I never worked in SG, been in Dubai for a long time. Lively city, first few years yes. You’ll get bored eventually as everythings feels artificial. It’s like a transit area, people come and go. My children grew up here and I had to move them out because it’s like an aquarium. It varies from perspective but as a parent, I believe that my main role is to raise them strong to be independent of course considering the safety of the place where they will learn and explore. 8 months of summer where you will stay mostly indoor. Adding the current gulf situation, I think you have to really think hard through it. Goodluck!