thanks to the absence of inheritance, capital gains or wealth taxes.
Miami
With its favourable tax regime and enviable lifestyle, Miami featured in the top 10 hotspots for HNWIs in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends research, positioned inbetween LA and Aspen. As an emerging financial tech and crypto hub, the city uniquely brings a sense of escape, while retaining the business appeal of an urban centre.
When it comes to lifestyle, Paris and Tokyo also scored highly in our report. These fashion and culture capitals are each home to over 500 restaurants listed in the prestigious Michelin Guide, demonstrating a thriving creative and social scene.
Aspen
Nestled in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, this ski resort proves you don't have to be a global city to claim your place as a high-net-worth hotspot. A luxury retreat focused on lifestyle and legacy, it’s often sought after for multigenerational family bonding. While not a business hub, Aspen’s privacy and exclusivity make it ideal for wealth preservation and socialising. At almost $4,000 per square foot, prime property prices here are second only to Monaco - but Aspen residents applaud its year-round appeal, wellness culture and proximity to like-minded neighbours.
Elsewhere, both Singapore and Abu Dhabi offer cultures that reward innovation and benefit from a robust economy. These destinations scored highly in our report as strong pro-business environments.
London
London’s global influence is enduring, and it ranked as the best city in the world for lifestyle in our recent research, Spotlight on Wealth Trends. A leading fashion capital, it also boasts over 300 Michelin Guide restaurants and 120 luxury hotels, while property prices per square foot are lower than destinations like Palm Beach or Val d’Isere. With 49 international schools, leading universities including Imperial College London, LSE (London School of Economics) and Kings College London, it's also an attractive family destination.
Other lifestyle hotspots that scored highly in our report include Tokyo, which is home to over 500 Michelin Guide restaurants, and New York City, a vibrant cultural hub that’s attracted high net worth individuals for generations.
Geneva
With its discreet banking system and diplomatic significance, Geneva is ideal for legacy planning. Expect to find a peaceful lifestyle, balanced by access to global institutions and business opportunities. Swiss locations feature prominently in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, thanks to their appealing tax regimes, family environments and lifestyle offering. Switzerland comes second, just behind Hong Kong, on the World Competitiveness Index, meaning it’s set to drive innovation, growth and wealth creation across the economy.
If the Geneva lifestyle appeals, other hotspots worth considering are multicultural San Francisco, which benefits from an absence of inheritance tax, and Vail, a luxury ski resort that supports multigenerational legacy building.
San Francisco
A hub for tech innovation and venture capital, San Francisco fosters business and entrepreneurial legacy alongside a luxury lifestyle and family environment. According to our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, the United States is home to more than 38% of the world’s millionaires, with over half of the top 100 family offices by assets under management clustered there allowing for smooth legacy planning.
With similar concentrations of high net worth individuals, appealing tax regimes, and an exclusive lifestyle, the cities of Vail and Geneva are also highly attractive options.
Vail
A luxury ski resort in Colorado, Vail proves you don’t have to be a city to claim your place as a top HNWI hotspot - and property prices per square foot here are lower than in resorts like Aspen and Val d'Isere too. Supporting multigenerational legacy building alongside alpine recreation and exclusive real estate, it offers an active, family-friendly lifestyle and opportunities to socialise with like-minded individuals. This clustering of wealthy individuals is good for busines too, often acting as an incubator for innovation and funding for new ventures.
Geneva, an established European hotspot, has a similar appeal with its attractive tax regimes and outdoor lifestyle, while San Francisco offers a family-oriented environment shared by a longstanding community of high net worth individuals.
Beijing
According to our recent research, Spotlight on Wealth Trends, Beijing ranks in the top 20 global HNWI hotspots and offers a strong business environment alongside a family-friendly culture and luxurious lifestyle. With 38 international schools, it’s also among the top 20 cities globally for education. As a thriving world city, it offers top-tier connectivity, significant economic clustering and investment value and potential, as well as world-class dining and shopping.
Other premium lifestyle hotspots include the economic powerhouse, Shanghai, which is home to over 100 restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide, and Paris, with its abundance of creativity and high culture, and well-established high net worth community.
ZERMATT
Famed as a mountaineering and ski resort in the Swiss Alps, Zermatt offers scenic privacy and luxury alpine living. With a focus on family retreats, lifestyle and legacy estates, it ranks in the top 15 global high net worth individual hotspots, with property prices around $2,000 per square foot. Swiss locations feature prominently in our Spotlight on Wealth Trends research, often acting as incubators for innovation and the funding of new ventures.
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Alternative high net worth hotspots to consider are Florida’s Palm Beach, which offers a luxury lifestyle in a tropical climate, and Bangkok, a cosmopolitan city notable for its connectivity and investment value.
Shanghai
A global business powerhouse with increasing appeal for international families, Shanghai sits in the top 10 for lifestyle locations in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends. This thriving world city offers top-tier connectivity, significant economic clustering, investment value and potential, and a luxurious lifestyle with over 100 Michelin Guide restaurants on your doorstep. Property prices are around $2,000 per square foot.
Likewise, Beijing scored highly for the luxury lifestyle on offer, while in Europe, Paris, with its abundance of high culture, continues to attract high net worth individuals.
Bangkok
Ranking in the top 30 of our high net worth individual hotspots in the latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, Bangkok offers dynamic business potential alongside an energetic and diverse lifestyle. A thriving world city, Bangkok offers top-tier connectivity, significant economic clustering, investment value and potential, and a luxurious lifestyle with almost 200 Michelin Guide restaurants on your doorstep.
Alternative hotspots to consider are Florida’s Palm Beach, which offers generational estate planning in a sunny and glamorous setting, and the Alpine ski resort, Zermatt, with its exclusivity, alpine lifestyle and strong focus on legacy estates.
Gstaad
A symbol of quiet luxury situated in the Swiss Alps, Gstaad appeals to legacy families seeking discretion and exclusivity in an idyllic mountain setting. Its secure environment offers privacy, generational preservation and elite living, with ample opportunities to relax and socialise with like-minded individuals. Swiss locations feature prominently in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, with these clusters of wealthy individuals often acting as incubators for innovation and funding of new ventures.
The historic Rome and fashion capital of Milan are also increasingly popular high net worth hotspots due to their lifestyle appeal and Italy’s favourable tax structures.
Rome
With its world-famous heritage and culture, Rome’s historical legacy is unmatched - so it's not suprising the city is growing as an ultra high net worth hub. Breaking into the top 30 HNWI hotspots in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, its lifestyle and 28 leading international schools are a strong foundation for family life. Italy has also seen increased popularity for wealth clusters recently, thanks to a flat tax on global earnings.
This means Milan also scored highly in our report, offering a premium lifestyle for family living, while Gstaad offers legacy families discretion and exclusivity in an idyllic mountain setting.
St. Moritz
A classic luxury alpine resort, St. Moritz offers privacy and heritage appeal – perfect for family legacy creation. With a business focus on hospitality and real estate, its elite lifestyle and security are also top tier. Swiss destinations stand out in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends for their attractive tax, family, and lifestyle benefits. Ranked second on the World Competitiveness Index, Switzerland is primed for innovation and growth. The destination has also caught the eye of numerous luxury brands, many of whom are opening either permenant stores or pop-ups in the area.
The world-leading ski resort Verbier is another luxurious Alpine enclave ideal for families building a legacy through lifestyle, while Lisbon also offers favourable residency programmes for those interested in legacy planning.
Malibu
With miles of white beaches along the Pacific Coast, Malibu proves you don’t have to be a global city to claim your place as a the top high net worth individual hotspot. Alongside enviable oceanfront living, it’s known for its exclusive, private lifestyle and family-friendly environment. According to our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, over half of the top 100 family offices by assets under management are clustered in the United States allowing for easier legacy planning.
The Hamptons and Los Angeles also scored highly for security and privacy in our report, with the United States taking the number-one spot for having the most private security providers.
Tuscany
Serene, private and famous for its incredible food, Tuscany is perfect for family retreats and legacy estates. Ranking in the top 10 locations for the number of Michelin Guide restaurants, it offers a choice of idyllic countryside or coastal living. Italy has seen increased popularity for wealth clusters in recent years, thanks to the introduction of a flat tax on global earnings.
From a lifestyle point of view, London is an enduring high net worth hotspot thanks to its world-leading dining, shopping and culture. Boasting a dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, Tokyo also stands out as one of the world’s most sophisticated urban centres.
Milan
As Italy’s business and fashion capital, Milan balances creative industry growth with elegant, luxury living. Safe neighbourhoods and cultural heritage create an environment for family, privacy and legacy. Italy has seen increased popularity for wealth clusters in recent years, thanks to the introduction of a flat tax on global earnings.
Likewise, Rome scored highly in our latest Wealth Spotlight Report and offers a lifestyle imbued with culture and heritage, while and Gstaad offers legacy families privacy, discretion and exclusivity in an idyllic mountain setting.
Tokyo
A dynamic blend of tradition and innovation, Tokyo stands out as one of the world’s most sophisticated urban centres. Ranked among the top global lifestyle destinations in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, it combines exceptional infrastructure, cultural depth, and world-class amenities. It has the most Michelin Guide restaurants in the world (over 500), and is a leading fashion capital. It also has 53 leading international schools, making Tokyo both a magnet for global investors and international families alike.
Alternative destinations to consider are the enduring high net worth hotspot of New York City and the thriving Asian business hub of Singapore, which both scored highly on lifestyle in our report.
Verbier
Recognised as one of the most premier off-piste resorts in the world, Verbier is a luxurious alpine enclave, ideal for privacy-focused families building a legacy through lifestyle. Swiss locations feature prominently in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, thanks to their appealing tax regimes, family-friendly lifestyle and opportunities to relax and socialise with like-minded individuals. Switzerland comes comes second on the World Competitiveness Index, meaning it’s set to drive innovation, growth and wealth creation across the economy.
Offering a similarly luxurious alpine lifestyle, St. Moritz also scored highly in our report, while Portugal’s Lisbon offers favourable residency programmes for those interested in legacy planning.
Lisbon
Attracting entrepreneurs and families seeking a blend of heritage, safety and lifestyle, Lisbon supports digital business growth and offers favourable residency programmes for legacy planning. Ranking in the top 30 of our high net worth individual hotspots in the latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, Lisbon remains front of mind for many, thanks to its high quality of life and connectivity.
When it comes to legacy planning, other hotspots scoring highly in our report include the luxurious alpine retreats of Verbier and St. Moritz.
Shenzhen
Once a fishing village, today a global innovation hub, Shenzhen represents the future of urban living. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the Spotlight on Wealth Trends, Shenzhen offers unmatched access to the Greater Bay Area’s economic ecosystem, thriving tech industries, and a youthful, entrepreneurial spirit. Its modern skyline, green urban planning, and expanding luxury scene make Shenzhen a leading destination for business leaders and investors seeking both opportunity and lifestyle excellence.
World cities that share a similar lifestyle and growth mindset are the ever-popular Hong Kong and the business hub of Dubai, which also scored highly in our report for legacy planning.
Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming, is favoured for its tax benefits, nature-driven lifestyle and privacy. Ideal for family legacy building through conservation and exclusive living, it ranked in the top 30 of our high net worth individual hotspots in the latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends. The United States is home to more than 38% of the world’s millionaires, with over half of the top 100 family offices by assets under management clustered there.
Hong Kong and Dubai also scored highly on Legacy.
Andermatt
A rising alpine destination, Andermatt offers privacy, luxury and a family-friendly environment in an authentic mountain setting. Swiss locations feature prominently in our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, thanks to their appealing tax regimes and opportunities to socialise with like-minded individuals. Switzerland comes second on the World Competitiveness Index, meaning it’s set to drive innovation, growth and wealth creation across the economy. It is also among the top 15 countries globally for private security providers, reinforcing its reputation for safety.
and Hong Kong and Dubai also scored highly on Legacy.
Palm Beach
Synonymous with wealth, privacy and generational estate planning, Palm Beach in Florida offers sunshine, security and a glamorous lifestyle. Though not a business capital, Palm Beach supports legacy through exclusive clubs, philanthropy and low tax exposure. According to our latest Spotlight on Wealth Trends, the United States is home to more than 38% of the world’s millionaires, with over half of the top 100 family offices by assets under management clustered there allowing for smooth legacy planning.
Other destinations that scored highly on family infrastructure in our report are the luxury Alpine ski resort, Zermatt, and the well-connected cosmopolitan hub, Bangkok.
