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Dubai Silicon Oasis

Where breakthroughs happen.

A global tech hub where technology organisations build, scale and thrive. Dubai Silicon Oasis is where the future is built.

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The economic zone for knowledge & innovation

Dubai Silicon Oasis is not a business destination. It is a fully integrated technology city: infrastructure, research, education and living in one ecosystem, so companies move faster, collaborate better and scale globally.

Community0Residents, entrepreneurs and professionals
Companies0Across 11 industry clusters
District7.2SQ KMOne integrated technology district
Why here

A home for technology companies

DSO brings together everything a technology company needs: infrastructure, talent, research and market access within one unified environment. The foundation to innovate, operate and grow with confidence, whether you are building your first product or scaling globally.

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 0% tax on qualifying income
  • Single-window licensing
  • RIT Dubai & R&D labs on site
  • Dtec, the region's largest tech coworking
  • Homes, schools and parks in 15 minutes
Explore the ecosystem
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Business ecosystem

Built for every stage of business

From a first licence at a flexi-desk to a regional headquarters on your own plot. Five ways to grow at DSO, one authority behind all of them.

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Industrial ecosystem

Where every frontier has an address

Eight technology frontiers, each with its own cluster, testbeds and community inside the city. Hover to explore.

WHY DSO

Business &
Licensing

Set up and operate with ease in a free zone built for technology companies.

Start a licence

Innovation
& R&D

Access research institutions, universities and advanced infrastructure.

See the clusters

Workspaces &
Facilities

From coworking to industrial units, built for every stage of growth.

Browse spaces

Living &
Community

A 15-minute city where people live, work and thrive together.

Life at DSO
LIVE & GROW
Business & life

Where work meets life

A fully integrated city where professionals, families and innovators live within a connected environment. Schools, parks, retail and workplaces are minutes apart.

Own it outright

Companies licensed in Dubai Silicon Oasis are 100% foreign-owned. No local sponsor, no shareholding compromise and full control of your IP, your profits and your direction from day one.

No local partner requiredFull repatriation of capitalIP stays with you

Keep what you build

As a qualifying free zone person, income from qualifying activities is taxed at 0% under the UAE corporate tax regime, with no personal income tax and full repatriation of profits. More runway, more reinvestment, more speed.

0% on qualifying incomeNo personal income taxCustoms-free zone

Licensed in days, not months

One authority, one portal. Company registration, licensing, visas and office allocation are handled under a single roof, so founders go from application to operations in a fraction of the usual time.

Single-window setupFlexi-desk to full HQVisa services on site

Between East and West

Two-thirds of the world's population lives within an eight-hour flight of Dubai. DSO sits minutes from two international airports and the city's ports, logistics corridors and digital backbone.

2 airports within 25 minDubai Metro Blue LineGateway to MENA, Asia, Africa
Strategic initiatives

Where DSO is placing its bets

Five strategic programmes shaping the next decade of the city, each with testbeds, partners and incentives for companies that join early.

Right reasons

Imagine building the future here

Workplaces, labs, cafés, campuses and homes, all within a 15-minute walk. Drag to look around.

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Property portfolio

Facilities to reach your next goals

Six formats, one landlord. Start small, scale in place and never change your address.

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Co-working Spaces

Flexible desks and private studios inside Dtec, the region's largest technology coworking campus.

From 1 deskLicence included
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Commercial Offices

Fitted and shell-and-core offices across TechnoHub, Silicon Park and the headquarters complex.

50 to 5,000 m²Fitted or shell
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Light Industrial Units

Warehouses and light industrial units with direct access to Dubai's logistics corridors.

Dock accessPower on demand
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Boutique Towers

Stand-alone office buildings for companies that want their name on the door.

Whole buildingNaming rights
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Land and Built-to-Suit

Plots and built-to-suit developments for headquarters, campuses and production facilities.

Masterplan 2040Long leases
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Retail Spaces

High-footfall retail and F&B units serving a community of 100,000 people.

Street-levelCommunity anchored

Trusted by global innovators

Startups, SMEs and multinational companies choose DSO as their base for innovation and growth.

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Establish your enterprise at DSO

Connect with our team to explore licensing, infrastructure and strategic expansion opportunities tailored to your organisation.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Can multinational companies establish regional headquarters in DSO?
Yes. Dubai Silicon Oasis provides a structured free zone framework suitable for multinational corporations establishing regional headquarters in the Middle East. Enterprises benefit from scalable commercial infrastructure and a regulated business environment designed for long-term operations.
What are the tax benefits for enterprise-level companies?
Qualifying free zone companies benefit from a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income under the UAE corporate tax regime, no personal income tax, customs duty exemptions within the zone and full repatriation of capital and profits.
Is 100% foreign ownership permitted?
Yes. Every company licensed in Dubai Silicon Oasis can be fully foreign-owned. No local sponsor or service agent is required.
What commercial spaces are available for large teams?
DSO offers fitted and shell-and-core offices in TechnoHub and Silicon Park, boutique office buildings, light industrial units, land plots and built-to-suit developments. Teams can start in Dtec coworking and scale into a dedicated headquarters without leaving the city.
Can enterprises collaborate with startups within DSO?
Absolutely. Dtec hosts more than a thousand startups, Oraseya Capital invests from within the zone and the industry clusters run regular programmes, pilots and testbeds, including drone, robotics and autonomous mobility trials on DSO's own streets.
What regulatory approvals are required to establish an enterprise in DSO?
Company registration and licensing are handled by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) through a single-window process. Depending on the activity, sector-specific approvals are coordinated by the DSO business setup team.

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