Dubai is 2nd most popular city for working remotely

"Digital nomads" who prefer to live and work remotely from home, Melbourne is the most popular destination in the world followed by Dubai.

Melbourne topped the list of 75 global cities and Dubai scored impressively due to its game-changing one-year residency permit for remote workers, according to the Work-from-Anywhere Index report from Nestpick.

Other global cities among the top 10 most sought-after destinations for work-from-anywhere include Sydney, Tallinn (Eston), London, Tokyo, Singapore; Glasgow, Montreal and Berlin.

The cities have been assessed based on a variety of factors related to working from home, including costs and infrastructure, taxes, freedoms, safety and livability.

Nestpick said in its report, "As remote work becomes the new normal for millions of people worldwide, some countries are creating 'work-from-anywhere' legislation, opening up the possibility for workers to relocate to cities which appeal best to their lifestyles."

“High income earners are leaving business-oriented cities to live in places that offer better everyday lifestyles, taking their purchasing power with them. This trend will only gain in popularity over time, so we believe that we will see more and more cities adapt to these new working conditions and benefit from the economic boost these workers are injecting into their economies,” said Omer Kucukdere, founder and CEO of Nestpick.