New projects & off plan projects in Dubai Silicon Oasis area

New projects in Dubai Silicon Oasis 

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), often simply called Silicon Oasis, is a commercial suburb that is known for innovation and technology. In this popular neighborhood, you can find residential buildings and gated communities with new projects that cater to a balanced lifestyle. The plethora of amenities make this the perfect place for young professionals and families. DSO is also popular among corporations and therefore residents can live and work here, making it possible to drastically reduce your time spent on commuting. Silicon Oasis covers about 7.2 million square meters and the central location makes that you can easily get to any point in Dubai. The area also houses lots of parks and greenery and is, therefore, the ideal place for strolls with your family or walks with your dog. 

Where is Dubai Silicon Oasis located?

DSO is located no more than 5 minutes from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, while it is also located next to Al Ain Road and Emirates Road. The central location is one of the things that make it a popular location among residents and make it an easy commute when you are not working in the area itself. 

Road access 

Nearby roads include Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Al Ain Road, Emirates Road

Nearby/surrounding districts 

Academic City, International City, Al Warqa, Nad Al Sheba

Notable Landmarks

• North Park, near Cedre Villas, spans 35,000 square meters and is full of water fountains, children’s play areas, sports facilities, and barbecue pits. 
• Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (DTEC), the largest hub for tech startups in the MENA region. 

Parks/Beaches

• Central park
• North Park DSO
• JBR Beach (35 min)
• Jumeirah Beach (23 min)

What kind of new real estate projects can be found here?

Originally DSO was designed as an area that supports the infrastructure for tech companies. However, over the years the DSO has developed into a multicultural residential area with a wide range of properties available. Silicon Oasis is a freehold area, meaning that it is possible for foreigners to buy real estate here. Apartments come in the form of studios, 1- and 2-bedroom units while the townhouses and villas provide residents with 3-6 bedrooms. Property prices are considered to be affordable and that is why it is a popular place among young professionals that just start their life and career in Dubai. The fact that it is also a thriving start-up area, makes it also an attractive place to set up your own company. Closeby is Academic City and therefore also lots of students flock to the area looking for a place to live.

What about transport and parking in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

Public transport is not the most convenient transport option when you live in DSO. Rashidiya, which is the closest metro station to DSO, takes about 20 minutes by bus. There are several other bus lines but the best transport variant when living in DSO is by far the car. Due to its location near Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) residents have easy access to the main parts of Dubai.  Most residential buildings provide shaded parking while townhouses and villas usually have 2 parking spaces. You can also find many public parking spaces in DSO, making it easy to find a spot for your vehicle.  

Airports nearby 

• Dubai International Airport (DXB) (22 min) 
• Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) (43 min) 

Heliports

Helipad (12 min), Helipad 1 D67 (17 min), Helipad 1 Nadd Al Sheba Road (14 min), Helipad MBK Tower - E11 (20 min)

Public transport 

1. Metro: Rashidiya (13 min), Creek Metro Station (17 min), Dubai Healthcare City (17 min), Etisalat Metro Station (13 min)
2. Bus lines: 320, 321, 367, X25, 
3. Water Transport: Dubai Design District Marine Transport Station (17 min), Dubai Festival City Marine Transport Station (17 min)
4. Tram: Al Sufouh Station (29 min), Knowledge Village (27 min), Marina Towers (32 min), Palm Jumeirah (30 min)

Which amenities are available?

One of the reasons for the popularity of Dubai Silicon Oasis is the abundance of amenities in the area. Families with children will find a wide range of schools and medical facilities here. The area has 2 community centers divided over 2 residential areas, Cedre Villas and Semmer Villas. These community centers come with a supermarket, swimming pool, and a variety of restaurants and shops. In the residential parts of DSO, you can also find yoga rooms, play areas, squash courts, gym’s, nursery rooms and children’s wading pools. For strolls, residents can enjoy the abundance of parks and greenery. There are vertical gardens (4.000 sq.m.), green roofs (3.000 sq.m.) and green walls (100 sq.m.) while there is also a community farm that offers residents small plots for organic farming. Furthermore, there are 2 parks, 3.500 palm trees, and 1.000 Ghaf trees, the symbol of the year of tolerance. 

Education 

• Nurseries: Fantasy Town Nursery & Play lounge - Dubai Silicon Oasis, British Orchard Nursery - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Toddlers International Nursery (Dubai Silicon Oasis), Emirates British Nursery - Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Schools: GEMS school, Indian International School, DSO, Yannick’s School, School - Kensington
• Universities and Colleges: JETSTREAM Aviation Training and Services SA Branch Dubai, Curtin University Dubai Engineering Pavillion, Zayed University, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), Curtin University Dubai, Rochester Institute Of Technology, Dubai, University of Birmingham Dubai

Healthcare  

• Hospitals: Fakeeh University Hospital, Al-Faqih Medical Center, Symbiosis Medical Centre, AXS counter
• Clinics: Eupepsia Medical Clinic, Medicure Polyclinic, Red Carpet Clinic, Estelaza Clinic

Shopping 

• Malls: Dubai Silicon Oasis - Souq Extra, Distilogix, All Day Minimart, Cedre Shopping Centre, Dubai
• Supermarkets: West Zone Fresh Supermarket, Arham Grocery FZCO, Carrefour Market Emirates Towers, Margo Supermarket, Spinneys, Habeeb Al Madeena Supermarket, Manazil Al-Sham, Plus Point Supermarket, Zaal Grocery, 

Entertainment

• Cinema: Novo Cinemas, IMG Worlds of Adventure (19 min), Asish Villa (17 min), Novo Cinemas, Dragon Mart 2 (10 min), Siji cinema (13 min)
• Bowling: Dubai Bowling Center (22 min), Switch Bowling (31 min)
• Karaoke: The Other Office Karaoke (21 min), Voice Karaoke Bar & Terrace (21 min), O2 Karaoke (22 min), Capitol Hotel Old Palace Karaoke Dubai (24 min)
• Dance: 815 Dance & Performing Arts Training Centre, MEGABRAIN Training Center

Religion

• Mosques: DSO Masjid, Mosque Imperial Tower, Cedre Masjid, Mosque Masjid
• Church: Toffie house, Casa de Oración Torre Fuerte (24 min), The Gatekeepers Weekday Warehouse (26 min)

Gastronomy 

• Dining: Cupagahwa Central Kitchen - Binghatti Hospitality, Cino Italian Restaurant & Cafe, Copper Kettle Restaurant, Dubai, Elkabeer Restaurant, Bayti Restaurant, Shakespeare and Co., Alhumsani, Route E66 (Restaurant), Oregano Restaurants, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Magic Corn Restaurant
• Cafes/bars: Snookers Sports Cafe, CAHO chocolatier, Waffle N Tea, Chapter One Specialty Coffee, Nutrition Shop and Cafe, The Acai House, Mr. Toad's Pub & Kitchen - DSO, Eighty 8 Lounge, Qiso Cafe, Foodmart, Susana Cafe, CUPAGAHWA, Filli Cafe
• Nightlife: madna zayad (9 min), Nithins Palace (11 min), White Dubai (18 min), Drai's Dubai | Nightclub Dubai (18 min)

What are the most popular residential complexes in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

Although many districts in DSO have been completed, it is still possible to find some new projects here. The off-plan projects mainly focus on apartment buildings but there are also villas available in the area. Here are some of the most popular off-plan projects in DSO. 

1. Binghatti Stars (Binghattis Developers) 
2. Topaz Residences (GGICO) 
3. Uniestate Millennium Tower (Uniestate Properties)
4. Cedre Villas (Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority) 
5. Ruby Residence (Deyaar Properties)

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