Dubai Silicon Oasis
Mid-market living in a tech-driven free zone
Community guide
Dubai Silicon Oasis is a mixed-use technology free zone in south-east Dubai, offering affordable apartments plus some villas and townhouses, suited to value buyers, families and buy-to-let investors.
Dubai Silicon Oasis is a mixed-use technology free zone in south-east Dubai that pairs affordable apartments with a smaller selection of villas and townhouses, making it a practical, value-focused address for families, professionals and buy-to-let investors. Home to a large business park, schools and everyday retail, the community is largely self-contained and well connected to Academic City and the wider road network. Its accessible entry prices and steady tenant demand have made it a popular choice for first-time buyers and yield-focused investors.
Building guides in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Facts, live asking and sold prices, yields and amenities for each tower.
Key facts
- Property types
- Apartments, villas, townhouses
- Setting
- Mixed-use technology free zone
- Best for
- Value buyers, families, buy-to-let investors
- Ownership
- Freehold, open to foreign buyers
- Connectivity
- Close to Academic City and major highways
Market data
Dubai Silicon Oasis prices and rents by bedroom
Dubai Land Department registered sales and Ejari registered rents from 26 Sept 2025 to 25 Sept 2026, across the 40 buildings and communities we track in Dubai Silicon Oasis.
- Sales registered
- 1,627
- 808 off plan
- Rents registered
- 4,342
- Typical price per sq ft
- AED 1,315
- Homes listed now
- 1,031
| Size | Sales | Typical price | AED per sq ft | Typical rent | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 405 | AED 635K | 1,427 | AED 40K a year | 8.7% |
| 1 bed | 754 | AED 1M | 1,107 | AED 55K a year | 8.2% |
| 2 bed | 384 | AED 1.6M | 1,629 | AED 80K a year | 6.9% |
| 3 bed | 81 | AED 2.2M | 1,125 | AED 110K a year | 6.4% |
What sold here
1,627 homes changed hands in Dubai Silicon Oasis over the last 12 months, 50% of them bought off plan.
Most traded: Timez by Danube (392, AED 1.2M); The Hillgate (221, AED 1.3M); Silicon Star 2 (95, AED 857K)
Top buildings in Dubai Silicon Oasis
| Building | Developer | Completion | Sales, 12 months | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Gates 1 | Time Properties | 2014 | 73 | AED 642K |
| Arabian Gate | Time Properties | 2020 | 58 | AED 530K |
| Timez by Danube | Danube Properties | off plan | 392 | AED 1.2M |
| Palace Tower | Tameer Holding Investments | 2009 | 36 | AED 428K |
| Palacio Tower | · | 0 | · | |
| Binghatti Stars | Binghatti Developers | 2020 | 36 | AED 502K |
| Silicon Gates 4 | · | 23 | AED 410K | |
| The Hillgate | Ellington Properties | off plan | 221 | AED 1.3M |
Typical figures are medians weighted by the number of deals. Yields are gross: typical rent divided by typical price.
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Dubai Silicon Oasis questions, answered
Is Dubai Silicon Oasis a good area for investors?+
Dubai Silicon Oasis appeals to investors thanks to accessible entry prices, steady tenant demand and a deep pool of professionals and families drawn by its schools, business park and everyday amenities. This combination supports reliable occupancy and makes it a popular choice for buy-to-let and first-time investors.
What types of property are available in Dubai Silicon Oasis?+
The community is mostly apartment-led, from studios to larger family units, alongside villa and townhouse sub-communities such as Cedre Villas. This mix lets buyers enter at a range of price points, from compact rental apartments to family homes with private gardens.
Can foreigners buy property in Dubai Silicon Oasis?+
Yes. Dubai Silicon Oasis is a freehold area, so non-UAE nationals can buy, own and sell apartments and villas outright, with title registered at the Dubai Land Department.
Is Dubai Silicon Oasis good for families?+
Dubai Silicon Oasis is well suited to families, offering schools, parks, clinics and everyday retail within a largely self-contained community. Its quiet residential streets, green spaces and value pricing make it a practical base for households wanting space without a central-Dubai premium.
Can buying property in Dubai Silicon Oasis get me a UAE Golden Visa?+
Yes, if the property is worth at least AED 2 million. That is the minimum property value for the UAE Golden Visa for property investors, as set out on the official UAE government portal u.ae. You can combine several properties to reach AED 2 million only if they are all in the same emirate, and off plan homes have extra conditions. The visa itself is issued by the UAE authorities (ICP, and GDRFA in Dubai); EQT helps you choose and buy a property in Dubai Silicon Oasis that qualifies. In Dubai Land Department sales here over the last 12 months, the typical price is AED 2 million or more for these sizes: 3 bed.
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