Mumbai Tops Global List as Best City for Dating, Beats Paris, Tokyo and New York (Disclaimer: This image was generated using AI and has been verified by the newsroom for accuracy and context.)
Mumbai: In a delightful twist to the usual dating capitals, Mumbai has been named the world’s best city for finding love, according to locals in the 2025 Time Out Global Survey. Beating the likes of Paris, New York, and Tokyo, the ‘city of dreams’ is now also the city of love, as 72 percent of Mumbaikars reported positive experiences in the dating scene, the highest in the world.A City That’s Got the Love (and the Vada Pav)Locals credited Mumbai’s vibrant street food, sea-facing promenades, bustling nightlife, and a certain romantic magic in the monsoon air for its dating charm. It’s not just couples sipping chai by Marine Drive, there’s a growing culture of authentic connections, openness, and joy in the everyday. The city also emerged as the third happiest city globally, adding to its romantic allure.
Time Out’s Global Ranking Gives Love a New AddressAs part of its 2025 rankings, Time Out surveyed locals on food, culture, nightlife, quality of life, and, most crucially, how easy it is to find love in their city. While Mumbai took the lead with 72% of people saying it’s a great place to date, Beijing (69%), Jakarta (66%), and Shanghai (65%) weren’t far behind.
The top 10 list for love also included Abu Dhabi, Medellín, New Orleans, and Amsterdam. In contrast, Bilbao in Spain (14%), Tokyo (21%), and Hong Kong (23%) ranked lowest in terms of dating friendliness, with locals citing stress, high living costs, and busy lifestyles as major barriers to romance.
Not Just Romantic, Also Among the HappiestBeyond its dating scene, Mumbai was also declared the 49th best city in the world and ranked third in the happiness index. The global list, led by Cape Town, spotlighted cities offering a rich blend of culinary delights, cultural vibrancy, nightlife, and quality of life. Bangkok, Melbourne, London, and New York also made the cut, but Mumbai’s unique blend of chaos, charm, and community clearly set it apart.
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