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Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

District, Dubai

25°7'23"N 55°22'57.1"E

Updated 18th Sep 2020

Dubai Silicon Oasis Key Information

Location type

District

Area

Dubai

Phase

Complete

Also known as

DSO

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Dubai Silicon Oasis Overview

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is a state of the art technology park and free zone located at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road (E311) and Al Ain Road (E66), and next to Academic City.

It is one of the only free zones in Dubai where you can live as well as work. Besides office space, multi-use warehousing and manufacturing facilities, there are residential apartments, town houses and luxury villas.

DSO offers the latest infrastructure and in-house business services, and it also acts as an incubator for tech start-ups. The project was launched in 2004, and by 2016 more than two thousand companies had set up operations here.

DSO comprises four component parts: industrial, commercial, educational and residential, all served by public facilities.

In the two main residential areas, Cedre Villas and Semmer Villas, you can find both town houses and villas. Several high- and low-rise apartment buildings are to be found in Silicon Residences and Silicon Park. Properties are available to buy or lease.

Construction of more housing is continuing around the perimeter of the district.

There are two schools here, GEMS Wellington Academy and the Indian High School, as well as medical centres, community centres, shopping complexes, banks and a post office.

Dubai Digital Park
Dubai Digital Park (DDP) is a smart city project at Dubai Silicon Oasis that opened in 2020. It supports and contributes to the development of a geoeconomic map of Dubai and sets a new global benchmark for smart technology solutions.

Companies Associated with Dubai Silicon Oasis

Master Developer

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority

The master developer is Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.
From Dubai Silicon Oasis it takes roughly 20 minutes to drive to Dubai Mall, 30 minutes to Palm Jumeirah, 29 minutes to Burj Al Arab and 33 minutes to The Walk JBR.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is roughly 25 minutes' drive and the new Al Maktoum International Airport is roughly 37 minutes' drive. All durations are calculated by Google Maps and assume the fastest route in typical traffic conditions.

Properties

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Dubai Silicon Oasis Amenities

Silicon Oasis has two community centres, one in each of the two residential areas, Cedre Villas and Semmer Villas. They both have Spinney's supermarkets, a variety of shops and eateries and a swimming pool.
Throughout the residential areas there are children's wading pools, squash courts, gymnasia, yoga rooms, nursery rooms, and multi-purpose halls. There are two floodlit tennis courts in each community.

There are a growing number of green spaces here, including the Community Farm, public parks, and walkways, and by 2019 DSO could also boast of 4,000sq m of vertical gardens, 3,000sq m of green roofs, and 100sq m of green walls. The Community Farm offers around 400 3m x 2m plots to residents to have a go at sustainable organic farming.

In September 2018, the 35,000sq m North Park adjacent to Cedre Villas was opened. DSO’s other two community parks are Lake Park with its 2.2km jogging path, and the 9,129sq m Central Park.
The community also tends 3,500 palm trees that produce between three and five tonnes of dates each year, and in 2019 the authority announced plans to plant 1,000 ghaf trees, a symbol of the Year of Tolerance.

The main retail centre is Souq Extra which includes 42 shops. The Souq is to be enlarged by a 77,000sq ft natural light expansion with a floating glass roof.

The Silicon Mall is a 2.3-million-sq-ft shopping mall being developed by LuLu Group International. When complete it will house 300 local and international retailers, 12 anchor stores and a 70,000sq ft family entertainment centre. Completion is said to be by 2022.

Nearby medical facilities include Aster Clinic, Magnum Gulf Medical Centre Silicon Oasis, Eupepsia Medical Clinic and Fakeeh Academic Medical Hospital.

Proximity to landmarks

The Walk JBR

33 mins drive

Dubai Mall

20 mins drive

Palm Jumeirah

30 mins drive

Ibn Battuta Mall

32 mins drive

Al Maktoum International Airport

37 mins drive

Mall of the Emirates

27 mins drive

Dubai International Airport

25 mins drive

Burj Al Arab

29 mins drive

La Mer

28 mins drive

Dubai Silicon Oasis in the News

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority Rolls Out Smart Helmet for Security Personnel
Construction Business News, 14th Sep 2020

How Radisson RED pulled off a successful opening during a pandemic
Hotelier Middle East, 18th Aug 2020

Dubai Digital Park to open in Q1
Khaleej Times, 13th Jan 2020

‘DSO provided a loving and energetic community’
Gulf News, 26th Nov 2019

Discover hidden gems in your next foodie trip to DSO
Gulf News, 26th Nov 2019

Size, comfort, safety: why you should live in a villa in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Gulf News, 26th Nov 2019

Why live in DSO: A green oasis to live, work and play
Gulf News, 25th Nov 2019

Road Access

It is only five minutes to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, and from there the drive time to the Dubai Mall is 18 minutes, to Downtown Dubai or the International Airport 20, to the Mall of the Emirates 26, to Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali Port and Port Rashid 30, and to Abu Dhabi 1 hour 30 minutes.

Public Transport

Silicon Oasis is not served by the metro. Buses 365 and X25 stop 'nearby'; a ten minute walk from the centre of Silicon Oasis.

Masterplan

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Design Stage

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Dubai Silicon Oasis Communities

We currently maintain records for 5 sub-communities in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Dubai Silicon Oasis Buildings

We currently maintain records for 203 building developments in Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Ahmed Al Mur Building

Al Habtoor Silicon Oasis Building

Al Jawhara Silicon Oasis

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Dubai Silicon Oasis Reviews

See what the residents have to say by reading 13 user reviews courtesy of flatreviews.com

Dubai Silicon Oasis receives an overall rating of 3.5 based on 13 reviews. Users were asked to consider many factors including the view, finishing, layout, noise levels, traffic, public transportation, parking, security, swimming pool, gym, and maintenance.

28th Sep, 2016

Saeed

From Pakistan

Moved here in 2015

Living with spouse

Beware of Lavista 7 !

Grocery nearby

Construction going everywhere, lot of dust and noise

We shifted here couple of months ago and there are lot of issues in this building first of all ACs don't work mostly people have installed split ACs themselves although with rent around 60K this shouldn't happen, they don't turn on the building air conditioning even in summers! Garbage chute more… is very smelly because of which cockroaches come in our apartment, very thin apartment walls can even hear when someone uses bathroom flushes upstairs, sewerage smell in the bathrooms, poor construction of cabinets in the kitchen. These are some main points please check thoroughly the apartments rather than paying 60K here you might get a better one some where else in DSO. Show less

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7th Apr, 2016

Maria

From India

Moved here in 2015

Family with children

Affordable

Location

Small kitchen

We purchased this apartment a year back to avoid the rent increase every year and we are very happy here. yes there could be more improvements made but overall its good value for money. the kitchen is very small but for the three of us its fine. there are lots more… of restaurants nearby. also a number of clinics which is the main reason for buying it in this location. a number of schools are also nearby. RTA bus stop is just a few meters away. there a number of grocery stores. Traffic getting in and out of silicon oasis sometime during certain peak hours used to be a problem , not anymore. Show less

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20th Mar, 2016

SOFIE

From United Arab Emirates

Moved here in 2013

Family with children

Bad building

Everything literally

They have bad management, they treat us rudely, and only asking for extra money but not giving any services back We have no gym and they refuse to put any equipment on it No pool heater We are not allowed to put the water gallon at our doors They don't respect regulation when raising more… the rent, they suddenly raise 12000 aed and asking for more!! If you tell them no they will tell you get out if you do not like our policy!!! Latterly I've seen a lot of other buildings in DSO but this is the worst building and services in silicon oasis at all, and we are going out this year!! Show less

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6th Mar, 2016

Jose

From Lebanon

Moved here in 2016

Family with children

Great value for money

The layout

Constructions nearby

All of the La Vista buildings have the best layouts possible in Silicon Oasis, the size is fair, and for the price they're great!

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12th Nov, 2015

Omar

From Egypt

Moved here in 2015

Family with children

A good family building

Unobstructed Dubai view, quiet

Near building site

The Narcissus Tower is mostly perfect for families, quiet and neat.

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3rd May, 2015

Rawan

From Jordan

Moved here in 2014

Living alone

Al Bata rating

Quiet area and full of services

The view

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8th Mar, 2015

Lavenia

From New Zealand

Moved here in 2012

Family with children

Silicon Oasis - La Vista 7 Apartments

Facilities-restaurants, supermarkets, schools, gyms etc

Construction as the world rushes to live in Silicon Oasis

SIlicon Oasis(SO) has been home to many Emirates Airline pilots and their families for the past few years. The support facilities like supermarkets, schools, restaurants, parks, gyms and so forth are therefore fantastic. Even those who live in the nearby apartments like the La Vista and Axis series of buildings more… benefit from this. The quality of build and finish of the apartments is good with some maintenance issues like peeling paint on the walls but nothing like I have seen elsewhere. Rents are cheaper than anywhere else I know in Dubai but even then the type of people who live here tend to be professionals and families of mixed backgrounds living together quite harmoniously. Traffic some mornings can look daunting but there are at least 3 access ways out of SO so it is not too bad. Security is good and friendly with buses and taxis for those who do not drive. I'd recommend SO to anyone looking for a great neighbourhood to be part of and to fall in love with.Show less

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21st Jan, 2015

Hisham

From Egypt

Moved here in 2014

Living alone

The best apartments

Security, maintainence, managment

The view I had wasnt soo great

One of the best building U stayed in, the management and the security was very helpful. Would love to live here again.

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10th Dec, 2014

Ketna

From United Kingdom

Moved here in 2011

Living alone

Home

The apartment view

The rental increment

I have lived in this building for over 3 years, reason because its convenient and relatively quiet. But then disappointed after the level of commitment and being a reliable good tenant, I was forced into paying an increase of above the Rera calculator. Otherwise I felt I could more… call this home. I have two balconies and a beautiful view of the villas and the strip of Dubai including Burj Khalifa. I have an open kitchen which I love...that way I can cook and clean whilst the tv is ine. I feel this is my home.... the apartment allows the sun during the day. I have a shower and not a bath, which I miss very much. Gym is a pretty good gym, but the cleanliness is not maintained.Show less

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7th Oct, 2014

Arifa

From United States

Moved here in 2014

Family with children

I love living in DSO!

Clean, Quiet, No Traffic, Organized, So many restaurants and Mini Markets that deliver immediately, and so much more!

Nothing!

Living in DSO has so many advantages! It's clean, quiet, and always traffic free. There are so many restaurants, mini markets and so much more near by at a walking distance. There is a lot of greenery to soak in and it's so beautiful. Living in Coral Residence is the more… best. It has all the facilities to live a luxury lifestyle at an affordable price. Living in DSO is like living in a different small world of its own and it is close to downtown Dubai City. All in all, I love living here and would never move!Show less

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2nd Oct, 2014

Caroline

From United Kingdom

Moved here in 2012

Living alone

Reasonable price and well placed for the rest of Dubai

Ease of access to the rest of Dubai

No pool and under-equipped, no AC gym.

Silicon Oasis is a brilliant area for accessing all parts of Dubai - direct access to E311 and 66 Al Ain Road. Good little shopping centre with a large Spinneys and MMI 5 minutes away by car. Choithrams, a 1 minute walk from the apartment. It's nothing flashy, but comfortable, more… has 2 full bathrooms and a small balcony and decent sized rooms. It's great to have covered parking with an allocated spot. Can't fault it. The rent... when I moved in was reasonable and payable in 3 or 4 cheques. Watchman and his crew very helpful and get maintenance sorted quickly when needed. Bus stop right outside, though I'm not sure which buses actually stop there. Cheap compared to the rest of Dubai, and cheerful.Show less

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1st Oct, 2014

Shamil

From India

Moved here in 2011

Family with children

Fantastic neighborhood

Calm and quite neighborhood

No childrens play area

One of the best things about living here is the calm and serene environment which we truly cherish and enjoy. There is a mosque which was built near our building a few years back which is a big plus point as earlier we would have to travel quite a bit more… to offer prayers. In front of the mosque there is a convenient store, a laundry, a hair dresser, a pharmacy and a cafeteria. These have made life a lot easier for the residents in the area now. A few areas of improvement - children's play facilities needs to be included as there is a dedicated area for the same but the building authorities have not bothered to furnish the area with play options like slides, sea saws etc. This is quite disturbing as other similar buildings by the same developer in the area have children's play facilities. The building gym should have an elliptical trainer (which again the other similar buildings have). Other than these points, we have also seen our bedroom wall develop a crack and we have seen similar cracks in the walls of the corridor which raises questions about the quality of the construction of the building. There is construction happening all around our building now which is a bit of a concern about the quality of air in the area since it would be filled with dust. If the developer would work on the aforementioned points, this building would definitely get a five start rating from me.Show less

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14th Jul, 2014

Gunjan

From Asia

Moved here in 2014

Living with spouse

DSO- great living

I like the community - Dubai Silicon Oasis because its peaceful. I love the roundabout road network in DSO instead of red lights which is there in rest of Dubai. The market is in specifically designated area and not all residential apartments have that chaos of hustle bustle of residential more… area looking like some market. My apartment and building is beautifully made. Interiors are very royal. My apartment specifically has Burj Khalifa view from the balcony. This is just the beginning but there lot of such small things which make me love my home. I don't see any bad as such in DSO or my building. I am just waiting for silicon lake now.Show less

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