PALM JUMEIRAH vs SILICON OASIS
Both areas compared on price, entry level, liquidity and off-plan share, using 1,663 sales recorded by the Dubai Land Department between 1 Jan 2026 and 31 Jul 2026.
| Metric | PALM JUMEIRAH | SILICON OASIS |
|---|---|---|
| Median price / sqft | AED 3,531 | AED 1,149 |
| Median sale price | AED 5.70M | AED 1.05M |
| Entry level (p25) | AED 3.50M | AED 672K |
| Upper range (p75) | AED 10.53M | AED 1.51M |
| Recorded sales | 650 | 1,013 |
| Off-plan share | 37% | 38% |
What the data shows
The price gap is substantial
PALM JUMEIRAH trades at AED 3,531 per square foot against AED 1,149 in SILICON OASIS — 3.1× the price for the same floor area. At that spread these are not really competing for the same buyer; the decision is closer to choosing a budget than choosing a location.
What AED 1.5M buys
At current medians, AED 1.5 million buys roughly 1,305 sq ft in SILICON OASIS against about 425 sq ft in PALM JUMEIRAH. That is the difference between a comfortable two-bedroom and a compact one in most Dubai layouts.
Comparable turnover
650 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 37% 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.
Different stock
The most commonly sold unit in PALM JUMEIRAH is 2 B/R, against 1 B/R in SILICON OASIS. That usually signals a different resident profile — and a different rental pool if you are buying to let.
Only one has a metro station on record
PALM JUMEIRAH records Palm Jumeirah against 97% of its sales. No station is recorded for SILICON OASIS, which in practice tends to mean car-dependent.
Price per square foot by month
PALM JUMEIRAH
AED 3,531SILICON OASIS
AED 1,149What sells in each
PALM JUMEIRAH
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.
38% off-plan, so more choice on payment plans and more stock arriving.
63% of sales are completed property you can occupy or let immediately.
Common questions
Is PALM JUMEIRAH more expensive than SILICON OASIS?
PALM JUMEIRAH is more expensive. PALM JUMEIRAH has a median of AED 3,531 per square foot against AED 1,149 in SILICON OASIS, based on 1,663 recorded sales.
Which has more property sales, PALM JUMEIRAH or SILICON OASIS?
SILICON OASIS recorded more sales — 1,013 against 650 in the period 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Jul 2026.
Is PALM JUMEIRAH or SILICON OASIS better for off-plan?
SILICON OASIS has the higher off-plan share, at 38% of recorded sales against 37%.