Dubai: Why more tenants are opting for co-living spaces

Dubai: Why more tenants are opting for co-living spaces

A relatively new concept, it is a place where people interact, share co-work space, and common areas

Interior of HIVE co-living in Jumairah Village Circle- Dubai. Photo: Rahul Gajjar

Published: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 8:00 AM Last updated: Wed 8 Jun 2022, 8:39 AM

Tuoyo Sakpere, a Londoner, is new to Dubai. He did not go through the hassle of hunting for an apartment, signing documents at the real estate office, registering for a utility connection or other rigmaroles involved in signing up for a rented flat in the UAE. He chose a co-living accommodation.

Though relatively a new concept in Dubai, co-living is the place where people interact, share co-work space, and common areas and get to meet like-minded people.

“I chose co-living because I am new to Dubai and it provides an opportunity to network and meet a lot of other people. This is a new country, so it’s easier to meet people. Convenience and cost are other reasons as apartments are furnished. Then you have a gym, lounge pool, library and many other facilities here. It’s like having everything in one building,” says Sakpere, a freelancer.

Though co-living is similar to the shared housing concept, it’s more organised, legal and controlled by a