Liwan vs Silicon Oasis
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,522 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | Liwan | Silicon Oasis |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 1,094 | AED 1,149 |
| Median sale price | AED 881K | AED 1.05M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 630K | AED 672K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 1.17M | AED 1.51M |
| Recorded sales | 509 | 1,013 |
| Off-plan share | 41% | 38% |
What the data shows
Priced within a few percent of each other
At AED 1,094 and AED 1,149 per square foot, these two sit within 5% 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
509 sales against 1,013 — both areas trade actively enough that finding a buyer or a comparable is unlikely to be the constraint.
Both are established, resale-led markets
With off-plan at 41% and 38%, most buyers in both areas are purchasing completed property. Pricing here reflects what people will pay today rather than a developer's launch strategy.
Price per square foot by month
Liwan
AED 1,094Silicon Oasis
AED 1,149What sells in each
Liwan
Silicon Oasis
Better for what
No overall winner — it depends what you are buying for
AED 1,094 per square foot, and a typical sale around AED 0.88M.
1,013 recorded sales in the period — more comparables and more active buyers.
41% 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 Liwan more expensive than Silicon Oasis?
Silicon Oasis is more expensive. Liwan has a median of AED 1,094 per square foot against AED 1,149 in Silicon Oasis, based on 1,522 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, Liwan or Silicon Oasis?
Silicon Oasis recorded more sales — 1,013 against 509 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is Liwan or Silicon Oasis better for off-plan?
Liwan has the higher off-plan share, at 41% of recorded sales against 38%.