Startup facilities
Reviews describe strong facilities for startups, with good capacity and easy access for meetings.
Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus - Dtec
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dtec is a coworking and event space for technology startups in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices. Reviews highlight its startup facilities, 24/7 access and lively tech community, while the free-zone setup can appeal to founders establishing a company.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
497 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Flexible access
The office operates around the clock, which suits founders and teams working irregular hours.
Tech community
The campus has an energetic technology ecosystem where startups and entrepreneurs can meet.
Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms are described as well lit, well air-conditioned and equipped with modern technology.
Work environment
Several reviews describe the offices as clean, well maintained and comfortable for working.
Startup guidance
One reviewer found mentorship and guidance readily available when exploring a startup.
Campus amenities
A review mentions green areas, a playing area and a sleeping room for short breaks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check parking. Ask about current parking allocation and fees before taking an office; reviews mention charges above 160 dhs per day.
Allow extra time. Build in a buffer for plan changes, licensing updates or closure requests because several reviews report long delays.
Confirm contacts. Verify a working email and phone contact before committing; one review found the listed channels unusable.
Inspect seating. If considering a flexi desk, check the chair comfort and available daylight in the specific workspace first.
Plan bookings. Allow time for meeting-room bookings, which one reviewer said could only be arranged through a remote email team.
Use late access. The 24x7 office access may be useful if your team works outside standard hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Technohub 1, Dubai Silicon Oasis Near Axiom HQ and RIT University
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
24/7 access
Around-the-clock office access is mentioned as a useful feature for startup teams.
high speed wifi
High-speed Wi-Fi is mentioned among the workspace features available to entrepreneurs.
Common Concerns
Parking costs
Parking is a major concern, with one review reporting daily charges above AED 160 and limited staff spaces.
Poor support
Reviews report unanswered emails and phone calls, especially when handling problems or company closure.
Slow processes
Plan changes and other administrative requests have reportedly taken weeks or months to resolve.
Lift outages
One recent review says the lift was repeatedly unavailable, affecting day-to-day access.
Flexi desks
A long-term user found flexi-desk seating uncomfortable and lacking natural light.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
Aed 25,000
HotDesk
“HotDesk charges are Aed 25,000 including 2 visas not fair”Google review · January 2020
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The Bottom Line
Dtec is a coworking and event campus for technology startups in Dubai Silicon Oasis. You can work from shared desks or offices, use meeting and event spaces, and connect with other startup teams. Reviews also point to mentorship and guidance, 24/7 office access, high-speed Wi-Fi and a lively technology-focused atmosphere.
The physical setting is one of Dtec’s stronger points. Customers describe clean, well-maintained offices, modern meeting-room technology and a campus with greenery, a playing area and even a sleeping room for short breaks. There are also restaurants and a food court, although older reviews found the food options limited.
Parking needs careful checking before you commit. Recent reviews describe limited spaces, newly charged staff parking and costs of more than 160 dhs per day. This is a very different picture from an older review praising the basement parking, so ask about the current arrangement rather than relying on past information.
The biggest caution is administration. Several customers report unanswered emails, poor phone contact and lengthy delays with plan upgrades, licence updates or closing a company. Dtec may suit a startup seeking a ready-made tech community, but get the support process, fees and parking terms clear in writing first.