Thinking of moving or starting a business in Dubai Silicon Oasis? Over 90,000 people live here. It’s a mix of calm neighborhoods and a growing business hub. Great for families. Ideal for entrepreneurs. All the essentials, without the noise of the city center
1. Why Dubai Silicon Oasis Appeals to Entrepreneurs
Home to global brands: The DSO is the regional home of big brands, including Porsche, FMCG leader Henkel, and 3W Networks.
Pioneer technologies: DSO introduces revolutionary innovations like Talabots (robots which can deliver meals upto three kilometers) and Fakeeh University Hospital’s drones that deliver medicine to patients’ residences.
Support for SMEs: fDi Insights ranked DSO as the #1 Global Zone for SMEs and R&D. DSO fosters a startup-friendly environment with incubation centers, and business services available.
2. Free Zone Benefits and Business Setup
Tax incentives: Firms in DSO enjoy 100% foreign ownership, no personal or corporate income tax, and unrestricted repatriation of profits.
Flexible business structures: Entrepreneurs can set up an FZE or FZCO, which allows 100% ownership and complete control of the operations.
Diverse licenses: Service, trade, or industrial licenses enable companies to work in different fields, from services to manufacturing.
3. Residential and Lifestyle Amenities
Preferred residential areas: Silicon Gates, Axis Residences, Binghatti Apartments, and Cedre Villas (known for their contemporary amenities) have easy access to workspaces.
Healthcare: The Fakeeh University Hospital provides ultramodern healthcare. With Life Pharmacy and other medical facilities, residents are guaranteed basic health care within easy reach.
Hotel accommodation: Business travelers will find a haven at the Radisson Blu Hotel; other luxury hotels provide convenience for those seeking proximity to business hubs and entertainment options.
Recreational facilities: With its parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and children’s play areas, DSO life is active for its residents—ideal for families and professionals.
4. Educational and Technology Excellence
Leading educational institutions: GEMS Wellington Academy offers an enhanced and refined National Curriculum for England. Their primary qualification courses include GCSE, IB, A-Level, BTEC, and IGCSE. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) fosters innovation while providing residents with top-notch business and leadership, engineering, psychology, and computing education.
Technology entrepreneur campus (Dtec): DSO’s Dtec is one of the largest technology incubators in the Middle East. It provides co-working spaces, mentorship, and investment opportunities for new entrepreneurs.
Focus on research & development: DSO has 11 industry clusters and over 60,000 talents across sectors that co-create a Research & Development ecosystem (enables people to live longer, healthier lives) contributing to Dubai’s economic growth.
5. DSO’s Role in Dubai’s 2040 Vision
2040 urban master plan: DSO is a key player in Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan. It was launched by the government of Dubai and intends to improve the quality of life for citizens, encourage sustainability, and improve urban infrastructure.
Sustainability initiatives: Developing green spaces, energy-efficient buildings, and EV charging stations helps align DSO with Dubai’s aim to work toward a more sustainable future.
Dubai Silicon Oasis is a model of urban growth and economic progress. It focuses on supporting technology and providing excellent living standards, aligning with Dubai’s vision for the future.
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