Hyderabad, Nov. 3 -- A recent social media thread comparing life in Singapore and Dubai went viral when an X user highlighted the distinct characteristics and challenges each city presents.

In a post on X, Alessandro Palombo, who has lived in Dubai for four years and launched two businesses in Singapore, shared insights to help entrepreneurs and expatriates choose between the two cities.

Palombo referred to Singapore as the hub for billionaires, while Dubai as the tax-free oasis.

He noted that Singapore transformed from a "fishing village" to a global financial hub, managing over 2 trillion dollars in assets, while Dubai transformed from a desert to a metropolis in 30 years.

In the next post, Palombo shared key statistics. He pointed ...