Sapphire Residence, Dubai Silicon Oasis

Developed by DEYAAR and designed by LaCasa architects, the 9-storey Sapphire Residence has 90 apartments in 1, 2 and 3-bedroom configurations. This project in DSO was completed in 2009. The facilities and architecture of the building are in line with modern living standards.

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.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Developer: Deyaar Development PJSC
• Date of completion: 2009
• Number of floors: 9
• Number of units: 90
• Unit type: 1 to 3-bedroom apartments
• Type of Ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Health centre, swimming pool, steam and sauna rooms, multi-purpose hall, garden, open-air leisure deck, BBQ area and kid’s play area

Basement and surface car parking in Sapphire Residence is available for residents. 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 an access control system. Moreover, the power backup system ensures a continuous power supply to your home. District cooling services are provided by Empower.

The building’s multi-purpose hall is perfect for hosting 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. Also, 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:

• Emergency lighting system
• Fire alarm & fire fighting system
• Public address system

These automated systems ensure increased security and timely maintenance, along with energy savings and a hassle-free lifestyle.

Bayut 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 Dubai Silicon Oasis include 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units. 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 Dubai Silicon Oasis cover 772 sq. ft. These units also have two bathrooms. There are a total of 12 1-bedroom flats in the tower.

2-bedroom apartments in Sapphire Residence Dubai Silicon Oasis Dubai have covered areas of about 1,113 sq. ft. These flats come with a separate maid’s room.

Finally, we have 3-bedroom units that also come with a maid’s room. These apartments come with four bathrooms with covered areas upwards of 1,600 sq. ft.

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.

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.

Silicon Oasis Lake 2 Bus Stop is the nearest bus station, about 2 minutes away via cab or car. Taxi and Uber services are also options for transportation near Sapphire Residence.

DSO is extensively covered by bus services, but currently, access to Dubai Metro is limited. The nearest metro station from Sapphire Residence is Centrepoint which is 15-20 minutes away.

In terms of dining options, restaurants near Sapphire Residence include:

• Sumo Sushi & Bento in Le Solarium Tower
• The Monk in SIT Tower
• Oregano in Cedre Villa Community Centre

Moreover, restaurants in Dubai Silicon Oasis reflect the diversity of the area by serving a variety of international and local cuisines.

There are several shops and supermarkets in Dubai Silicon Oasis to cater to your daily shopping needs. Supermarkets near Sapphire Residence include:

• Al Madina Mart
• Al Maya Supermarket
• Choithrams

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.

• GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai Silicon Oasis
• German International School Dubai
• Toddlers International Nursery (DSO branch)
• British Orchard Nursery (DSO branch)

GEMS Wellington Academy DSO offers the British curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 until Year 13 for students aged 3 to 18 years. The school has received a ‘Very Good’ rating from the KHDA.

German International School is also known as Dubai Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai (DISD) and is part of the German Ministry of Education network. The school is located in Academic City and follows the German curriculum. DISD has been rated ‘Good’ by the KHDA.

• Nibras Oasis 1
• Ruby Residence
• DHP Residency

All these buildings are located in Dubai Silicon Oasis, within a 5-minute walking distance of Sapphire Residence. While Nibras Oasis 1 and Ruby Residence offer flats with up to three bedrooms, DHP Residency offers units in 1 and 2-bedroom configurations.

There are several notable landmarks near Sapphire Residence, such as:

• IMG Worlds of Adventure
• Desert Palm Polo Club
• Dubai Silicon Oasis – Souq Extra

IMG Worlds of Adventure is the world’s largest indoor theme park 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.

Souq Extra in DSO 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.

One of the main reasons why people prefer living in Dubai Silicon Oasis is plenty of amenities available on your doorstep. Families can send their children to a number of top-performing schools and nurseries in the community. Also, apartments for rent and sale in DSO are highly affordable.

The only drawback Sapphire Residence residents will have to face is limited access to metro stations and living at a distance from the main city.

The building is secured via an Emergency lighting system, Fire alarm and fire fighting system and a Public address system.

Within a 3-minute walking distance, Life Pharmacy and Medicure Pharmacy are located in Palace Towers.