THE WORLD'S TOP 10 CITIES OF 2021

There are plenty of lists out there ranking the world’s best cities, but Resonance, a consultancy group in real estate, tourism, and economic development, wanted to create a ranking that was more comprehensive.

Chris Fair, president, and CEO of Resonance Consultancy said: “When we say ‘best cities,’ it’s not just the best city to live in, it’s not just the best city to work or the best city to visit. It’s taking a cross-section of all those factors.”

And this year, considering how the city responded to the COVID-19 pandemic re-released the World's Best Cities of 2021 list which includes considerations like  -- outdoor experiences, clean air, and the ability to innovate.

With all of those things factored in, here’s how the rankings of the world’s best cities landed for the 2021 report.

1. London, England -- is still London and the pandemic has made us value other aspects of city life-critical things, like cool, breathable air, which is made possible by a city’s trees and its green, open landscapes.

2. New York City, United States --- is, above all, a gathering place where brains and bodies in indecent proximity to one another create the sparks of genius, invention, progress. Today New Yorkers stand at the ready, together and alone, on their stoops and balconies ready to defend their city.

3. Paris, France -- The Notre-Dame fire was a devastating reminder of how well-loved Paris is by travelers worldwide, and as the capital gears up for the 2024 Olympics, it’s only getting better. Improved infrastructure and 24 new hotels in the past year alone add to a city we love for its world-class art, shopping and global cuisine.

4. Moscow, Russia -- The Russian capital is well known for its iconic attractions like Red Square’s colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, beside Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International was recently named the most on-time airport in the world.

5. Tokyo, Japan -- Despite earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons, Tokyo grabbed the #1 spot for safety. There is so much to explore and discover at all hours of the night. Tokyo continues to mesmerize global visitors with its innovation, efficiency and round-the-clock kinetic mobility.

6. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – may be associated with its record-setting skyscrapers. Santiago Calatrava’s Tower will surpass the Burj Khalifa as the tallest building in the world when it is completed, but it’s the outdoors attractions  – including man-made islands, a nature-inspired shopping mall with a rooftop park and 200,000 total square feet of open-air gardens to explore.

7. Singapore -- The city-state continues its ascent among the planet’s most prosperous cities.  The Little Red Dot, as the city-state is affectionately called, earned its top spot for its famous hawker stall street food, its garden-like airport terminal, and newly renovated (and reopened) Raffles Singapore hotel, which has been welcoming travelers since 1887.

8. Barcelona, Spain --  is an almost ideal European city, one with near-perfect weather year-round, miles and miles of beaches, iconic parks,  Gaudí’s architectural landmarks, and colorful neighborhoods that march to their own beat—artistic, sophisticated, bohemian.

9. Los Angeles, United States  -- L.A. welcomed more than 50 million visitors in 2019, from across the globe to the city’s beaches, movie studios, museums, and star-spotting potential. But Los Angeles has also undergone a culinary renaissance, with an abundance of rooftop bars and restaurants  from West Hollywood, to Venice Beach and Echo Park.

10. Madrid, Spain -- The city’s  dazzling museums have reopened at reduced capacity—and with recent expansions to the Prado, Reina Sofia and Thyssen-Bornemisza, now you can stroll its wide boulevards or wander down the halls of the Reina Sofia, or Prado museums.