At the height of the pandemic, with worldwide lockdowns rampant, the near future looked quite bleak for companies operating in the coworking sector.
Fast-forward to mid-2021, the business world is now much more accustomed to the “next normal,” especially given the wide-scale vaccination campaigns currently ongoing, and these companies are breathing a sigh of relief.
Here are 5 noteworthy coworking spaces in Abu Dhabi that you should consider for your business.
1. WeWork
Location: Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi
Price: Available upon request
A list of coworking spaces wouldn’t be complete without a mention of WeWork, one of the top innovators in the industry.
WeWork launched in the UAE in February of 2020, partnering with Hub71 in Abu Dhabi. It offers collaborative and flexible workspaces, including over 1,200 desks and light-filled lounges.
Given its strategic location at Hub71, a thriving tech ecosystem in the emirate, WeWork’s offices allow tenants to be present at the heart of Abu Dhabi’s tech innovation drive, opening up networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, startups and other business professionals.
Amenities provided include high-speed Wi-Fi, enhanced cleaning services, enhanced HVAC standards, professional and social events, and more.
Find out more here.
2. Regus
Location: 8 coworking spaces, including Al Sila Tower in ADGM Square
Price: Starting from AED 509 per person per month (differs per location)
Regus is another prominent international company specializing in coworking spaces.
With 497 private offices, 210 coworking desks, and 17 meeting rooms across 8 different locations, Abu Dhabi-based companies won’t be limited by choice.
Amenities include secure, business-grade technology and Wi-Fi, Business address and mail handling, cleaning, utilities & security, shared break-out areas for meeting others and collaboration, regular networking and personal growth events, and more.
Find out more here.
3. WitWork
Location: 7 locations, including Al Yasmine Lobby Lounge
Price:
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AED 25 per person for a daily pass
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AED 125 per person per week
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AED 250 per person per month
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AED 666 per person per annual quarter
Moving away from international firms for a moment, our next company is WitWork, a UAE-headquartered coworking brand founded in 2018.
Equipped with knowledge of the local and regional markets, WitWork operates a bit differently than the previous 2 entries. WitWork collaborates with existing outlets - restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and pubs - reviving overlooked areas that don’t receive much footfall. This lean business model makes it easy for WitWork to expand to newer venues at a faster pace.
Amenities for WitWork members include plenty of seats and power plugs to stay connected, fast, reliable and secure high speed Wi-Fi, free coffee & discounts on F&B, discounts on meeting room bookings, various community events and networking opportunities, and more.
Find out more here.
4. GlassQube Coworking (GQC)
Location: 3 locations, including Silver Tower, Level 4, Corniche Road
Prices:
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Starting from AED 195 per month per person (students)
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Starting from AED 750 per month per person (professionals)
Another local brand, GlassQube Coworking launched in Abu Dhabi in 2016, and was the emirate’s first fully dedicated co-working space at the time. It is currently the UAE’s largest operator of coworking spaces.
GQC offers beautiful, open-air, highly affordable workspaces. Amenities include high speed Wi-Fi, free use of the Coffee Lounge & Bar, access to the GQC national network, and more.
Find out more here.
5. ServCorp
Location: World Trade Centre and Etihad Towers
Price:
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Hot Desk: AED 900 per month (offers available)
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Dedicated Desk: Starting from AED 1200 per month (offers available)
The last entry on our list is another international brand. ServCorp offers coworking spaces in two locations in Abu Dhabi, with different price structures and offers.
Amenities include fast and secure Wi-Fi, printing, copying and scanning, lockers, unlimited access to select beverages, in-house IT support, free parking, and more.
Find out more here.