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Market reports, neighbourhood guides, operator interviews and the playbooks our advisors use every day across the UAE workspace landscape.

UAE Music Licensing Fees Start in December 2026: What Businesses Need to Know — featured article
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UAE Music Licensing Fees Start in December 2026: What Businesses Need to Know

UAE music-use licensing fees begin in December 2026. See which businesses may be affected, example annual tariffs and practical steps to take before the new framework starts.

Daniel Meyer28 Aug 2026
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UAE Small Business Relief Extended to 2029: What Small Businesses Need to Know
UAE business updates

UAE Small Business Relief Extended to 2029: What Small Businesses Need to Know

The UAE has extended Small Business Relief for Corporate Tax through tax periods ending on or before 31 December 2029. Here is what the AED 3 million threshold means, who may qualify, and what businesses should not assume.

Daniel Meyer8 Aug 2026
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Office Rents Are Rising in 2026: What Businesses Should Know
Market reports

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Office Rents Are Rising in 2026: What Businesses Should Know

Office rents are rising across Dubai and Abu Dhabi while prime availability remains tight. Here is what the latest 2026 market data means for businesses searching for office space.

Lena Fischer8 Aug 2026
Free Coworking & Workspaces in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi guides

Free Coworking & Workspaces in Abu Dhabi

Looking for somewhere free to work in Abu Dhabi? Discover free coworking spaces, creative workspaces and public libraries where you can bring your laptop and get some work done.

Lena Fischer7 Aug 2026
Business Centers in Dubai: How to Compare Locations, Costs, and Services
Dubai guides

Business Centers in Dubai: How to Compare Locations, Costs, and Services

A practical Dubai guide to comparing business-center locations, all-in costs, service levels and the building experience before paying a deposit.

Daniel Meyer12 Jun 2026
Serviced Offices in Abu Dhabi: Areas, Costs and What to Check Before You Sign
Abu Dhabi guides

Serviced Offices in Abu Dhabi: Areas, Costs and What to Check Before You Sign

Compare Abu Dhabi serviced offices by area, building experience, inclusions and agreement terms before you sign or rely on a provider for documentation.

Lena Fischer10 Jun 2026
Virtual Office UAE: When It Works and What to Verify
Virtual offices

Virtual Office UAE: When It Works and What to Verify

Learn when a UAE virtual office can be useful, what to verify before relying on one, and how to compare providers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

Daniel Meyer6 Jun 2026
Meeting Rooms in Dubai: Hourly Rooms, Day Offices, and Business Centers
Dubai guides

Meeting Rooms in Dubai: Hourly Rooms, Day Offices, and Business Centers

A practical guide to finding meeting rooms in Dubai, from hourly boardrooms to day offices inside business centers and serviced office providers.

Lena Fischer4 Jun 2026
How to choose between coworking and a private office in the UAE
Workspace strategy

How to choose between coworking and a private office in the UAE

Choose coworking or a private office around how your UAE team actually works: privacy, calls, client visits, fixed setups, costs and the documentation you need to verify.

Lena Fischer22 Apr 2026
Flexible Office Agreements in the UAE: What to Check Before You Sign
Leases & contracts

Flexible Office Agreements in the UAE: What to Check Before You Sign

Flexible office is a workspace model, not one contract type. Check terms, exit rights, renewals, fees, service levels and documentation before you sign.

Daniel Meyer8 Apr 2026
RFQs explained: getting comparable quotes from operators
RFQ playbook

RFQs explained: getting comparable quotes from operators

A practical guide to writing a workspace RFQ that gets comparable quotes from UAE business centers, serviced offices, coworking operators, and meeting room providers.

Lena Fischer24 Mar 2026
Business Bay vs DIFC in 2026: Which One Is Right for Your Team?
Neighbourhood guides

Business Bay vs DIFC in 2026: Which One Is Right for Your Team?

A current, practical comparison of Business Bay and DIFC, from office supply and market context to the building details that shape a team's everyday experience.

Daniel Meyer10 Mar 2026
Abu Dhabi Office Market Snapshot 2026: Rents, Occupancy and Areas to Watch
Market reports

Abu Dhabi Office Market Snapshot 2026: Rents, Occupancy and Areas to Watch

A current look at Abu Dhabi's 2026 office market, including rental growth, occupancy, new supply, Al Maryah Island, Al Reem Island and what office seekers should compare before choosing a location.

Lena Fischer18 Feb 2026
Managed offices vs traditional leases: a CFO's view
Workspace strategy

Managed offices vs traditional leases: a CFO's view

Managed offices can look more expensive at first glance. A CFO-style comparison looks at cash flow, fit-out cost, flexibility, risk, and the full operating cost of UAE office space.

Daniel Meyer29 Jan 2026