The Apricot, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO)

The Apricot Tower is a commercial building located in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The building was developed in 2009 by Meraas Holdings. It has 15 storeys above ground and the height is around 61 metres. It provides 9 showrooms and 133 offices that provide all modern facilities such as a swimming pool and gym. The building is in proximity to Emirates Road and Dubai Outsource Zone.

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a mixed-use community. It is close to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) and thus well-connected to the other areas of the city. It also provides gated communities and is a good option for those who want to make a good work-life balance. Dubai Silicon Oasis is close to various tourist attractions such as IMG Worlds of Adventure and Global Village.

• Type of building: Commercial
• Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Developer: Meraas Holdings
• Date of completion: 2009
• Number of floors: 15 storeys
• Unit type: Shell-and-core and fitted offices
• Amenities: Swimming pool and gym

The Apricot is a modern commercial building. It provides many facilities for the tenants.

The building offers covered car parking in its basement. The parking is allotted as per the unit size as smaller offices are provided with single parking while large offices provide two parking slots.

Apricot Towers has four high-speed elevators installed for its guests and tenants. Elevators in The Apricot provide quick and safe service.

CCTV cameras are installed for the monitoring of the building. The building also has a reception desk where the staff asks the visitors about their purpose for coming and identity.

Those who want to stay fit and live actively by making work-life balance, the building offers a shared swimming pool and fitness gym. Tenants can use both the facilities as per their routine and convenience. Gym in The Apricot provides modern equipment and accessories necessary for fitness training.

The ground floor of the building is covered with showrooms while the rest of the building provides offices. Most of the offices come with community-facing balconies. All the offices are different from each other in terms of their space, type, area, location and amenities offered to it.

There are a few types of offices in The Apricot:

• Shell-and-core offices
• Fitted offices

Shell-and-core offices are non-fitted property units. In other words, tenants and landlords can choose the fixtures and finish for their offices. Fitted offices are ready to move into, these are luxury units which are priced on the higher end of the spectrum.

The Apricot Tower is a popular commercial building in Dubai Silicon Oasis in Dubai to buy or rent an office. Office in The Apricot has an area of around 283 sq. ft. to 2373 sq. ft. with rental prices of approximately AED 20k to AED 95k. Most of the offices provide a separate kitchen and washroom. Offices with balconies provide a great view of the neighbouring buildings as well as Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Rent for a shell-and-core office is around AED 40k for 1551 sq. ft. and goes up to approximately AED 95k for 2373 sq. ft.

Offices for sale in The Apricot range from AED 697.5k to AED 990k. Shell-and-core offices for sale have a price of AED 697.5k for 1550 sq. ft. of space.

Fitted offices have an area range of around 2028 sq. ft. to 2155 sq. ft. Price for a fitted office is approximately AED 950k to AED 990k.

• On the more affordable side, shell-and-core offices cost around AED 40k for a 1551 sq. ft. office.
• Prices for fitted offices range from AED 40k to AED 95k.

• Investors can expect to pay AED 697.5k for a 1550 sq. ft. shell-and-core office.
• Fully fitted offices are priced upwards of AED 950k to AED 990k for 2028 sq. ft. to 2155 sq. ft. of space

The Apricot is situated at Dubai Silicon Oasis in Dubai, it is close to Dubai Outsource Zone, Emirates Road and Sheikh Zayed Road. A few minutes’ drives from the location also lead towards Burj Khalifa.

Different bus stops are located close to the building. Silicon Oasis SP Oasis Bus Stop and Silicon Oasis Arch Building Bus Stop are 3 minutes away. Silicon Oasis Al Waha Masjid Bus Stop is a 4-minute drive from the location.

Metro stations are a few minutes away from the building. Etisalat Metro Station and Creek Metro Station are 16 minutes away from the location.

Casual dining restaurants near The Apricot

• Tomato & Basilico Restaurant – Silicon Oasis
• Alhumsani
• Hawi Mashawi
• Magic Corn Restaurant

Fine dining restaurants near The Apricot

• The Grill Pit- Al Habtoor Polo Resort
• Nusr-Et Steakhouse – Four Seasons Resort Dubai
• Shanghai Me
• Zuma DIFC
• Mint Leaf of London-Emirates Financial Towers, DIFC
• Pierchic – Jumeirah Al Qasr

Due to the prime location of The Apricot, it is close to different casual and fine dining options. Tomato & Basilico Restaurant offers Italian cuisines. Alhumsani offers Arabic and Continental foods. Hawi Mashawi provides different Arabic, Continental and International dishes. Magic Corn Restaurant offers Fast Food, Arabian and Continental Dishes.

Apart from them, fine dining options are also close to the building. The Grill Pit offers numerous types of steak with a great environment. Nusr-Et Steakhouse is also a famous steak house that offers a large range of steaks. Shanghai Me offers different Japanese, Chinese and Continental foods. Mint Leaf of London offers Indian cuisine. Pierchic offers high-quality seafood.

Nightlife options near The Apricot

• Sensation Club
• White Dubai
• People by Crystal
• Jules Bar
• Iris Dubai

Famous because of the ambience, Sensation Club is one of the famous night clubs in Dubai. White Dubai is another night club near the building that provides great ambience, drinks and arrangements. People by Crystal is a bar near the building that offers champagne and other alcoholic drinks. Jules Bar and Iris Dubai are also famous because of their nightlife activities and drinks that attract numerous local residents as well as tourists.

Apart from all the amenities that The Apricot provides, it should be considered that there is no visitor parking in the building. Guests have to find parking on the street that can be a bit difficult.