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Time Out Reveals the World's Best Cities for 2025 Time Out Reveals the World's Best Cities for 2025

Time Out, the renowned global magazine focused on culture, entertainment, and events, has released its annual ranking of the finest cities worldwide. For the 2025 edition, over 18,500 locals provided their insights on their cities, evaluating various aspects such as cuisine, nightlife, safety, and overall quality of life.

These local perspectives were enriched by the expertise of Time Out’s international team of city editors. After a thorough analysis of the collected data, the magazine has unveiled its list of the 50 best cities on the planet for 2025. Leading the ranking is Cape Town, South Africa, which received high praise from its residents. A remarkable 97% of locals expressed that living in the city brings them joy, 95% applauded its vibrant culinary scene, and 82% acknowledged its stunning natural beauty. "Where else can you spend a day surrounded by a colony of African penguins, savor some of the finest wines in the world, relax on Blue Flag beaches, take in breathtaking views from one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and experience diverse nightlife all in a single day? That’s the magic of Cape Town." Here’s the complete list of Time Out’s 50 Best Cities in the World for 2025:

  1. Cape Town, South Africa
  2. Bangkok, Thailand
  3. New York, USA
  4. Melbourne, Australia
  5. London, UK
  6. New Orleans, USA
  7. Mexico City, Mexico
  8. Porto, Portugal
  9. Shanghai, China
  10. Copenhagen, Denmark
  11. Chicago, USA
  12. Lisbon, Portugal
  13. Edinburgh, UK
  14. Hong Kong
  15. Sydney, Australia
  16. Amsterdam, Netherlands
  17. Barcelona, Spain
  18. Seville, Spain
  19. Paris, France
  20. Medellín, Colombia
  21. Hanoi, Vietnam
  22. Madrid, Spain
  23. Berlin, Germany
  24. Dubai, UAE
  25. Singapore
  26. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  27. Beijing, China
  28. Chiang Mai, Thailand
  29. Jakarta, Indonesia
  30. Vienna, Austria
  31. Tokyo, Japan
  32. Marrakech, Morocco
  33. Perth, Australia
  34. Brighton, UK
  35. Prague, Czech Republic
  36. Glasgow, UK
  37. Brisbane, Australia
  38. Marseille, France
  39. Budapest, Hungary
  40. Los Angeles, USA
  41. Lagos, Nigeria
  42. Seoul, South Korea
  43. Valencia, Spain
  44. Montreal, Canada
  45. Bilbao, Spain
  46. Abu Dhabi, UAE
  47. Belfast, UK
  48. Bristol, UK
  49. Mumbai, India
  50. Warsaw, Poland

This compilation not only highlights the best cities but also reflects the diverse experiences and lifestyles that make each place unique.