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45 Schools Nearby
7/10
Family
9/10
Value
5/10
Walkable
5/10
Green
2/10
Transit
2/10
Nightlife
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is a self-contained technology free zone and residential community in eastern Dubai. If you're looking for modern, affordable housing with good schools nearby and don't mind being further from the beach, DSO offers excellent value for money.
The community was developed as a tech hub, attracting businesses and employees in the technology sector. This has created a diverse, international community with good infrastructure and ongoing development. While it doesn't have the prestige of Emirates Hills or the beach access of JBR, it offers practical family living at prices significantly lower than central Dubai.
For families, DSO has GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis right in the community, plus GEMS FirstPoint School at The Villa nearby. This means you can live and school locally without long commutes. Arabian Ranches is just 12-15 minutes away, opening up access to JESS and other Ranches schools if needed.
The trade-off is location – DSO is about 30 minutes from Dubai Marina and the beach areas. If your work is in Media City, Internet City, or the Marina, the commute will be significant. But for those working in the tech sector, freelancing from home, or willing to trade commute time for housing savings, DSO makes sense.
Studio
AED 28k - 38k/yr
1-Bed Apartment
AED 35k - 50k/yr
2-Bed Apartment
AED 50k - 75k/yr
3-Bed Apartment
AED 70k - 100k/yr
3-Bed Townhouse
AED 85k - 130k/yr
4-Bed Villa
AED 120k - 180k/yr
Rental Yield
6% - 8%
Purchase Price (per sq ft)
AED 600 - 900
Downtown Dubai
25
minutes
Dubai Marina
30
minutes
DIFC
25
minutes
Dubai Airport (DXB)
25
minutes
Arabian Ranches
12
minutes
Mirdif
18
minutes
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