Lagos Ranked Almost Last As Best City In The World, Occupying The 19th Position

British media and hospitality company, Time Out, has ranked Lagos as the 19th best city to visit in the world.

Time Out said that it derived its conclusion from a survey of over 20,000 city dwellers worldwide and its network of editors in the rankings that were posted on its website.

Out of 50 cities, New York City was ranked as the world’s most desirable city, and Cape Town, South Africa, came in second.

Food (both quality and price), nightlife, culture, how a city makes people feel, strong sense of community, availability of green space, historical sites, and many other factors are taken into consideration when ranking the cities.

The list reflects cities that are great places to visit and also to live.

Encouraging global citizens to visit the city, Time Out said, “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.

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