United Arab Emirates

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  • No. of billionaires: 37
  • Total net worth (2013): $45 billion

Dubai is known as a playground for the wealthy.

Oil and gas pump up the UAE's economy and businesses don't have to pay a federal income tax. 59% of the super rich in the UAE are self-made, and the outlook for the country is projected to be positive, with a prospering tourism sector and recovering real estate market.

While the UAE doesn't break the top 10 of this list, it could rise in the rankings next year if current trends hold: The number of super rich in the country grew by 20.7% last year.

First published June 6, 2014: 6:04 PM ET
Source: Data provided by Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2013

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