India, March 4 -- Dubai's appeal, driven by its lifestyle, skyline of high-rises, tax-free salaries and business-friendly environment, has long made it a preferred destination for professionals and investors. However, the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war has prompted online discussions about potential alternatives within the Indian real estate market.

In a post on X, Mahesh BR suggested that cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Singapore, Colombo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Hong Kong could be considered alternatives to Dubai. The suggestion drew mixed reactions.

Several users argued that the comparison was premature; one commented that no Indian city is likely to match Dubai in the next two to three decades. Another user called the compari...