Dubai is top spot for lifestyle Its global lifestyle review takes into account four key factors it says the majority of clients are interested in - international schools, weather, leisure pursuits and the availability of quality restaurants. On these qualities Dubai features in the top three rankings for all but one category, restaurants. Hong Kong tops the list of best restaurants with 69 Michelin starred eateries in the former British colony, followed by London and Geneva. For weather, Nassau in the Bahamas was top of the table with 365 days of sunshine a year, along with Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands. Similarly, the nightlife scene is growing at speed, with world-class acts flying in to play at the regular beach festivals, local clubs and car park parties. While Dubai came top in general for existing and potential expats, Knight Frank also looked specifically at three different types of expat - the entrepreneur, family and retired couple. Entrepreneurs need political stability, ease of travel and good restaurants to entertain clients in. For these qualities Auckland was the top choice. For the expat family, schools, safety and leisure activities are crucial, with Geneva being the best option. For a retired couple, quality of life, cost of living and personal security were key motivators. Auckland was the winner across these qualities. Joseph Barratt moved to Singapore three years ago to set up his own PR agency having moved from Auckland. He said: "Auckland is an amazing city to live as it gives a mixture of a relaxed lifestyle coupled with plenty of action to keep things exciting. It offers easy access to many of New Zealand's natural treasures through to a world class café culture, amazing dining scene and busy nightlife. Although business moved me to Singapore, Auckland weathered the recession and is in a good position to move forward during the next decade with some exciting possibilities.