Silicon Oasis
apartment community
A free zone technology park with an integrated residential community. Home to many tech companies and startups with affordable living.
DUBUY VERDICT
Standout on yield and growth worth serious attention
Silicon Oasis sits in the top tier for both rental yield and 3-year price appreciation — a rare combination in Dubai. Liquidity is deep.
YoY change
0.0%
3-yr growth
+52%
Gross yield
8.0%
5yr volume
10,867
Median PSF
AED 1,079
Apartments
YoY change
0.0%
3-yr growth
+52%
PSF growth to 2026
Gross yield
8.0%
Ejari, last 12m
Silicon Oasis is a primarily apartment-based community in Dubai with 10,867 transactions on record over the last five years. Median price per square foot sits at AED 1,079, up 0.0% year-on-year, tracking below the city-wide 13.3% benchmark. Use the tabs above to drill into the market detail, rental economics, schools catchment, lifestyle amenities, off-plan pipeline or active listings.
Affordability quick-look
Pre-filled with Silicon Oasis median. Drag the sliders — DLD-typical 4.5% APR over 25 years.
Monthly payment
AED 3K
Loan AED 629K · 25 yrs @ 4.5%
Indicative only — real rates vary by bank, residency status and credit profile. UAE typically requires 20–25% down for residents, 35–50% for non-residents.
What residents say about Silicon Oasis
Praised for rent is significantly more affordable compared to other dubai areas. Criticised for school pickup traffic creates scheduling challenges for working parents.
Resident sentiment
Top 30%
vs all tracked Dubai communities
“Lower entry prices compared to established prime locations”
“Management unresponsive and attempts to shift maintenance liability to tenants”
Reddit r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats · 79 on-topic mentions · updated 2026-04-24
What they talk about
- commute100%
- price66%
- community53%
- investment34%
- traffic31%
- amenities31%
Sentiment trend
Getting worse
-0.10 per year
Mostly discussed by
residents
42% of mentions
Sentiment over time
Sentiment from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 moved from 0.04 to -0.16. Based on 72 mentions across 5 quarters.
What people praise
- +Rent is significantly more affordable compared to other Dubai areas×4
- +Infrastructure expansion and growth potential in Dubai Silicon Oasis×4
- +Lower entry prices compared to saturated prime neighborhoods×2
- +High appreciation potential driven by Blue Metro Line infrastructure×2
- +Active community members interested in fitness and social connection×2
What people criticise
- −School pickup traffic creates scheduling challenges for working parents×3
- −Current rental income lower than historical projections used in models×3
- −Limited nearby public transportation options×2
- −Long commute times between Business Bay and Silicon Oasis during peak hours×2
- −Introduction of paid parking may increase commuting costs for residents×2
What people talk about
Horizontal bars showing how often each aspect is discussed and how positively or negatively. Longest bars are most-discussed aspects.
Paraphrased by AI from the original Reddit content — never verbatim. Click any card to read the source thread.
“Lower entry prices compared to established prime locations”
“Competitive entry price for this boutique developer compared to typical launches”
“Lower entry prices compared to saturated prime neighborhoods”
“Management unresponsive and attempts to shift maintenance liability to tenants”
“E-scooter riders endanger pedestrians by not following crossing rules”
“Residents discharge firecrackers late at night causing noise disturbance”
Who's talking
Communities with similar vibes
Based on cosine similarity of what people praise and criticise about each area.
Based on 79 Reddit posts and comments (2021–2026) from r/dubai, r/UAE, r/expats and r/digitalnomad, scored by Claude Haiku. Last updated 2026-04-24. Read the full methodology.
Market Context
Dubai's property market has grown 60% since the 2020 pandemic low. Silicon Oasis is growing more moderately, which may indicate better value opportunities.
Schools nearby
20 schools · UK · Indian · US · …
Schools
20
UK · Indian…
Outstanding
2
KHDA top tier
Median fee
AED 19K
per year
DS Score
63/100
composite avg
KHDA inspector notes
“Very good student progress in mathematics in most phases across the school”
“Strong partnerships with very supportive parents”
School fee inflation
Index normalised to 100 in 2014. Same-grade-across-years comparison (avoids grade-tier expansion bias).
Highest-rated
Deira International School
UK · FS1-Y13 · AED 65K/yr · Selective entry
GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze
UK · FS1-Y13 · AED 66K/yr · Selective entry
The Millenium School
Indian · Pre Primary-G12 · AED 23K/yr · Selective entry
Dubai Scholars Private School
UK · FS1-Y13 · AED 21K/yr · Selective entry
Amity School L.L.C
Indian · Pre-primary-G9 · AED 25K/yr · Selective entry
KHDA-licensed nurseries nearby(21 within range)
Straight-line distances; real walking/driving routes typically 20–40% longer.
Full school analysis on DubaiSchools.ai
KHDA inspection history · fee trajectories · curriculum search · admissions data
Source: DubaiSchools.ai · KHDA inspection ratings, demand scores, and fees curated from public records.
Nearby schools15 schools
View on DubaiSchools.ai3
6
6
100/100
Dubai Schools Corporation Nad AlShiba L.L.C.
Dubai English Speaking College
Repton School
GEMS Modern Academy
GEMS Wellington Academy -Fze
Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School (Dubai Branch)
Available Curriculums
School data from DubaiSchools.ai • KHDA ratings • Updated May 2026
Local amenitiesWalker's Paradise
Amenities within 2.5km walking distance • 137 total outlets near Silicon Oasis• Click a category to explore
Walker's Paradise
Lifestyle Scores
Data source: OpenStreetMap via Overpass API • 2.5km radius • Last updated: June 2026
Transport & Lifestyle
Based on metro, tram, bus & marine access
Based on parks, cycling tracks & local amenities
Travel times from Silicon Oasis
Real drive times based on Dubai road network • Peak hours (8-10am, 5-8pm) shown
Walkable Destinations
What's Reachable by Car
Active listings in Silicon Oasis
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Price per sqft · 2020–2026
Median AED/sqft from DLD transactions
Median sale price by bedroom
DLD transaction records, 2020–2026
| Type | Median Price | AED/sqft | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 465K | 1,065 | 2,917 |
| 1 B/R | AED 605K | 752 | 5,914 |
| 2 B/R | AED 1.16M | 898 | 2,046 |
| 3 B/R | AED 1.54M | 807 | 492 |
| 4 B/R | AED 4.06M | 1,283 | 5 |
Investability index
5-driver composite · v1.0
Investor-leaning. Not a buy/sell signal — cross-reference drivers before deciding.
6-month forecast
From 2025Q4 · 8 quarters of data
AED 1,338/sqft → AED 1,529/sqft
Range AED 1,330 – 1,728· +9.5 pp vs Dubai forecast (+4.7%)
Drivers
Base trend
OLS slope of last 8 quarters' median psf, projected 6mo
Supply pressure
38% off-plan share — moderate incoming supply
OLS trend + supply pressure + sentiment momentum. Not a substitute for property-level appraisal. Methodology →
Buy vs rent
Years until buying beats renting · 25% down · 4% nominal growth
Buying breaks even in ~1 years — strong investment case
Median price
AED 838K
Annual rent
AED 67K
8.0% gross yield
Net @ 5y vs renting
+AED 292K
Net @ 10y vs renting
+AED 768K
Rental yields
Gross · last 24 months Ejari ÷ DLD median sale
+0.8 pp vs Dubai median
By bedroom type
AED 40K/yr ÷ AED 465K
AED 52K/yr ÷ AED 605K
AED 73K/yr ÷ AED 1.16M
AED 130K/yr ÷ AED 1.54M
Gross yield only — service charges (0.5–1.5%) and management costs not deducted. Confidence reflects sample size: high (≥25/25), medium (≥10/10).
RERA Rent Increase Calculator
Dubai Law No. 43 of 2013 — what can your landlord legally charge?
How RERA calculates the cap (Law 43 of 2013)
| Current rent vs market | Max increase |
|---|---|
| At or above market | 0% |
| Up to 10% below market | 0% |
| 11–20% below market | 5% |
| 21–30% below market | 10% |
| 31–40% below market | 15% |
| More than 40% below market | 20% |
Market rate is the RERA rental index for this community + unit type, derived from Ejari registration data. Data covers thousands of registered contracts.
Proximity premiums
Highest-psf POIs vs area median · 11,340 transactions
Malls / shopping
City Centre Mirdif
AED 608/sqft · 812 sales
Landmarks
IMG World Adventures
AED 746/sqft · 10912 sales
Source: DLD Pulse (CC0). Premium = transactions tagged with this POI vs area median. Reflects buyer choice, not pure proximity value.
Value a unit in this community
Bedroom-specific psf, building-tier adjusted, with the actual comparables we used. Free — methodology shown.
Price Trends
Median PSF change over time
3 months
-11.3%
6 months
-17.5%
1 year
+34.5%
2 years
+93.9%
Median price per square foot (PSF), quarter-on-quarter, ending 2025Q4. From DLD transactions; monthly granularity isn't published.
| Quarter | Median/sqft | Transactions | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | AED 1,061 | 120 | -20.7% |
| 2025Q4 | AED 1,338 | 1,008 | -11.3% |
| 2025Q3 | AED 1,508 | 1,076 | -7.0% |
| 2025Q2 | AED 1,621 | 1,184 | +27.1% |
| 2025Q1 | AED 1,275 | 964 | +28.1% |
| 2024Q4 | AED 995 | 720 | +15.4% |
| 2024Q3 | AED 862 | 567 | +6.9% |
| 2024Q2 | AED 806 | 451 | -0.2% |
| 2024Q1 | AED 808 | 520 | +17.1% |
| 2023Q4 | AED 690 | 407 | -0.4% |
| 2023Q3 | AED 693 | 456 | +3.3% |
| 2023Q2 | AED 671 | 373 | +3.4% |
| 2023Q1 | AED 649 | 575 |
Property Mix
By Type
Room Distribution
Developers2 developers
Scores are editorial — DLD delivery record + RERA filings + industry reportsDanube Properties
- •Highest ROI in market
- •Excellent payment plans
- •Affordable entry point
- •Smaller units
- •Less premium finishes
Reportage Properties
- •Very affordable entry
- •Good yields
- •Simple layouts
- •Basic finishes
- •Less premium locations
Area health & valuations
Healthcare, education, government housing, air quality, and official land valuations.
Healthcare facilities1 facilities
Real Estate Agents in Dubai
DLD-licensed agents • 39,463 registered brokers from 12,135 agencies
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Featured Agents
All agents verified through Dubai Land Department (DLD) licensing system
Rental market in Silicon Oasis
24,610 Ejari contracts · DLD official data
Median Annual Rent
AED 55K
Monthly Equivalent
AED 4,583
Gross Yield
6.6%
New vs Renewed
7,890 new
16,720 renewed
Rent by Bedroom Type
6 Bedrooms
11 contracts
AED 300K/yr
AED 25,000/mo
studio Bedrooms
5452 contracts
AED 40K/yr
AED 3,333/mo
1 Bedroom
12101 contracts
AED 52K/yr
AED 4,333/mo
2 Bedrooms
4591 contracts
AED 73K/yr
AED 6,045/mo
3 Bedrooms
1341 contracts
AED 130K/yr
AED 10,833/mo
4 Bedrooms
1004 contracts
AED 164K/yr
AED 13,704/mo
5 Bedrooms
110 contracts
AED 222K/yr
AED 18,520/mo
Rental market by bedrooms
Source: DLD Ejari rental contracts
Service charges
RERA-registered rates for Silicon Oasis
Average
AED 16/sqft
Source: RERA / DLD (2025)
Room-type yield matrix
Estimated gross yield by bedroom type · Ejari rental data
| Type | Avg Size | Est. Price | Annual Rent | Gross Yield | Net Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~42 sqm | AED 488K | AED 38K | 10.1% | 8.6% |
| 1 B/R | ~68 sqm | AED 790K | AED 57K | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| 2 B/R | ~98 sqm | AED 1138K | AED 76K | 8.3% | 7.1% |
| 3 B/R | ~142 sqm | AED 1649K | AED 97K | 6.8% | 5.8% |
Off-plan risk assessment
Five-factor risk score for buying off-plan in this community
Moderate
Overall risk score
Per-building projection
65 buildings · ≥40 sales eachWithin Silicon Oasis, the predictor projects each high-volume building separately — building median PSF vs community median, multiplied by the community 36-month projection.
Al Falak Residence
+23.9%±11.5pp- Building PSF
- AED 845/sqft
- vs community
- -25.4%
- 36m horizon
- Calibrated
- •Market-behavior sentiment trending negative
Composite of leverage trend, transaction velocity, asking-vs-realized wedge, sentiment proxy, and off-plan share. Higher = more vulnerable to a downturn. Not a buy/sell signal — context only.
Green coverage
Exceptional greeneryCounts OpenStreetMap-tagged green features (parks, gardens, woods, grass, pitches) within a 2.2km walking radius of the community centroid. Weighted score privileges named parks + established woods over generic grass strips. v2 will add ESA WorldCover 10m satellite NDVI for actual % canopy coverage — captures everything green including private gardens, road verges, and golf courses.
Flood exposure
Flooding reported (2024)April 2024: Standing water on internal roads reported.
A conservative, news-derived read of communities reported flooded in the April 2024 event — indicative only, not an engineering, drainage or insurance assessment. Elevation is shown as context, not used to score risk (Dubai is flat; drainage drives flooding). Communities without a rating were simply not reported — that is not evidence of safety. Methodology
Time machine
historical median PSFPick a date and click "Look up" to see this community's median PSF and transaction counts on that day. Data starts from when our weekly DLD pipeline began persisting snapshots.
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Highlights
Frequently asked questions about Silicon Oasis
What is the average property price in Silicon Oasis?
The median property price in Silicon Oasis is AED 838,379, with a median price per square foot of AED 1,079. Prices have changed 0.0% year-over-year as of March 2026.
What types of properties are available in Silicon Oasis?
Silicon Oasis is primarily an apartment community with approximately 97% apartments and 2% villas. The most common property types include Flat (9,807), Office (698), Shop (80).
How is the real estate market performing in Silicon Oasis?
Silicon Oasis has seen 10,867 property transactions over the past 5 years. The current year-over-year price change is 0.0%, with 6,610 transactions in the last 12 months. This data is sourced from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
What healthcare facilities are in Silicon Oasis?
Silicon Oasis has access to 1 DHA-licensed healthcare facilities, including Barakat Optical Dso Branch.
Numbers above are derived from Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction records and Ejari rental contracts as of March 2026.How we built this.