{
  "url": "https://classa.info/compare/dubai-vs-singapore",
  "title": "Dubai vs Singapore: Class A office comparison",
  "description": "Side-by-side Class A office comparison for Dubai and Singapore — rent, vacancy, talent, tax, lease norms, transit, and top submarkets.",
  "oneSentenceAnswer": "Dubai ($39/sqft, 5.8% vacancy) and Singapore ($102/sqft, 5.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Dubai on rent and tax and Singapore on talent depth.",
  "tldr": [
    "Class A rent: Dubai $39/sqft vs Singapore $102/sqft.",
    "Vacancy: Dubai 5.8% vs Singapore 5.4%.",
    "Talent index: Dubai 78 vs Singapore 92.",
    "Corporate tax: Dubai 9% vs Singapore 17%.",
    "Premium flex/seat/month: Dubai $980 vs Singapore $1,180."
  ],
  "keyFacts": {
    "cityA": "Dubai",
    "cityB": "Singapore",
    "rentUsdA": "$39",
    "rentUsdB": "$102",
    "vacancyA": "5.8%",
    "vacancyB": "5.4%",
    "talentA": 78,
    "talentB": 92,
    "taxA": "9%",
    "taxB": "17%"
  },
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "Is Class A office cheaper in Dubai or Singapore?",
      "answer": "Dubai is cheaper on a USD basis: $39/sqft vs $102/sqft."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has better talent depth, Dubai or Singapore?",
      "answer": "Singapore indexes higher on talent depth (92 vs 78)."
    },
    {
      "question": "Which has more sublease availability, Dubai or Singapore?",
      "answer": "Dubai carries higher vacancy (5.8% vs 5.4%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang."
    },
    {
      "question": "What lease term should I expect in Dubai vs Singapore?",
      "answer": "Dubai typical term is 3 years with 3 months rent-free; Singapore typical term is 4 years with 6 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. Singapore: The MRT network reaches every CBD address. Changi Airport is 20 minutes by MRT or taxi. Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line expansions are extending the catchment."
    }
  ],
  "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-singapore), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z."
}