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Service Charges in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Typical service-charge rates in Dubai Silicon Oasis, what they cover, and how they eat into your net yield.

Price per sqft

AED 1,000 per sqft

1-bed rent

AED 55,000/yr

Gross yield

8–9%

Short-let occupancy

60%

What owners pay in Dubai Silicon Oasis

Service charges in Dubai Silicon Oasis generally run AED 12–22 per sqft a year depending on the tower and its amenities. On a 1,000 sqft unit that is AED 12,000–22,000 annually, paid to the owners' association and set by the RERA service-charge index.

What it covers

Chiller infrastructure, common-area cleaning, security, lifts, pool and gym, insurance and the reserve fund. Buildings near Silicon Central Mall with large podium amenities sit at the top of the range.

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

Are service charges negotiable in Dubai Silicon Oasis?

No — they are set annually by the owners' association and approved by RERA, but you can compare towers before you buy.

Who pays service charges, landlord or tenant?

The owner pays. Tenants pay DEWA, chiller consumption and internet unless the contract says otherwise.