How to Select an Office Space for a Business ?
                     How to Select an Office 
Space for a Business ?
Rents for office space vary greatly depending on the popularity of 
the Free Zone and the Emirate in which the company is registered. 
Additionally, proximity to airports and seaports, as well as the 
availability of in-house customs checks, are factors that contribute 
to competitive advantage and higher office rents.
For example, a 25-square-meter office in Dubai South Free Zone 
costs AED 62,500 per month. Similarly, office space in Northern 
Emirates such as Ras Al Khaimah would be significantly less 
expensive than in Dubai.
In a nutshell, obtaining an office space for a business in the UAE is 
a simple process. The Flexi Desk, Shared Office, and Executive 
Offices of various sizes are available in the Free Zones.
The office space can be taken anywhere in the emirate with the 
Trade License on the mainland of the UAE, depending on the 
Emirates where the Trade License is obtained.
Things to Consider When Choosing an Office 
Space
There are a few factors to consider when selecting the best office space for 
your business. The UAE has a wide range of office space options with 
varying costs and infrastructure. Before committing to an office space in 
the region, investors must consider a few factors.
1. Situation
Choosing the right office location is critical for a business. For example, locating 
a marketing consulting firm in a business centre or Free Zone is ideal for 
networking and scaling up.
Similarly, trading companies prefer to be near airports and seaports in order to 
reduce transportation costs and facilitate faster exchange of goods with 
international markets.
2. Budget 
Office rents in high-traffic areas are always higher. As a result, investors must 
consider a budget based on the expected revenue. A company's daily 
operations will incur a number of expenses.
Proper funding budgeting is required to always maintain a positive cash flow 
and achieve faster business results with less spending.
3. Authorization from the authorities
Certain office customizations, warehouse work, and office fit-outs require 
special permission from the authorities.
 
Companies in the food and beverage industry, as well as light manufacturing, 
require Municipality approvals. As a result, investors must be aware of the 
approvals needed for the selected business activities and office location.
4. Dimensions and Space
For businesses, office size and space requirements are critical. While renting 
office space, the investor should be aware of the square footage and office 
space.
 
The office must have the necessary infrastructure and space to house 
employees, furniture, cabinets, devices, and other items.
5. Visa Distribution
Another critical aspect of office space is visa allocation. The visa is assigned to 
the company in the mainland of the UAE based on the square meterage.
 
In addition, there are various visa quotas associated with the size of the office in 
Free Zones. For example, in a few of the UAE's Free Zones, having more than 
three visa quotas requires having office space.
6. Future Growth
The investor must consider the company's future expansion plans when 
selecting office space. The size and location of the office can be finalised while 
keeping future expansion goals in mind.
 
As a result, mainland companies will have the flexibility to hire more employees 
and expand their office space in the future.
The investor must consider the 
company's future expansion plans when 
selecting office space. The size and 
location of the office can be finalised 
while keeping future expansion goals in 
mind.
As a result, mainland companies will 
have the flexibility to hire more 
employees and expand their office 
space in the future.
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