Silicon Central is a two-level retail and leisure destination located within Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). It functions as a suburban mall and community hub serving residents, employees of nearby tech and education precincts, and visitors from surrounding neighbourhoods. The centre combines a large hypermarket, fashion and lifestyle stores, casual dining and service outlets with a design that emphasises natural light, planting and water features.
Silicon Central is positioned in Dubai Silicon Oasis, a technology-focused free zone and residential area in eastern Dubai. The development is a two-level shopping and leisure complex with a gross leasable area of 81,500 square metres. Its architecture, by Design International, is organised around five large pebble-shaped volumes and five internal plazas named The Cave, The Canyon, The Forest, The Lagoon and The Mirage. The design recreates an oasis-like environment using plants, water and daylight.
The nearest metro reference is the Green Line (code G30), around 12,360 metres away. By road, Silicon Central is approximately:
Typical driving times are around 17 minutes to Dubai Mall and 18 minutes to Dubai International Airport, depending on traffic and route.
Silicon Central is home to Lulu Hypermarket, the centre’s largest store. Its retail mix includes fashion, accessories, home and sports brands such as Defacto, OVS, Forever 21, Calliope, Flo, Bella Maison, Splash and Penti. The dining selection includes Starbucks, Illy Café, Papparoti, Famous Dave, Yuchi, Bloomsbury, Friends Avenue Café and McDonald’s, alongside 24 casual restaurants and cafés and 21 food court units.
Service and lifestyle outlets include currency exchange desks, pharmacies, telecom and fitness operators, beauty services and medical facilities. Electric vehicle charging is available in the car parks, while waste-management and energy-saving technologies support the centre’s environmentally conscious concept.
The shopping centre offers extensive parking, with figures ranging from 3,300 to 3,500 spaces. Landscaped internal public spaces and plazas form a key part of its circulation and leisure offer.
The foundation stone for the mall was laid on 19 April 2017. Construction was planned for 30 months, with a launch timed to coincide with Dubai EXPO 2020. Originally planned under the working name Avenues Mall, the project was renamed Silicon Central before opening. Designed by Design International, it draws on traditional desert movement, with five pebble-shaped forms creating an architectural gateway to an interior oasis.
Silicon Central sits within the wider Dubai Silicon Oasis community, which combines residential, commercial and technology-focused districts. The shopping centre is a key landmark in this part of the neighbourhood.
Given its tenant mix and location, Silicon Central is suited to:
Nearby schools include Indian International School, around 0.5 km away, and GEMS Wellington Academy, Dubai Silicon Oasis, approximately 1.3 km away. Their proximity reinforces the centre’s role within DSO’s family-oriented community infrastructure.
Where exactly is Silicon Central?
Silicon Central sits within Dubai Silicon Oasis in eastern Dubai, at approximately latitude 25.111365 and longitude 55.374677.
What are the main facilities at the centre?
The complex includes Lulu Hypermarket, fashion and lifestyle stores, 24 casual restaurants and cafés, 21 food court units, fitness and service outlets, landscaped plazas and electric vehicle charging in the car park.
How do I get there by public transport?
The nearest metro reference is the Green Line (code G30), around 12,360 metres away. The centre is accessible by road from Dubai Silicon Oasis, with convenient driving links to central Dubai and major city destinations.
Is there parking and accessibility on site?
Silicon Central provides extensive car parking and designated electric vehicle charging points. Internal circulation is arranged around five plazas, with natural light and planted areas integrated throughout the design.
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