# Cape Town is officially the world’s third happiest city, according to the results of a global survey by TimeOut. The happiness survey is part of the magazine’s annual index that seeks to determine the best city in the world, based on metrics such as culture, nightlife, food, walkability, affordability, quality of life and happiness. This year’s list was topped by the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, followed by Medellin in Colombia. Cape Town was followed by Mexico City and Mumbai in fourth and fifth place respectively.
Cape Town rated third happiest city in the world