Free zone · Dubai
Setting up in Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai Silicon Oasis is an economic zone for technology and innovation in Dubai, part of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority. It is planned as a self-contained city of about seven square kilometres where people can live, work and study, with apartments, villa communities, schools, the Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai campus and shopping all on site. Its industry clusters include artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, future mobility, 3D printing, Web 3.0 and sustainability. For businesses, there is co-working, office buildings, warehouses, light industrial units and land, plus the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), a long-running start-up hub.
Packages from AED 12,000 (published starting price; your total depends on activity, visas and office) · estimate a full setup
Updated
Who Dubai Silicon Oasis suits
- Technology, AI and R&D companies
- Start-ups that want a supportive innovation campus
- Founders who want to live and work in the same community
Key facts
- Member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority
- Integrated live-work city of around 7 sq km
- Clusters in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, future mobility and Web 3.0
- Home to the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec)
- Offices, warehouses, light industrial units and land for development
Things to weigh up
- Located away from the coast and older business districts
- Best value comes to tech and innovation firms rather than general traders
- Mainland trading still requires the usual extra approvals
Dubai Silicon Oasis questions
Is Dubai Silicon Oasis only for tech companies?
Technology and innovation are its focus, but its clusters also cover professional services and creative industries. Check the activity list for your business.
What is Dtec?
Dtec, the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus, is a start-up hub inside Dubai Silicon Oasis offering flexible workspace and a community for tech founders.
Other free zones in Dubai
JAFZA
From AED 5,000
Importers, distributors and re-exporters moving physical goods
Costs and details DubaiDubai South
From AED 6,978
Logistics, freight forwarding and third-party logistics firms
Costs and details DubaiDubai CommerCity
From AED 7,000
Online retailers and direct-to-consumer brands
Costs and details DubaiDWTC
From AED 8,000
Event, exhibition and conference businesses
Costs and detailsSimilar starting price
DUQE
From AED 12,500
Start-ups and solo founders wanting a memorable Dubai address
Costs and details DubaiMeydan
From AED 12,500
Remote founders who want to set up mostly online
Costs and details DubaiIFZA
From AED 12,900
SMEs and consultants who want a Dubai licence at a mid-range price
Costs and details SharjahSAIF Zone
From AED 11,000
Import, export and distribution businesses
Costs and detailsGet your Dubai Silicon Oasis setup cost
Free cost estimate and a consultation call within 24 hours. No obligation.