100 Million Square Feet of Park, and Your Moving Truck Can't Find the Entrance
The Oasis is Emaar's statement piece. A 100-million-square-foot ultra-luxury community built around landscaped parks, waterways, and the kind of architectural ambition that makes Arabian Ranches look modest. Mansions start at AED 20 million. The standard villas — if you can call anything here standard — begin around AED 7 million.
First handovers are projected for 2027–2028, which means right now, The Oasis is a construction site with a really compelling master plan. But buyers are already planning their moves, and as movers who've handled every Emaar community from Arabian Ranches to Dubai Hills to Creek Harbour, we know exactly what the early-phase moving experience looks like.
What The Oasis Actually Includes
Emaar is positioning The Oasis as a self-contained luxury ecosystem. The plan includes:
- Mansion Estates: 6–8 bedroom properties on massive plots with private gardens, pools, and separate staff quarters. These are the AED 20M+ tier.
- Designer Villas: 4–6 bedroom homes with premium finishes, smart home integration, and garden-facing layouts. Starting around AED 7M.
- Townhouses: More accessible entry points for families wanting The Oasis address without the mansion price tag.
- Central Park: A signature green spine connecting all sub-communities with walking trails, water features, and wellness spaces
- Retail and F&B: Planned high-end retail village with restaurants, wellness centres, and daily needs
- International school: On-site educational facility (details to be confirmed closer to handover)
The wellness-focused design is the differentiator. Emirates Hills has the legacy. Palm Jumeirah has the waterfront. The Oasis is betting on green space, landscaping, and a park-centric lifestyle that feels more like a resort than a housing development.
Location: Where The Oasis Sits
The Oasis occupies a strategic position with access to major highways:
- Arabian Ranches: Adjacent — 5 minutes
- Dubai Hills Mall: 10–15 minutes
- Downtown Dubai: 20–25 minutes via Al Khail Road
- Dubai Marina: 20–25 minutes via Emirates Road and Sheikh Zayed Road
- DXB Airport: 25–30 minutes
Like all villa communities, The Oasis will be car-dependent. No Metro access is planned. The surrounding highway network is well-developed though, and proximity to established communities means groceries, schools, and healthcare are within 10 minutes even before The Oasis's own amenities open.
Early-Phase Moving: Lessons from Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Hills
We've done this before. Moving into a community while construction continues on adjacent phases is a specific skillset. Here's what we've learned from similar Emaar and Nakheel handovers:
Construction Traffic
The access roads to completed villas route through active construction zones. Heavy machinery, temporary barriers, and construction trucks share the road with your moving truck. GPS won't help — the roads aren't mapped until they're permanent. Your movers need to coordinate with site security for the current access route on the morning of the move.
Temporary Utilities
Early-phase villas sometimes have temporary DEWA connections that are less stable than permanent infrastructure. We've had moves where the AC wasn't fully operational on move-in day. Check with Emaar's handover team 48 hours before your move to confirm power, water, and cooling are active. Moving furniture into a villa without AC in Dubai — even in winter — is not recommended.
Incomplete Community Facilities
The park, the retail village, the school — these come later. First residents are pioneers. You'll have your villa, your plot, and the highway. The nearest supermarket might be in Arabian Ranches or Dubai Hills for the first year. Factor this into your expectations.
Phased Handover Means Shifting Timelines
Emaar handover dates are targets, not guarantees. Build a two-week buffer into your moving timeline. Don't end your existing lease until you've done the handover inspection and confirmed the snagging list is resolved. We've seen tenants give notice on their apartment, only to have the villa handover delayed by three weeks. Temporary storage becomes essential — our storage guide covers your options.
White-Glove Moving for Luxury Properties
The Oasis isn't a community where you call the cheapest movers on Dubizzle. Properties at this price point come with furniture, art, and belongings that require specialised handling:
- Art and antiques: Custom crating, climate-controlled transport, specialist handlers. A single painting can be worth more than the moving truck.
- Wine collections: Temperature-controlled transport at 12–14°C. Regular moving trucks in Dubai heat will ruin a collection.
- Grand pianos: Piano movers with board-lifting experience. These instruments weigh 300–500kg and require flat-bed trolleys and specific doorway clearances.
- Home gym equipment: Commercial-grade treadmills, Technogym setups, Pelotons — each needs disassembly by certified technicians
- Smart home systems: Home automation gear (Crestron, Control4, Lutron) needs to be disconnected by the installer and reconfigured at the new property
Our white-glove moving guide covers the full premium moving process — from initial walkthrough assessment to final placement and unpacking.
Expected Moving Costs for The Oasis
Villa moving at this level involves pre-move assessments, specialised materials, extended timelines, and premium insurance coverage:
- 4-bed designer villa: AED 6,000–9,000 (standard furniture, professional packing)
- 6-bed mansion: AED 10,000–15,000 (including art handling and multiple truckloads)
- 8-bed+ estate: AED 15,000–25,000+ (multi-day move, separate staff quarters, garden furniture, custom crating)
- Additional: Art/antique insurance — 1–3% of declared value
- Additional: Climate-controlled transport — AED 1,500–3,000 per vehicle
These are full-service numbers including pre-move survey, custom packing materials, furniture protection, transport, placement, and post-move debris removal. The pre-move survey is free and typically happens 1–2 weeks before the move.
The Oasis vs Emirates Hills vs Tilal Al Ghaf
| Factor | The Oasis | Emirates Hills | Tilal Al Ghaf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Emaar | Emaar (original) | Majid Al Futtaim |
| Status | Under construction | Established (20+ years) | Partially handed over |
| Villa price range | AED 7M–50M+ | AED 15M–100M+ | AED 3M–15M+ |
| Lifestyle focus | Park + wellness | Golf + prestige | Lagoon + community |
| Community size | 100M sqft | Compact, exclusive | 30M sqft |
Emirates Hills has legacy and prestige — it's where Dubai's ultra-wealthy have lived for two decades. Tilal Al Ghaf offers the lagoon lifestyle at a more accessible price point. The Oasis aims to combine scale, green space, and luxury in a way neither has done. Whether it delivers on that promise depends on the next 2–3 years of construction.
Planning Your Move Now
If you've purchased at The Oasis and handover is approaching, start planning early. SAMA Movers offers luxury villa moving packages with pre-move assessments, Emaar handover coordination, and the kind of careful handling your investment deserves.
For comparison with other villa communities, read our Arabian Ranches guide and Dubai Hills guide.
Request a luxury moving consultation — we'll schedule a walkthrough of your property and provide a detailed moving plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I move into The Oasis by Emaar?
First handovers at The Oasis are projected for 2027–2028, with phased delivery across multiple sub-communities. Exact dates depend on construction progress. Emaar provides handover notifications approximately 3–6 months before your unit is ready. Build a two-week buffer into your moving timeline.
How much does it cost to move into a luxury villa at The Oasis?
A full-service luxury villa move starts at AED 6,000–9,000 for a 4-bed property and reaches AED 15,000–25,000+ for large mansion estates. This includes pre-move survey, custom packing, art handling, climate-controlled transport where needed, and full furniture placement.
Where is The Oasis located in Dubai?
The Oasis is located near Arabian Ranches with access to Al Khail Road and Emirates Road. It's 20–25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, 10–15 minutes from Dubai Hills Mall, and 25–30 minutes from DXB Airport. The community is car-dependent with no planned Metro access.
