{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/dubai-vs-lagos",
  "title": "Dubai vs Lagos: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Dubai and Lagos — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Dubai ($39/sqft, 5.8% vacancy) and Lagos ($60/sqft, 17.6% vacancy) compete on different axes: Dubai on talent depth and Lagos on rent and tax.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Dubai $39/sqft vs Lagos $60/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Dubai 5.8% vs Lagos 17.6%.",
    "Talent index: Dubai 78 vs Lagos 74.",
    "Corporate tax: Dubai 9% vs Lagos 30%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Dubai $980 vs Lagos $360."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Dubai",
    "cityB": "Lagos",
    "rentUsdA": "$39",
    "rentUsdB": "$60",
    "vacancyA": "5.8%",
    "vacancyB": "17.6%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 74,
    "taxA": "9%",
    "taxB": "30%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Dubai or Lagos?",
      "answer": "Dubai is cheaper on a USD basis: $39/sqft vs $60/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Dubai or Lagos?",
      "answer": "Dubai indexes higher on talent depth (78 vs 74)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Dubai or Lagos?",
      "answer": "Lagos carries higher vacancy (17.6% vs 5.8%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Dubai vs Lagos?",
      "answer": "Dubai typical term is 3 years with 3 months rent-free; Lagos typical term is 2 years with 4 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. Lagos: Lagos Light Rail (Blue Line operating 2023, Red Line 2024). BRT (Lagos BRT). Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) bus-served. Heavy car dependency; Third Mainland Bridge anchors Mainland-Island commute."
    }
  ],
  "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-lagos), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}