Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) rental guide

Tech-oriented suburban

Typical annual rent

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Source: Dubai Land Department · last 12 months · Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

About this tech-oriented suburban community

AI-drafted, DLD-verified data

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a free zone and residential community in the eastern part of Dubai, centered around the Dubai Silicon Oasis technology park. It's one of Dubai's most affordable established communities, offering modern apartments and townhouses at a fraction of Marina or Downtown prices.

DSO has a quiet, campus-like atmosphere. The technology park attracts IT and tech companies, and many residents work within the community itself — a rare advantage in Dubai. Schools are plentiful, making it popular with families on a budget. The trade-off is distance: DSO is far from the beach, Marina, and downtown areas. It's essentially a self-contained suburb where daily life revolves around the community and nearby Academic City.

Best for

Budget-conscious families
Tech professionals working in DSO
Academic City workers/students
Those prioritizing space over location

Not ideal for

Beach lovers
Nightlife seekers
Those dependent on metro
Short-commute seekers to Marina/Downtown

Commute times

DIFC: 30 min (off-peak), 45-60 min (peak)
Dubai Marina: 35 min (off-peak), 50-60 min (peak)
Academic City: 5 min drive
Downtown Dubai: 25 min (off-peak), 40-50 min (peak)

No metro. Nearest: Rashidiya Metro (20 min drive). Bus routes available.

Amenities

Schools (3)

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis
Nibras International School
Delhi Private School - Silicon Oasis

Hospitals (3)

Fakeeh University Hospital (in DSO)
NMC Hospital - DIP (20 min)
Aster Hospital (20 min)

Malls (3)

Silicon Oasis Central Mall
Dragon Mart (15 min)
Mirdif City Centre (15 min)

Groceries (4)

Carrefour Market
Lulu Hypermarket (nearby)
Choithrams
Union Coop

Practicalities

Typical cheques: 4-6 cheques common due to affordable rent levels. 1 cheque negotiable for further discount.
Parking: Ample. 1-2 per apartment standard. Visitor parking readily available. No parking pressure.
Pets: Generally pet-friendly. Open spaces for walking. Most buildings allow pets with standard deposit.
Noise: Low. Quiet, suburban environment. Minimal construction. Residential areas well-separated from commercial zones.
Seasonality: Sep-Oct highest demand (back to school). Stable year-round due to affordable price point.