Lagos state has been ranked as one of the best city in the world according to Time Out following an evaluations from 20,000 cities in the world.
The British media group known as Time Out reveal the full list of the best city, ranking Lagos as No19, takes a spot ahead of Melbourne Austrialia.
According to Time Out after releasing the list, “Whether you’re a staunch mainlander or from Lekki, there’s something for everyone in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city. Posh Victoria Island continues to deliver a trifecta of swanky resorts, food haunts, and nightlife.
“Lekki is for the brunchers – make Maple Lagos your first stop. On the mainland, Kuti’s Bistro in Ikeja, owned by the legendary afrobeat family, serves up reliably delicious food and hosts parties, karaoke and games nights.
“And then there are the beaches – hit up Oniru Beach for some fun in the sun, but be sure to bring naira for this private beach. For those who live for the night, Hard Rock Cafe Lagos provides a massive indoor-outdoor playground with top artists including DJ Obi (‘Obi’s House’ on Mondays), who set a Guinness World Record in 2016 for a 240-hour marathon set.”
At number 19, Lagos ranked above Melbourne, Australia; Naples, Italy; Singapore; Miami, US; Dubai, UAE; Beijing, China; Montreal, Canada among others.
See full list below:
The World’s 20 Best Cities In 2024
- New York City
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Berlin, Germany
- London, U.K.
- Madrid, Spain
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Liverpool, U.K.
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rome, Italy
- Porto, Portugal
- Paris, France
- Mumbai, India
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Chicago
- Manchester, U.K.
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Los Angeles
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Lagos
- Melbourne, Australia