Silicon Central Mall brings shopping, groceries, restaurants and indoor entertainment together in Dubai Silicon Oasis. You can combine a LuLu grocery trip with clothing shopping, book an activity for the children or meet friends for a meal.
I would consider it for a family afternoon with a few specific stops in mind. If you are travelling from another part of Dubai, compare the journey with the shops, restaurants or activities you actually want to visit.
This guide covers published opening hours, shopping options, entertainment prices and the practical details that can affect your time and budget.
Official online information checked on 10 September 2026. Prices, tenant listings and operating arrangements may change.
Silicon Central Mall at a Glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Location | Dubai Silicon Oasis |
| Layout | Two retail and leisure levels, according to the operator |
| Main grocery stop | LuLu Hypermarket |
| Listed entertainment | Fabyland, Total Ninja, Global Art and Seoul Spot |
| Parking capacity | Operator lists 3,200 spaces |
| Suggested visit length | Around two to four hours for shopping, food and one activity |
| Mall contact | +971 4 372 5001 |
The layout and parking capacity come from Line Investments & Property’s mall profile. Entertainment options appear in the official directory, while the telephone number is listed on the contact page.
The suggested visit length is my planning estimate, rather than an official recommendation.
Is Silicon Central Mall Worth Visiting?
Silicon Central makes sense when you can combine several things in one trip. For nearby residents, that might mean groceries, a pharmacy stop and dinner. For families, a booked activity can give the afternoon a clear starting point.
| Your priority | How I would plan the visit |
|---|---|
| Groceries and household shopping | Bring a list and leave chilled purchases until departure |
| A family activity | Book the session first and arrange food around it |
| Clothing or footwear | Confirm the branch has the item or size you need |
| A restaurant visit | Check the menu and reserve directly where appropriate |
| A cinema outing | Confirm an operating cinema and screening before travelling |
For tourists with limited time, the right shopping destination depends on the experience they want. Our shopping in Dubai guide compares malls, outlets and traditional markets to help you choose.
Where Is Silicon Central Mall?
Silicon Central is in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The mall’s official location page provides a map for navigation. Enter Silicon Central Mall when arranging a taxi or setting your destination. Using only “Silicon Oasis” is less precise because it refers to the wider neighbourhood.
I would avoid planning around a fixed driving time quoted in a guide. Your starting point, traffic and parking all affect when you reach the actual venue inside.
If you have an activity reservation, allow time to get from your parking space or drop-off point to reception.
Silicon Central Mall Opening Hours
The official timings page publishes the following regular schedule:
| Category | Days | Published hours |
|---|---|---|
| Shops and kiosks | Sunday–Wednesday | 10am–10pm |
| Shops and kiosks | Thursday–Saturday | 10am–11pm |
| Restaurants and cafés | Sunday–Wednesday | 10am–11pm |
| Restaurants and cafés | Thursday–Saturday | Opens at 10am; confirm closing time |
| LuLu Hypermarket | Daily | Opens at 8am; confirm closing time |
The page displays an ambiguous “12 PM” closing label for LuLu and Thursday–Saturday dining. I would confirm those closing times directly rather than interpret the label as midnight.
Entertainment sessions have their own availability. During Ramadan, public holidays or special events, check the schedule for the particular business you intend to visit.
Silicon Central Mall Shops
The mall’s shopping options cover clothing, footwear, children’s products, jewellery, groceries and home items.
Its website and official shop directory list these starting points:
| Shopping category | Listed stores |
|---|---|
| Clothing | Levi’s, R&B Fashion, REO Fashion |
| Footwear and accessories | ALDO, Crocs |
| Baby and children’s shopping | Babyshop |
| Jewellery | Malabar Gold, Avira Diamonds |
| Groceries | LuLu Hypermarket |
For furniture and home shopping, the official home category includes Home Box, Royaloak Furniture, Brands for Less, MINISO and Mumuso.
The pharmacy and beauty directory also lists Life Pharmacy, Docib Pharmacy and RITUALS. These are selected directory listings, rather than a complete inventory. Contact the store if you are travelling for a particular product, model or size.
For larger home purchases, ask about delivery, assembly, extra charges and return conditions before paying. A discounted display price may not represent the complete cost of getting an item home.
LuLu Hypermarket at Silicon Central
The official LuLu listing places the hypermarket on the ground floor. For a visit that includes playtime and a meal, I would leave groceries until the end. Chilled and frozen purchases are easier to manage when you can head straight home afterwards.
A larger weekly grocery shop will also need more time than the short final stop suggested in the itinerary below.
Currency Exchange and Everyday Errands
The mall lists Al Ansari Exchange on the ground floor. If currency exchange is part of your visit, ask about the current rate, fees and identification requirements. Compare the final amount received rather than assuming every counter offers the same deal.
Restaurants and Cafés at Silicon Central Mall
Choose the type of meal first: a quick stop between shops, a longer restaurant lunch or coffee while taking a break.
| Dining plan | Listed options |
|---|---|
| Restaurant meal | Gazebo, China Bistro, Barbeque Nation |
| Other restaurant choices | Kamat, Bosporus Express, Wingstop |
| Quick bites | McDonald’s, Jollibee, Tortilla, Raju Omlet |
| Coffee | Costa, Starbucks, illy Caffè |
| Bakery or dessert | Bloomsbury’s, Yuchi Korean Japanese Cafe & Bakery, Cold Stone Creamery |
These options appear in the official restaurant, food-court and café directories.
I would budget using the chosen restaurant’s current menu. A coffee stop, fast-food order and restaurant lunch have different costs, so a single mall-wide “meal for two” estimate is not especially useful.
For allergies or dietary requirements, discuss ingredients and preparation directly with the restaurant.
If active play is the main event, consider placing the larger meal afterwards.
Family Entertainment at Silicon Central Mall
Fabyland
Fabyland’s official mall listing places it on the first floor and describes soft play, kiddie rides, video and skill games, climbing and trampoline activities.
It is worth considering when children want a choice of play experiences. Before paying, identify the attractions they want to use and ask which package covers them.
Age, height and participation requirements can differ between attractions. Purchasing entry or game credits does not necessarily give every child access to every activity.
Total Ninja Activities and Age Groups
Total Ninja is also listed on the first floor. Its official activities page describes the following age groups:
| Activity | Published age guidance |
|---|---|
| Mini Ninja soft play | Ages 0–3 |
| Inflatable park and warrior obstacle course | Ages 4+ and adults |
| Warped Wall, Wipeout and Strike Arena | Ages 4+ and adults |
| Dodge Attack | Ages 7+ and adults |
For families with children of different ages, settle the activity choice before purchasing tickets. A toddler and an older sibling may need separate areas and different supervision arrangements.
For a four-year-old, confirm eligibility directly. The main activity listings say 4+, but a lower section of the pricing page contains conflicting 5+ wording.
Total Ninja Published Ticket Prices
The operator’s Dubai pricing page lists:
| Ticket | One hour | Two hours |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Ninja | AED 70 | AED 110 |
| Total Ninja | AED 100 | AED 160 |
These are published online prices checked for this guide, rather than a guaranteed checkout total.
Required Total Ninja socks are additional. The page contains inconsistent sock-price wording, so confirm that charge when booking.
The Mini Ninja description says admission includes one child and one parent or guardian, and excludes the main adventure park. Confirm the conditions for your selected session.
Parent Supervision and Spectator Entry
According to the operator’s official FAQs:
- Children aged 12 and under must remain accompanied by a parent or guardian older than 16.
- Non-participating spectators do not need a ticket.
- Participants must complete a waiver and safety briefing.
- Total Ninja socks are compulsory.
- Complimentary lockers are available.
- Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Arrive at Total Ninja reception 20 minutes before your session. Complete the waiver beforehand where possible, and allow additional time to park and reach the venue.
Decide which adults will participate. Watching from the café and joining a child on the equipment involve different admission arrangements.
Seoul Spot for Karaoke and Photos
Seoul Spot offers another option beyond active play. Its official listing describes Korean merchandise, a photo booth and a private karaoke room. It is on the first floor, next to Portofino Aesthetic Clinic and opposite WeAsian Food Hall.
I would consider it for a visit with friends or Korean pop-culture fans. Ask about karaoke availability, session length and pricing before arranging the rest of your outing.
Global Art also appears in the mall’s entertainment directory. Contact the venue about its current programme if it is the reason for your visit.
Does Silicon Central Mall Have a Cinema?
As checked on 10 September 2026, the mall’s official entertainment directory did not list a cinema operator or screening schedule.
If watching a film is the main purpose of your outing, confirm directly with the mall before travelling. Only arrange the rest of your visit around a movie once you have a confirmed venue and screening.
Parking and EV Charging
The mall’s operator lists 3,200 parking spaces on its property page. However, the official pages checked did not clearly confirm parking tariffs, free-parking duration, validation rules or operating EV chargers.
Check entrance signage for parking conditions. If charging is essential, confirm the charger location, connector and availability before relying on it.
Photograph your parking zone and note which entrance you used. When returning by taxi, establish the pickup point before requesting the car.
Getting There by Public Transport
Use RTA’s official S’hail journey planner to plan from your actual starting point to Silicon Central Mall.
Check the complete route, including:
- Transfers between services.
- Walking distance from the final stop.
- Departure times for your chosen day.
- Your return connection after shopping or an activity.
I would not choose a Metro station simply because a guide calls it the nearest. The most practical connection depends on where you are starting and the available onward transport.
With children, a stroller or shopping bags, compare the complete journey with a taxi. Our Dubai tourist transport guide explains the available options.
Facilities and Accessibility
The official services page lists facilities that can help with a longer family visit:
| Need | Listed facilities |
|---|---|
| Babies and young children | Changing facilities, feeding room and baby food chairs |
| Mobility support | Wheelchairs and accessible parking |
| Prayer | Prayer rooms for men and women |
| Visitor assistance | Customer-service desks and digital directories |
| Everyday services | ATMs, utility-payment machines and car wash |
| Help with a problem | Lost and found, first-aid room and trained staff |
If a particular accessible route or wheelchair is essential, ask customer service about availability and the best entrance before arriving.
The mall also states that pets are not allowed and smoking is prohibited inside.
How Much Should You Budget?
Separate the visit into activities, food, transport and shopping rather than use one fixed family budget.
For example, two children aged six and eight attending a one-hour Total Ninja session would have a base activity cost of AED 200 using the published rate. That excludes required socks, food, transport and any participating adult’s ticket. This is a calculation from the listed prices, not a family package.
For the rest of the budget:
- Choose food from the restaurant’s current menu.
- Include outward and return transport.
- Confirm any parking charge.
- Set a shopping allowance before browsing.
This gives you a more practical total than the activity price alone.
Offers and Events to Check Before Visiting
The mall maintains separate events and offers pages.
On 10 September 2026, the events page displayed past campaigns, while the offers page did not list an active promotion. An old poster or search result should therefore not be treated as a current deal.
Before planning around an offer, check its dates, participating stores, minimum spend and redemption conditions.
For a multi-visit activity pass, check expiry and sharing rules before comparing its price with single sessions.
My Suggested Three-Hour Visit
This example combines a one-hour Total Ninja session, a meal and focused shopping.
| Time allowance | Suggested plan |
|---|---|
| 20 minutes before the session | Check in at Total Ninja reception and complete the required briefing |
| 60 minutes | Enjoy the booked activity |
| 45 minutes | Have lunch or an early dinner |
| 40 minutes | Visit the stores on your list |
| 15 minutes | Collect any final groceries and leave |
Allow extra time before this schedule for travel, parking and walking to the venue.
Adjust the plan to the session you purchase. A larger grocery shop or two-hour activity will need more time.
For a shopping-focused visit, I would finish essential purchases first and keep the meal flexible. If choosing a morning visit, remember that retail shops open at 10am.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Silicon Central Mall opening hours?
Shops and kiosks open from 10am to 10pm Sunday–Wednesday and 10am to 11pm Thursday–Saturday. LuLu opens at 8am. Confirm its closing time and individual dining or entertainment hours through the official timings page or mall customer service.
Does Silicon Central Mall have a cinema?
The mall’s official entertainment directory did not list a cinema operator or screening schedule when checked on 10 September 2026. Contact the mall before travelling specifically to watch a film.
Is parking free at Silicon Central Mall?
The official pages checked did not clearly confirm current parking charges or free-parking conditions. Check the entrance signage or contact mall customer service before a longer visit.
What can children do at Silicon Central Mall?
The mall lists Fabyland and Total Ninja among its entertainment options. Total Ninja’s official activity guide includes a separate Mini Ninja soft-play area for ages 0–3 and activities for older children. Confirm the relevant age rules and supervision arrangements before booking.
