Living · Dubai Silicon Oasis

Cost of Living in Dubai Silicon Oasis

A realistic monthly budget for living in Dubai Silicon Oasis — rent, bills, transport, schooling and groceries.

Price per sqft

AED 1,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 55,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

60%

Monthly budget

A one-bedroom in Dubai Silicon Oasis averages AED 4,583 a month. Add AED 400–900 DEWA and chiller, AED 300–400 internet, and AED 1,500–2,500 groceries per person. Parking is usually included in the tower.

Getting around

Silicon Central Mall and DSO tech park are the anchors of daily life here. Salik tolls run AED 4 per gate, and a compact car rental sits around AED 1,800–2,400 monthly if you skip ownership.

Dubai Silicon Oasis at a glance

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a tech free-zone community offering the lowest cost per square foot in mainland Dubai. Buying sits at AED 1,000 per sqft — roughly AED 780,000 for a standard one-bedroom — while long-term tenants pay about AED 55,000 a year. Hosted as a licensed holiday home, the same unit averages AED 316 a night at 60% occupancy, around AED 69,204 gross. Owners on our managed programme average AED 95,502 — a 38% uplift.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dubai Silicon Oasis expensive to live in?

Relative to Dubai's average, Dubai Silicon Oasis sits in line with its 8–9% yield profile — rent of AED 4,583 a month for a one-bed is the main driver.

Do I need a car in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

Not necessarily — Silicon Central Mall and everyday retail are close, though a car helps outside the immediate community.