Dubai trials co-working house at metro station

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is introducing co-working areas at Burjuman metro station.

The undertaking is scheduled to launch within the second quarter of 2024 on a trial foundation, providing an simply accessible, reasonably priced and provoking workspace inside the station itself.

It’s being rolled out in partnership with The Co-Spaces, a enterprise incubator licensed by Dubai SME and supplier of co-working options referred to as WO-RK.

“Based on the success of the launch of the first co-working space in Burjuman Metro Station, RTA will look at expanding it to other favourable locations along the metro network,” mentioned Mohammed Al Hammadi, Director of Commercial and Investment on the RTA.

“Through this initiative, RTA seeks to achieve its strategic goals aligned with Dubai Urban Plan 2040 aiming to make Dubai the world’s best city for living,” he added.

Situated inside the Dubai Metro community, WO-RK provides seamless accessibility through the metro and different public transport modes, avoiding the need for automotive commuting and contributing to the last-mile transport options.

In addition to its bodily workspace choices, WO-RK will present important enterprise assist providers, streamlining the method of acquiring mainland licences, Ejari and enterprise addresses.

It may also facilitate the expansion and improvement of companies inside its premises by means of academic and mentorship programmes.

“As we embark on this journey with the RTA, we look forward to shaping the future of workspaces together, offering a unique blend of convenience, flexibility, and community engagement,” mentioned Shahzad Bhatti, founding father of The Co-Spaces.

.@rta_dubai introduces a co-working idea with The Co-Spaces, a number one enterprise incubator licensed by the #Dubai SME and supplier of revolutionary co-working options referred to as WO-RK. The co-working house is scheduled to launch in Q2 of 2024 at Burjuman Metro Station… pic.twitter.com/nam2hGau5o

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