International City Ph 2 & 3 vs Silicon Oasis
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,924 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | International City Ph 2 & 3 | Silicon Oasis |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,150 | AED 1,149 |
| Median sale price | AED 782K | AED 1.05M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 510K | AED 672K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 911K | AED 1.51M |
| Recorded sales | 911 | 1,013 |
| Off-plan share | 72% | 38% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,150 and AED 1,149 per square foot, these two sit within 0% of each other. Price is unlikely to be the deciding factor — the split below on unit mix and off-plan share will matter more.
Comparable turnover
911 sales against 1,013 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
One is a construction market, the other a resale market
72% of sales in International City Ph 2 & 3 are off-plan, against 38% in Silicon Oasis. In International City Ph 2 & 3 you are largely buying forward from developers with payment plans; in Silicon Oasis you are mostly buying an existing home from an existing owner. Those are different transactions with different risks.
Only one has a metro station on record
International City Ph 2 & 3 records Rashidiya Metro Station against 78% of its sales. No station is recorded for Silicon Oasis, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
International City Ph 2 & 3
AED 1,150Silicon Oasis
AED 1,149What sells in each
International City Ph 2 & 3
Silicon Oasis
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,149 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 1.05M.
1,013 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
72% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
62% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is International City Ph 2 & 3 more expensive than Silicon Oasis?
International City Ph 2 & 3 is more expensive. International City Ph 2 & 3 has a median of AED 1,150 per square foot against AED 1,149 in Silicon Oasis, based on 1,924 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, International City Ph 2 & 3 or Silicon Oasis?
Silicon Oasis recorded more sales — 1,013 against 911 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is International City Ph 2 & 3 or Silicon Oasis better for off-plan?
International City Ph 2 & 3 has the higher off-plan share, at 72% of recorded sales against 38%.