10 Best Cities for Families Moving Abroad in 2026

Elite schools, spotless and ultra-safe — the gold standard for families, provided your package covers the cost.

Top schools, the Louvre, beaches and elite safety make the UAE capital a standout for families.

Bike-everywhere freedom, English-friendly schools and strong safety make it a genuine family favourite.

Marquee international schools, family-built suburbs and top-tier safety — the lifestyle just assumes a car and a budget.

Top international schools, pristine public spaces and very low crime make for a smooth family landing.

Clean, safe and orderly with excellent infrastructure; the school-language barrier is the main hurdle.

Safe, sunny and culture-rich, with strong international schools and easy day-trips across Spain.

Very safe and high-tech with strong schools, though academic pressure on kids is intense.

Safe, clean and with superb, cheap healthcare; the main hurdle for families is the Mandarin-language school barrier.

Sunny, safe and EU, with growing international-school options and the islands a short ferry ride away.