Sunshine Residences, Dubai Silicon Oasis

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Sunshine Residences is the latest project of Sun and Sand Developers (SASD). It is located at Nadd Hessa Street, Dubai Silicon Oasis. This project was launched in 2013 and completed by 2016. Chawla Architectural & Consulting Engineers is the architectural consultant of the project. Sunshine Residences, Dubai consists of 40 units of 3-bedroom duplex apartments, six units of studio apartments and four retail shops. These luxury duplex apartments come with a private terrace and floor to ceiling windows. The building has one basement, a ground floor, a podium level and 11 residential floors.

Dubai Silicon Oasis is a mixed-use development spanning over 7.2 million sq. m. It features a perfect blend of residential, commercial and recreational spaces. Dubai Silicon Oasis is described as a city within a city that sits at the intersection of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Dubai-Al Ain Road. This community is categorised into three main parts: a technology park, residential towers with an assortment of luxurious apartments and sub-communities of villas within the technology park. DSO is a perfect community for families, professionals and students offering a comfortable lifestyle and state-of-the-art facilities.

• Type of building: Residential
• Location: Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Developer: Sun and Sand Developers (SASD)
• Number of floors: 14
• Unit type: Studio, 3-bedroom apartments
• Type of ownership: Freehold
• Amenities: Gymnasium, swimming pool, play area, jacuzzi, sauna, steam rooms

Ample covered parking space is available in the building for residents whereas visitors can look out for the empty spots on the street or consider paid parking options nearby.

There are multiple fast-moving elevators in Sunshine Residences with the backup power system.

The building has 24-hour security with CCTV surveillance for effective monitoring. There is an on-site maintenance facility. Electricity and water services are provided by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The district cooling provider of Sunshine Residences is Empower.

There is a well-equipped gymnasium in Sunshine Residences. Other fitness amenities include swimming pool, jacuzzi, separate steam and sauna rooms for men and women.

Residents can also access indoor a children’s play area present within the premises. Retail shops are present at the ground level. Supermarkets and schools are within the area making it convenient for families.

The impressive entrance unfolds into a luxurious lobby in the building where guests or visitors can unwind. Round-the-clock concierge service is available for guests and residents.

Sunshines Residences, DSO is a pet-friendly building.

The building has a fire alarm and fire-fighting system to deal with any unfortunate incident.

The building has 40 units of 3-bedroom duplex apartments and 6 units of studio apartments. Here’s a brief overview of the apartment types in Sunshine Residences, Dubai Silicon Oasis.

Studio apartments have the coverage areas ranging between 600 sq. ft. and 630 sq. ft. These flats consists of large sleeping areas, open kitchens, bathrooms and spacious balconies.

3-bedroom flats in Sunshine Residences, DSO cover 2,518 sq. ft. to 2,540 sq. ft. The units come with bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, built-in wardrobes, maid’s room with attached bathrooms, study rooms and spacious closed kitchens. There are huge halls offering splendid views. There is a private terrace in each duplex offering community views.

Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) is a perfect choice for those who want to live close to their place of work. Apartments for rent in Dubai Silicon Oasis suits those who are related to science and technology, or to those who are interested in living in a tranquil environment.

Those looking for an affordable place to live away from the hassle of the city can consider apartments for rent in Sunshine Residences. Rental trends are as follows:

• The average annual rent for studio flats is AED 29k
• Annual rents for a 3-bedroom duplex in Sunshine Residences lies between AED 100k and AED 110k

Rents are calculated on a per annum basis. One can pay annual lease in post-dated cheques. The number of cheques paid can vary from four to eight and even monthly in some cases.

People interested in apartments for sale in Sunshine Residences can find the following price trends helpful:

• The sale price for 3-bedroom apartments varies between AED 2.1M and AED 2.3M

The price range depends largely on the total area of the apartments, location and the amenities offered. You can compare these prices to the Dubai Silicon Oasis apartments for sale.

3-bedroom apartments in Sunshine Residences exhibit the rental yield of 6.8%.

These figures are based on the services charges for Sunshine Residences* as per the Dubai Land Department.

There are many different types of Dubai service charges, read up on the service charges guide if you are interested in buying a property in Dubai.

*These charges are subject to change.

Silicon Oasis, Tennis and Basketball Courts Bus Station and Silicon Oasis, The Blue Oasis Bus Station are located within a 3 to 6-minute walking distance. Residents can also access Silicon Oasis Indian School Bus Station and Silicon Oasis Emirates Staff Buildings Bus Station at a 2-minute drive, by car.

Rashidiya Metro Station and Emirates Metro Station are located at a 12 to 15-minute drive, by car.

Residents can find many popular restaurants near Sunshine Residences, DSO. These include:

• Sarhad Darbar Restaurant
• Abzi’s House of Burger
• Taco Barrio

Sarhad Darbar is a Pakistani restaurant located on the ground floor of Silicon Heights 2 at a 2-minute walking distance.

Fast food enthusiasts can head towards Abzi’s House of Burger located at Silicon Heights 2, Near West Zone Supermarket, Dubai Silicon Oasis at a 2-minute walking distance.

Taco Barrio serves Mexican cuisine. It is located on the ground floor of Icon Building, Near Premier Inn Hotel, Dubai Silicon Oasis at a 5-minute walking distance.

Mud Pot Restaurant and Cafeteria is also located on the ground floor of Icon Tower at a 5-minute walking distance.

Other restaurants accessible within 2 to 7-minute driving distance are Waffle and Crepe, Cino Italian Restaurant & Café, Route E66, Haru, Magic Corn Restaurant and Canto Restaurant FZE.

Residents can find several supermarkets near Sunshine Residences for daily grocery shopping, the nearest ones include:

• Al Madina Supermarket
• West Zone Fresh Supermarket
• Carrefour Market DSO
• Arham Grocery FZCO
• All Day Minimarket

These are located within a 3-minute drive fulfilling your daily grocery requirements. You can also visit Choithrams, Al Madina Mart, Zaal Grocery, Green Park Supermarket FZCO and Spring Green Park Supermarket within 3 to 5-minute drive by car.

There are numerous residential buildings near Sunshine Residence located within walking distance. These include:

• Binghatti Vista – residential building
• Binghatti Views – residential building
• Binghatti Gardens – residential building
• The Blue Oasis Building – residential building
• Silicon Residences – residential building

These apartment buildings in Dubai have spacious apartments. Residents can also access DHP Residency, Azure Residences, Binghatti Horizons, Uniestate Millennium Tower, Altia Residences and Al Zarooni Building within a 10-minute drive.

A few notable landmarks near Sunshine Residences are:

• Cedre Shopping Center
• Ras al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Al Habtoor Polo and Resort Club

Residents looking for the nearest shopping destination can head towards Cedre Shopping Center. It is situated at a 7-minute drive by car.

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife park in United Arab Emirates featuring mangroves and lagoons. It is home to flamingos. It is located at an 11-minute drive by car. Dubai Creek Tower is a tourist attraction designed by the Spanish architect, Santiago Calatrava. It is inspired by the traditional Arabian minarets and lily flowers. This global icon is located at a 14-minute drive by car.

Being a residential building in Dubai Silicon Oasis, Sunshine Residence has a calm and quiet neighbourhood. It might not appeal to those fond of busy city life. There are only a few recreational spots and tourist attractions in DSO, therefore, residents can head towards neighbouring communities or popular areas such as Downtown Dubai to avail this facility.