Ikeja is the capital of Lagos state and one of Nigeria’s most populated cities. The city is vibrant and hosts the largest shopping malls in the region. Ikeja is also a good business hub with people from different cultures. There are plenty of activities and fun spots for the locals and visitors. Discover the fun places in Ikeja you should check out.
- Pool Terrace Bar
The pool terrace bar is a good place you can visit in Ikeja.The bar is located at the edge of the central business and offers an exciting atmosphere for visitors. It has a stunning outdoor pool to have fun in the sun. Besides the swimming pool, the bar offers various drinks, snacks, and meal offers. This is an excellent place for the working class to hang out.
2. ZEN garden
The primary purpose of Zen gardens was to provide a space for Buddhist monks to meditate and contemplate the teachings of the Buddha. Unlike traditional gardens, Zen gardens do not aim to stimulate the senses, but rather to promote stillness in the viewer’s mind.
3. Ikeja City Mall
The Ikeja city mall is also a great place you can visit, and it is a chill place. The Ikeja City Mall is located at Alausa in Ikeja, Lagos State. It is the first of its kind on the Mainland of Metropolitan Lagos. There is a Silverbird cinema in the mall as well as Shoprite, eateries, clothing brands and clothing stores and different bank ATMs.
4. Boat Club, Ikeja
For a different experience, consider taking a boat ride on the serene waters of the Ikeja Boat Club.
5.JJT Park (Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park)
The JJT park is a very popular place and a chill place you can visit at Ikeja. It is a green area close to the governor’s office, the house of assembly, and the state secretariat. You can enter the park for free and utilise all the amenities without paying anything, which is a very good thing indeed. The JJT park is located at the House of Assembly beside Lagos State Secretariat Alausa, 100001, Ikeja.
6. Kalakuta museum
The Kalakuta Museum is an iconic spot in Ikeja, Lagos. It’s a living museum dedicated to the life and legacy of the late Nigerian music legend Fela Kuti. Kalakuta is an old house where Fela lived and ran his musical empire.You can visit the place anytime and chill and have some fun. It is located at 7, Gbemisola St, Allen 100281, Ikeja,
7. New Afrika Shrine
This is another iconic venue associated with Fela Kuti’s music. It often hosts live music events, and it’s a great place to enjoy Afrobeat music and dance.
8. Lagos Country Club
This is a private members’ club, but you can often access it as a guest or visitor. It’s a great place for swimming, playing tennis, or just relaxing by the pool.
9. Grey And Glow Spa
Grey And Glow Spa can be found at Golfview Hotels and Suites, General Adeyinka Adebayo Road (Old Works Road), Ikeja GRA, Lagos. You can take your spouse on a date at Grey & Glow, treating it to a body scrub, massage, facials, waxing, sauna & steam bath, and nail care.
10. Yellow Chilli Restaurant and Bar
Yellow Chilli Restaurant and Bar, located in Joel Ogunnaike Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos, also offers a delectable parade of fresh catch, which the firm says is as delightful in the mouth as it is to the eyes. The restaurant dishes out fresh, hot, gourmet meals and spicy local and pan-African delicacies, which include Jollof Fiesta and the Seafood Okra.
