Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is an area spanning 7.2 sq. km. located along Emirates Road with easy access to the Jebel Ali Port, Dubai International Airport and all major business districts of the city. Taking its name from Silicon Valley, DSO was conceptualised as a science and technology hub. Along with being a centre point for the world's leading companies, the area attracts students seeking higher education, young professionals, and families making it a successful work and education hub in the region.
DSO has also become a thriving residential community, thanks to world-class projects like Sapphire Residence. Developed by DEYAAR and designed by LaCasa architects, the 8-storey building has 90 apartments in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. The project was completed in 2009. The facilities and architecture of the building are in line with modern living standards.
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Basement and surface car parking in Sapphire Residence is available to all occupants. Ample parking space is also available for all visitors.
There are high-speed elevators in Sapphire Residence.
The building has 24-hour security with CCTV and access control system. Moreover, the power backup system ensures continuous power supply to your home. District cooling service is provided by Empower.
Connecting the community is the building's multi-purpose hall, which is perfect for parties and other social events.
Access a fully equipped gym in Sapphire Residence to stay fit and healthy. Beat the heat and take a dip at the community swimming pool. There's a separate pool for kids as well. In addition, there are steam and sauna rooms for both men and women.
Sapphire Residence has an open-air leisure deck in the courtyard with a garden and a BBQ area. The perfect place for residents to socialise and the children to play.
Concierge services are present to welcome visitors and guests in the building. The visitors can comfortably park their vehicles in the basement.
Sapphire Building Silicon Oasis has what is known as a 'Building Maintenance System'. This includes safety features like:
These automated systems ensure increased security and timely maintenance, along with energy savings and a hassle-free lifestyle.
PropertyDigger has worked on creating a simple format for 2D and 3D floor plans on the website. You can easily find the unit type and bed type you're interested in by browsing Sapphire Residence floor plans.
The apartment types in Sapphire Residence include 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments. Sapphire Residence DSO apartments demonstrate superior craftsmanship and finesse. The living room and bedroom of each apartment have been aesthetically enhanced with granite floor tiles, whereas the kitchen and bathrooms have been adorned with ceramic floor and wall tiles. The bedrooms come with built-in closets, and the bathrooms have a granite countertop along with the best quality fixtures. The kitchens are also furnished with cabinets, granite countertops and a stainless steel sink.
1-bedroom apartments in Sapphire Residence cover an area of about 772 sq. ft. These apartments have either a road, landscape or neighbour view. These units also have two bathrooms. There are a total of 12 apartments with one bedroom.
2-bedroom apartments in Sapphire Residence have covered areas of about 1,113 sq. ft. These flats come with a separate maid's room. 11 units in the building have 2 bedrooms.
Finally, we have 3-bedroom units that also come with a maid's room. There are six 3-bedroom apartments in Sapphire Residence. The apartments come with four bathrooms with covered areas upwards of 1,600 sq. ft.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 12 months
As per the visitors' searches on PropertyDigger, 2-bedroom apartments are the most popular set of apartments in Sapphire Residence. 1-bedroom units are next in line followed by 3-bedroom flats.
Overall, apartments for rent in Dubai Silicon Oasis are some of the most affordable in all of Dubai. This is also a major reason Sapphire Residence rental apartments are so popular.
The cost of buying apartments in Sapphire Residence differs according to the area covered. The property, because of its prime location and luxurious facilities, has excellent capital appreciation potential, like most Dubai Silicon Oasis apartments for sale.
Based on searches conducted by users on PropertyDigger.com over the past 6 months
1-bedroom apartments in Sapphire Residence provide an annual return through rentals of about 7.9% of the total investment. This rate of return is quite attractive, making Sapphire Residence a good prospect for investors.
These figures are based on the services charges for Sapphire Residence* as per the Dubai Land Department. There are many different types of service charges in Dubai, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.
*Please note that these service charges are subject to change.
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Commuting from Sapphire Residence becomes more convenient if you have a car and a driver's license, especially if you're working in Sharjah. Dubai International Airport is just 20 minutes away. Travelling by car also helps residents connect with friends, family and coworkers outside the area.
DSO is extensively covered by bus services, but currently, there are no metro stations nearby. There are plans, however, to bring Dubai Metro to the area for Expo 2020. Taxi and Uber services are also options for transportation near Sapphire Residence.
Silicon Oasis Lake 2 Bus Stop is the nearest bus station, about 2 minutes away via cab or car.
In terms of dining options, restaurants near Sapphire Residence include:
DSO is home to people of diverse cultures, and there are several restaurants and take away joints serving a variety of cuisine in the area.
There are several shops and supermarkets in the area to cater to your daily shopping needs in DSO, which is an improvement from previous years. Supermarkets near Sapphire Residence include:
One can get to any of these supermarkets within 2 minutes from the building. It is quite easy to manage daily shopping and grocery needs while living in Sapphire Residence.
All these buildings are located in Dubai Silicon Oasis and offer a wide range of apartments for rent and sale.
There are several notable landmarks near Sapphire Residence, such as:
IMG Worlds of Adventure is the worlds largest indoor theme park and a popular leisure destination in Dubai, it is about 20 minutes away. The Desert Palm Polo Club is 15 minutes away from Sapphire Residence. It is considered a popular leisure option with a large number of visitors.
Dubai Silicon Oasis ' Souq Extra is a popular shopping mall in the area having a wide range of retail outlets. It is just 3 minutes away from the building, serving as a landmark near Sapphire Residence and a convenient shopping destination for the residents.
The nearest metro station from Sapphire Residence is in Al Rashidiya, which is 15-20 minutes away. But buses and taxis are easily available so residents won't face any trouble commuting to other parts of the city.
