{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/dubai-vs-dublin",
  "title": "Dubai vs Dublin: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Dubai and Dublin — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Dubai ($39/sqft, 5.8% vacancy) and Dublin ($78/sqft, 14.3% vacancy) compete on different axes: Dubai on rent and tax and Dublin on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Dubai $39/sqft vs Dublin $78/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Dubai 5.8% vs Dublin 14.3%.",
    "Talent index: Dubai 78 vs Dublin 86.",
    "Corporate tax: Dubai 9% vs Dublin 12.5%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Dubai $980 vs Dublin $720."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Dubai",
    "cityB": "Dublin",
    "rentUsdA": "$39",
    "rentUsdB": "$78",
    "vacancyA": "5.8%",
    "vacancyB": "14.3%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 86,
    "taxA": "9%",
    "taxB": "12.5%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Dubai or Dublin?",
      "answer": "Dubai is cheaper on a USD basis: $39/sqft vs $78/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Dubai or Dublin?",
      "answer": "Dublin indexes higher on talent depth (86 vs 78)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Dubai or Dublin?",
      "answer": "Dublin carries higher vacancy (14.3% vs 5.8%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Dubai vs Dublin?",
      "answer": "Dubai typical term is 3 years with 3 months rent-free; Dublin typical term is 10 years with 12 months rent-free."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does transit and commuter access compare?",
      "answer": "Dubai: Dubai Metro Red Line connects DIFC, Downtown, Internet City. Etihad Rail commuter network is in development. Dublin: Dublin Bus, Luas tram (Red, Green Lines), DART rail. MetroLink under construction (target 2031). Dublin Airport is bus-served (no rail). The Docklands trophy core is Luas Red Line and DART-served."
    }
  ],
  "pageType": "comparison",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).",
  "citation": "Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/dubai-vs-dublin), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}