Cape Town ranks with the Executive-nomad elite
- Cape Town’s lifestyle, value and connectivity keep it competitive for high-earning remote execs.
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi retain global lead; Málaga, Miami, Lisbon complete top five. (Savills Impacts)
- Cape Town ranked 17th in 2024; Savills’ 2025 list expands to 30 destinations. (Gulf Business)
Background: Why Cape Town works
Cape Town blends tier-one scenery and culture with reliable connectivity, improving governance, competitive prime rentals and a new Digital Nomad Visa, an attractive mix for executives who rent first and decide later.
Savills Executive Nomad Index
Savills’ 2025 Index again crowns Dubai (1) and Abu Dhabi (2), followed by Málaga (3), Miami (4) and Lisbon (5); new entrants include Auckland (9), Tokyo (11), Crete (15), Vancouver (18) and Berlin (28). In 2024, Cape Town ranked 17th, underlining its global standing. (Savills Impacts)
Market Proof Points
Executive nomads prioritise high-quality rentals near amenities and nature. Cape Town’s City Bowl/Atlantic Seaboard and Winelands sub-markets deliver space, security and access, at a global discount to peer cities.
Voices from the Market
“In an increasingly mobile employment market, the executive nomad has emerged as an influential class. They prioritise lifestyle, luxury accommodation and robust infrastructure.” Dr Andrew Golding, CEO, Pam Golding Properties
“We’re seeing an uptick in foreign nationals working remotely. Executive nomads tend to rent, with space and proximity to amenities top priorities.” Arno De Wit, Rentals Manager, Pam Golding Properties
Summation
Cape Town holds its own: competitive prime rents, lifestyle and connectivity keep it in the conversation for executive nomads, while Savills’ 2025 leaders set the global benchmark that Cape Town increasingly measures up against. (Savills Impacts)
