Lulu Hypermarket
The large Lulu Hypermarket covers everyday groceries and electronics, making the mall useful for regular errands.
Silicon Central Mall
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Silicon Central Mall is a spacious community shopping mall in Dubai Silicon Oasis, anchored by a very large Lulu Hypermarket. It suits everyday grocery runs, relaxed browsing and family outings, with a food court, restaurants and activities such as bowling and kids’ play areas.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
5,832 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Easy Walking
The spacious, bright layout is comfortable for a full-circle walk without the crowded feel of larger malls.
Family Activities
Families can combine shopping and dining with bowling, kids’ play areas, a train ride or football-themed activities.
Food Court
The food court has comfortable seating and enough space, with choices that reviewers found suitable for different tastes.
Spacious Parking
Parking is repeatedly described as plentiful, which is useful during busier shopping periods.
Clean Facilities
Reviewers highlight clean washrooms and well-maintained baby and kids’ restrooms for easier family visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Parking. Before staying longer than three hours, check the current parking rules and validation process; one visitor was charged through Salik.
Visit Quietly. For a calmer walk and easier browsing, consider going outside the busier Friday-to-Sunday period.
Allow Time. If you only want the currently established shops and food court, a couple of hours may be enough.
Follow Signs. Allow extra time for arrival because the basement parking entrance and Gate 2 approach can be confusing.
Plan Activities. Check which entertainment options are running before visiting, since reviewers have reported that the cinema was not operating.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Goal Rush
This football-themed event included games, PS5 zones, VR experiences, competitions and prizes for both children and adults.
UFC Gym
A visitor stopped at UFC Gym and highlighted the friendly experience, including the chance to hold the UFC belt.
Pappa roti
Pappa roti is mentioned as one reviewer’s personal favourite among the mall’s food and coffee stops.
Zudio
Reviewers point to Zudio for affordable apparel and a good collection, including purchases made for Eid.
Common Concerns
Parking Fees
Only three hours are free in some reviews, after which parking is reported at AED 15 per hour.
Unclear Signage
Visitors have reported that paid-parking information and basement-entry signs are difficult to spot or understand.
No Cinema
Several reviews say the cinema is not operating, which limits the mall’s entertainment options.
Limited Variety
Some visitors still find the food court and shopping selection limited, with retail spaces awaiting occupancy.
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The Bottom Line
Silicon Central Mall is a practical community mall in Dubai Silicon Oasis, especially useful when you want to combine a substantial grocery trip with lunch or a little browsing. Lulu Hypermarket is the main draw, while Zudio, Max Fashion and other outlets cover affordable clothing and everyday shopping. The mall’s spacious layout also makes it comfortable for an unhurried walk.
Food is a strong part of the visit. Reviewers mention the food court’s comfortable seating and choices such as Khau Galli, Bosporus and Pappa roti, alongside cafés and restaurants. Families can add kids’ play areas, a train ride, bowling or event-style activities such as Goal Rush, which featured PS5 zones and VR experiences.
The mall is generally described as clean, bright, calm and easy to park at, with useful baby and kids’ restrooms. It can feel less crowded than Dubai’s larger malls, although Friday to Sunday may be busier. Retail occupancy and food-court variety are still developing, and several reviews say the cinema is not operating.
The main caution is parking: reviews report three free hours followed by AED 15 per hour, with some visitors finding the signage unclear. Check the rules before settling in for a long meal or family outing.