Question 1

What workspace services does Oh My Desk offer in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

We offer five workspace services across three Dubai locations (Downtown, Business Bay, Dubai Design District opening September 2026): a hot desk at 950 AED/month for flexible seating, a dedicated desk at 1,500 AED for your permanent reserved spot, a private office from 6,500 AED for 2 to 15 people with branded signage and Ejari included, a virtual office plus Ejari at 8,000 AED/year for the registered Dubai address only, and meeting rooms from 120 AED/hour. Day passes are 120 AED. All monthly memberships include access to the three Dubai locations. Pricing is identical across locations. No setup fee, no DEWA surcharge. We file Ejari registrations with RERA for trade licence applications, accepted by DET mainland and the major free zones (IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, Shams).

Question 2

What is the difference between a hot desk, dedicated desk, private office, virtual office and meeting room at Oh My Desk?

Accepted Answer

The hot desk (950 AED/month) is the most flexible: you arrive, sit at any available spot in the coworking area, work, leave. Best for freelancers and remote workers coming 1-3 days a week. The dedicated desk (1,500 AED/month) is your own permanent reserved desk with lockable storage and 24/7 access. Best for full-time solo workers who want consistency. The private office (from 6,500 AED/month) is your own enclosed, lockable room for 2 to 15 people. Branded signage, full privacy, soundproofed, and the Ejari is included. The virtual office plus Ejari (8,000 AED/year) is just the registered Dubai address and Ejari paperwork, no physical desk. Best for founders running a Dubai entity remotely. The meeting room (from 120 AED/hour) is bookable for 4 to 12 people, with 4K screen, video conferencing, and reception service.

Question 3

Which Oh My Desk service is right for me?

Accepted Answer

Three practical filters help most people decide. How often will you be there? Once a month: day pass at 120 AED. One to three days a week: hot desk at 950. Four+ days a week: dedicated desk at 1,500. Every day with a team: private office from 6,500. Never (remote founder needing only the trade licence address): virtual office at 8,000/year. Do you have a team? If yes (2+ people), the private office is almost always the answer. The Ejari included saves you the 8,000 AED virtual office package, plus you get the privacy your team needs. Do you need a Dubai trade licence? If yes, you need either the virtual office package (no physical desk) or a private office (workspace plus visa stamping for employees). The honest pattern: solo founders start with virtual office or hot desk, upgrade to dedicated desk after a few months, then move to private office when they hire their first employee.

Question 4

How much do Oh My Desk services cost in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Day pass: 120 AED, walk-in, business hours only. Hot desk: 950 AED/month, 24/7 access on most plans. Dedicated desk: 1,500 AED/month, permanent spot, 24/7 access. Private office for 2 people: from 6,500 AED/month, Ejari included. Private office for 4-5 people: roughly 9,000-11,000 AED/month. Private office for 6-8 people: roughly 11,000-14,000 AED/month. Private office for 10-15 people: up to around 16,276 AED/month. Virtual office plus Ejari: 8,000 AED/year. Meeting rooms: from 120 AED/hour for a small huddle room, mid-size rooms higher, full boardroom highest. All all-inclusive (Wi-Fi, DEWA, coffee, cleaning, reception, mail handling). No setup fee, no deposit on monthly plans, no DEWA surcharge.

Question 5

What is included in the monthly price across all Oh My Desk services?

Accepted Answer

Standard inclusions: Wi-Fi up to 2 Gbps fibre with backup ISP, DEWA, daily cleaning, unlimited specialty coffee and tea, kitchen access, mail handling, 100 free copies a month, reception during business hours, access to all three Dubai locations, and 3 or 6 hours of meeting room time depending on the plan. Dedicated desk and above add 24/7 access, lockable storage, and 6 hours of monthly meeting room credits. Private office adds the locked office door, branded signage, soundproofing, and Ejari registration filed with RERA within 48 hours, valid for DET mainland and free-zone trade licences. Virtual office plus Ejari drops the physical desk but keeps the Ejari, the registered business address, mail handling, and 2 hours of meeting room credits monthly.

Question 6

Are there hidden costs or extra fees with Oh My Desk?

Accepted Answer

No. The five things typically charged extra elsewhere that are bundled into our monthly price: Wi-Fi quality upgrade, DEWA surcharge, meeting room hours within your plan credits, daily cleaning, and reception. We have also removed the deposit on most monthly plans. What you might pay extra: parking subscription if you want a reserved spot, extra meeting room hours beyond your monthly credits (member-discounted), and printing volume beyond the 100 free copies a month. Cancellation: month-to-month plans require 30 days notice. No exit fee. Annual contracts (the virtual office package) have a different structure explained at signing. If any of this feels too good to be true, ask at the tour to see a sample anonymised invoice from an existing member.

Question 7

Coworking vs private office at Oh My Desk — which one should I pick?

Accepted Answer

Pick coworking (hot desk or dedicated desk) if you work alone, do not need privacy for calls, are flexible about your seating, and do not currently need a Dubai trade licence tied to your office address. Pick a private office if you have a team (2+ people), take confidential client calls regularly, your accountant or investors expect you to have a real office, you want branded signage at the door, or you need a Dubai trade licence with Ejari and ability to stamp employee visas. The private office includes Ejari for free; the coworking plans do not, and adding the virtual office package on top of coworking (8,000/year) often makes the private office more cost-effective. The crossover point we see most often: a founder starts solo on a dedicated desk, hires their first employee, and within 6 months moves to a 2-person private office.

Question 8

Hot desk vs dedicated desk — what is the real difference?

Accepted Answer

Both are in the same coworking area: same WiFi, same coffee, same lounge, same community. The difference is permanence and total cost over time. Hot desk (950 AED/month): you arrive, find an open seat, work, leave. Your laptop goes home with you each evening. Dedicated desk (1,500 AED/month): your own permanent spot with lockable storage. Your second monitor stays plugged in. Your equipment is there waiting for you tomorrow. You get 6 hours of meeting room credits monthly instead of 3. The maths: if you go to the workspace four or more days a week, the dedicated desk is worth the extra 550 AED. One trap to avoid: people who travel often sometimes pay for a dedicated desk to have a base in Dubai and end up using it 5 days a month. At that point, a hot desk plus a virtual office package would have served them better.

Question 9

When does it make sense to upgrade from coworking to a private office at Oh My Desk?

Accepted Answer

Five triggers. Trigger 1: you hire your first employee. Two people working side-by-side in the coworking area gets old fast. Plus the office Ejari allows visa stamping, which coworking plans do not. Trigger 2: you are taking confidential client calls daily. Family offices, legal advisors, finance consultants. Trigger 3: your trade licence application requires an office address with Ejari, not virtual. Certain DET activities and free-zone licences require a physical office. Trigger 4: your investors or board expect a real office address when you raise a round. Trigger 5: you are spending more than 2,500 AED/month on dedicated desk plus virtual office package. At that point a 2-person private office (6,500) gives you the Ejari, the privacy, and the address. When you upgrade mid-contract, we credit the remaining time on your current plan toward the new one.

Question 10

Can I combine Oh My Desk services like a virtual office with coworking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it is a common combination for founders who want the trade licence address (virtual office plus Ejari) but also occasional physical workspace. The most popular combination is virtual office plus day passes: you sign for the virtual office at 8,000 AED/year. When you need to come in, you buy day passes at 120 AED. Total cost: predictable, scales with your actual usage. The second common combination is virtual office plus hot desk, for founders who use the workspace 1-3 days a week but do not need a private office yet. Cost: 8,000/year plus 950/month. We do not recommend combining virtual office plus private office: it is redundant. The private office already includes the Ejari and the registered address. You can also combine any membership plus meeting room rental for clients or events exceeding your included credits.

Question 11

What is the minimum commitment for each Oh My Desk service?

Accepted Answer

Hot desk, dedicated desk, private office: monthly contracts with 30 days notice to cancel. No long-term lock-in. Virtual office plus Ejari: this is the exception, sold on an annual basis (8,000 AED for 12 months) because the Ejari registration with RERA is annual. Day pass: zero commitment. Meeting room rental: pay-per-hour. The 30-day notice on monthly memberships covers logistics. It is industry-standard at this price point in Dubai. No exit fee or early termination penalty. A few cases that bend the rules: if you sign a private office for a team and your visa or licence application gets unexpectedly delayed, we pause your contract rather than charge you for an empty office. If you need to relocate to a different Oh My Desk location mid-contract, no transfer fee.

Question 12

Can I change or upgrade my Oh My Desk plan mid-contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in both directions. Upgrades (smaller to bigger plan): immediate. We credit the unused portion of your current plan toward the new one. Most upgrades happen the same day or within 48 hours. Downgrades (bigger to smaller plan): require the standard 30 days notice, then you switch. The reason for notice on downgrades is room availability. Switching between locations (Downtown to Business Bay to D3): no penalty, no transfer fee, same pricing. The new badge is reissued within 24 hours. The general principle: we would rather keep a member on the right plan than lose them because they got stuck on a plan that does not fit anymore.

Question 13

Does Oh My Desk include Ejari and Dubai trade licence support?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on two products. Every private office includes Ejari registration at no extra cost. We file it with RERA within 48 hours of you signing. Every virtual office plus Ejari package (8,000 AED/year) is built around the Ejari and the registered Dubai business address. Our Ejari certificate is accepted by DET (Dubai mainland) and by the major Dubai free zones: IFZA, RAKEZ, Meydan, Shams. We confirm acceptance with your specific licence authority before you sign. What we provide directly: Ejari filing, registered business address, mail handling. What we coordinate at no extra cost: introductions to DET, the free zones above, and trusted PRO services for visa stamping. Important caveat: the virtual office Ejari does not allow you to stamp employee visas. If you plan to hire UAE-resident employees, you need to upgrade to a private office.

Question 14

How does Oh My Desk meeting room booking work?

Accepted Answer

Three ways to book. As a monthly member: you have included meeting room credits (3 hours/month for hot desk, 6 hours for dedicated desk and private office, 2 hours for virtual office). Within your monthly credits, the room is free. As a member exceeding your monthly credits: you pay the member rate, lower than the public rate. As a non-member: book through the website or by walking in. Standard rates start at 120 AED/hour for a 4-person huddle room, up to 420 AED/hour for a 12-person boardroom. All meeting rooms include 4K screen with HDMI and wireless casting, whiteboard, water and tea/coffee setup, video conferencing equipment compatible with Google Meet, Zoom and Teams, and reception service for greeting your guests. Bookings can be made up to 30 days in advance. Last-minute bookings are usually possible during business hours.

Question 15

Can I get a day pass or trial Oh My Desk before committing to a monthly plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Three ways. Day pass at 120 AED: walk in any business day at any of the three locations, buy a day pass at the front desk, use the coworking area for the day. Includes WiFi, coffee, kitchen. Single-location, available Sunday to Thursday between 8am and 7pm. Free 15-20 minute tour: book a guided tour through the website, WhatsApp +971 4 304 4222, or as a walk-in. No sales pressure. Free video tour: if you are not in Dubai yet, we run live video tours over Google Meet or Zoom. The day pass is the closest thing to a true trial: you actually work from the space for a full day. Most members who eventually sign for a monthly plan did at least one day pass first. The 120 AED is credited toward your first month membership if you sign within 14 days of your day pass.

Question 16

Do all Oh My Desk services include access to all three Dubai locations?

Accepted Answer

Monthly memberships yes. Day passes and meeting rooms no. Hot desk, dedicated desk, private office (monthly plans): network access to all three Dubai locations included. Your primary plan is registered at one location, but you can drop into the others any time. Virtual office plus Ejari: access to all three locations for occasional drop-ins and your included meeting room credits, but no permanent desk anywhere. Day pass (120 AED): single-location. You choose which location when you buy the pass. Meeting room rental: location-specific. A common pattern with members: they keep their primary base at one location but use the others 2-4 times a month for variety or proximity to specific clients.

Question 17

Can I add team members to my Oh My Desk membership later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and this is one of the most common reasons people upgrade. On a hot desk or dedicated desk plan: each membership covers one person. To add a team member, you add a second membership. On a private office plan: the room is priced for a specific seat capacity and includes all those seats. Each seat gets a badge, locker access, and full membership privileges. If your team grows beyond room capacity, we either move you to a bigger room or add desks to an adjacent space. Mid-contract additions: easy. Add a member any time. We provide the new badge within 24 hours and prorate the first month fee based on the date they start. Visa stamping for new hires (if you are on a private office plan): the Ejari supports your existing employees, but each new employee visa is processed through the relevant authority.

Question 18

How fast can I start using Oh My Desk services after signing up?

Accepted Answer

Day pass: immediate. Hot desk monthly: same day or next day. Dedicated desk: 24 to 48 hours. Private office for 2-4 people: usually 24 to 48 hours. Private office for 10-15 people: 2 to 5 days. Virtual office plus Ejari: the Ejari certificate is issued within 48 hours of signing. The trade licence application that uses the Ejari then follows the authority own timeline (5-10 working days for DET, varies for free zones). Meeting room rental: book with as little as 1-2 hours notice during business hours. The fastest end-to-end setup we have done: founder walked in Monday morning for a tour, signed for a private office plus virtual office package, received the Ejari Wednesday morning, picked up their DET trade licence Thursday afternoon. Most setups take a week or two, with most of that being the authority processing time.

Question 19

What are the access hours for each Oh My Desk service?

Accepted Answer

Hot desk monthly: 24/7 access on most plans, confirmed at signing. Dedicated desk and private office monthly: 24/7 access for all members, badge-controlled. Day pass (120 AED): business hours only, Sunday to Thursday, 8am to 7pm at all three locations. Virtual office plus Ejari: occasional access during business hours, plus your included meeting room credits (2 hours/month). Not a 24/7 workspace pass. Meeting room rental: 8am to 8pm at all three locations, extended to 10pm by request. Front desk and reception services: Sunday to Thursday, 9am to 6pm. Outside those hours, the building runs on badge access and on-site security. A practical detail: if you work late and need to bring a client or guest into the building, your monthly badge lets you bring up to 2 guests at any hour.

Question 20

How does Oh My Desk compare to other Dubai workspace providers like WeWork, Letswork, Servcorp or Astrolabs?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you need. WeWork Dubai: bigger brand, more international, larger meeting room inventory across cities. Pricing roughly 15-30 percent higher than us. Lease terms less flexible. Pick WeWork if you need multi-city access. Letswork: primarily an app that lets you book day passes across many spaces, including cafes and hotels. Great for variety, not for consistency or trade licence support. Servcorp: older, more corporate, premium serviced offices. Strong DIFC and Emirates Towers footprint. Pricing typically 50-100 percent higher than us. Longer commitments. Astrolabs (JLT): strong tech and ecommerce community, accelerator programs, Google and AWS partnerships. Smaller location count. Where Oh My Desk fits: central Dubai (Downtown, Business Bay, D3) at premium-but-not-overpriced pricing, with Ejari and trade licence support built in, month-to-month flexibility, and a quieter day-to-day environment. If we are not the right fit after the tour, we tell you and point you to whichever provider matches your needs.

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Your Questions Answered

What workspace services does Oh My Desk offer in Dubai?

What's the difference between a hot desk, dedicated desk, private office, virtual office and meeting room at Oh My Desk?

Which Oh My Desk service is right for me?

How much do Oh My Desk services cost in Dubai?

What's included in the monthly price across all Oh My Desk services?

Are there hidden costs or extra fees with Oh My Desk?

Coworking vs private office — which one should I pick?

Hot desk vs dedicated desk — what's the real difference?

When does it make sense to upgrade from coworking to a private office?

Can I combine Oh My Desk services — like a virtual office with coworking?

What's the minimum commitment for each Oh My Desk service?

Can I change or upgrade my Oh My Desk plan mid-contract?

Does Oh My Desk include Ejari and Dubai trade licence support?

How does Oh My Desk meeting room booking work?

Can I get a day pass or trial Oh My Desk before committing to a monthly plan?

Do all Oh My Desk services include access to all three Dubai locations?

Can I add team members to my Oh My Desk membership later?

How fast can I start using Oh My Desk services after I sign up?

What are the access hours for each Oh My Desk service?

How does Oh My Desk compare to other Dubai workspace providers like WeWork, Letswork, Servcorp or Astrolabs?

See it for yourself.
Book a free tour of any of our three locations. Walk through the space, meet the community, and find out which plan works for you.

Our Services

Whether you need a single desk for a day or a private office for your team — find the plan that fits your business below.

A space for every way you work

Private Offices

Dedicated Desks

Coworking

Meeting Rooms

Virtual Office & Ejari

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Your Questions Answered

What workspace services does Oh My Desk offer in Dubai?

What's the difference between a hot desk, dedicated desk, private office, virtual office and meeting room at Oh My Desk?

Which Oh My Desk service is right for me?

How much do Oh My Desk services cost in Dubai?

What's included in the monthly price across all Oh My Desk services?

Are there hidden costs or extra fees with Oh My Desk?

Coworking vs private office — which one should I pick?

Hot desk vs dedicated desk — what's the real difference?

When does it make sense to upgrade from coworking to a private office?

Can I combine Oh My Desk services — like a virtual office with coworking?

What's the minimum commitment for each Oh My Desk service?

Can I change or upgrade my Oh My Desk plan mid-contract?

Does Oh My Desk include Ejari and Dubai trade licence support?

How does Oh My Desk meeting room booking work?

Can I get a day pass or trial Oh My Desk before committing to a monthly plan?

Do all Oh My Desk services include access to all three Dubai locations?

Can I add team members to my Oh My Desk membership later?

How fast can I start using Oh My Desk services after I sign up?

What are the access hours for each Oh My Desk service?

How does Oh My Desk compare to other Dubai workspace providers like WeWork, Letswork, Servcorp or Astrolabs?

See it for yourself.Book a free tour of any of our three locations. Walk through the space, meet the community, and find out which plan works for you.

Whether you need a single desk for a day or a private office for your team —
find the plan that fits your business below.

See it for yourself.
Book a free tour of any of our three locations. Walk through the space, meet the community, and find out which plan works for you.