Written by Cherry GuptaNew Delhi | November 18, 2025 10:56 AM IST 2 min readWorld’s Best Cities 2026: Below are the top 10 cities for 2026; 4 Indian cities ranked among global top 100. (Image: Canva Pro)World’s Best Cities 2025-26 list: In the midst of significant geopolitical shifts and a global transformative era, Resonance Consultancy, an advisor in real estate, tourism, and economic development, and its research partner, Ipsos, have revealed the World’s Best Cities for 2026, ranking 100 cities worldwide.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEOLondon retains its overall No. 1 position as the best city globally for the 11th consecutive year, primarily leading in ranking across three pillars: liveability at No. 3, lovability at No. 2, and prosperity at No. 1.Must Read | Top 10 largest cities in the world by population in 2025 listNew York City, described as the “perpetual heartbeat” of America in the report, overtook Paris (which now ranks at No. 3) to stand at No. 2 in the overall rankings.While European cities largely dominate the top 10 rankings, two Asian cities and the sole entry from the Middle East—Tokyo at No. 4, Singapore at No. 6, and Dubai at No. 8—make a notable mark, highlighting the growing influence and appeal of urban environments beyond traditional Western hubs.In case you missed it | Top 10 most and least walkable cities in the world 2025Overall, the United States tops the list with 19 cities in the Top 100, followed by Germany with eight and China with seven.The World’s Top 10 ‘Best’ Cities for 2025-26:The country’s tech powerhouse, Bengaluru, often called the ‘Silicon Valley of India’, ranked at No. 29.Trending | Top 10 Indian cities with the worst and best AQI in 2025It is followed by Mumbai, the financial capital, at No. 40; Delhi, the national capital, at No. 54; and Hyderabad at No. 82.Story continues below this adStay updated with the latest – Click here to read more Top 10 exclusive reports!Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd