Hello! I am moving to Dubai soon and I am wondering what the driving commute is like from Marina to Silicon Oasis in the mornings/evenings, or if it would be wiser to live in Silicon Oasis (where I will also be working), and then travel into Dubai itself on weekends. I have heard that...

Hi all I am moving to Dubai in the next few months and I am in the process of finding a good school for my two children for the year Sept 2016 at FS2 and Grade 2 levels. I identified GEMS Wellington Academy in Silicon Oasis. It seems to suit us from location point of view. There is also a...

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis Hi all, I'm starting a job in September as a Teacher in the GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis. Just wondering if anyone else is? Or if anyone is currently been out there a year or two and has any tips/advise? Looking forward to hearing from all...

Hello All: i recenty moved to dubai and i am put up in dubai silicon oasis due to its proximity to my office... anyone else in this forum living here ? Cheers !

Does anyone know any places to eat that are good/reasonable price around there? Or even takeaways or anything, KFC etc? Thanks

Hi everyone! I'm 29, male, single, and from western Europe. I'm thinking of accepting an offer to join an IT company in Dubai. Initially, I was under the impression that I'd be based in the Jameirah area, but I recently discovered that I will be working and living in Silicon Oasis. I'd never...

Hello My name is Chris. My wife and I are moving to Dubai this summer. I am moving in August and she will be joining me in September. We are both in our early 20s and are looking for the best/affordable places to live. My work is near Academic City/Silicon Oasis so reasonable distance from...

Hi I am about to move with my wife and three young sons to Dubai (in July 2012). We have two options and can either live at the Springs or SIlicon Oasis and we would be really grateful to get some impartial views on the benefits (and drawbacks) of both. We think we can get our children in to...

Hi all, I'l be start working in Dubai next month in Dubai Outsource Zone. I am looking for studio and 1 bed apartments in Silicon Oasis. I am told the SkyCourts towers are good, is it true? I am looking for an apartment close to markets, cafes etc. and also have decent gym & pool. My budget is...

Hi all, Might be taking up a job offer working for a business based in Silicon Oasis, starting in June. I have the option of free accomodation (1 bed apt) in Silicon Oasis (which I guess is where most of my colleagues will be) or a housing allowance. Just wondering what anyone's thoughts...

Could anyone advice me on the following: We'll be moving to Dubai before the beginning of next school year and have applied to a couple of IB schools. We've just found out that we will be accommodated in Silicon Oasis, but the school we prefer is Raffles in Um Suqeim. Before we do the big...