Dubai Has A New Free Co-Working Space With Two Cafes, A Cassette Bar & More!

Ditch the dull office and work from the quirky, creative co-working space at 25hours Hotel One Central in Dubai. From cocoon-style swings and a retro vinyl station to arcade games and a 10,000-book library, this free workspace (with café purchase) is the ultimate productivity playground.

by Deeplata Garde
Dubai Has A New Free Co-Working Space With Two Cafes, A Cassette Bar & More!

Work-from-anywhere life just got a whole lot cooler, thanks to 25hours Hotel One Central. Forget sterile desks and awkward small talk over instant coffee. This hotel in Dubai has flipped the script on traditional workspaces by turning its buzzing lobby into a free co-working dreamland. You don’t need a corporate badge or a fancy membership card, just grab a coffee and claim your spot.

This Dubai Free Co-Working Space Has Cocoon Swings And 10,000 Books

Let’s start with the vibe. This isn’t your average plug-and-play setup. Picture cocoon-style swings that double up as quirky pods for calls, plush armchairs that beg you to stay a little longer, and more than enough sockets to keep your devices alive. Add high-speed WiFi and floor-to-ceiling windows letting in natural light, and you’ve got yourself a work zone that actually makes productivity feel, dare we say, fun.

Need a breather between meetings? The space is built for it. Head to the arcade section for a cheeky game or plug into your creative side at the cassette bar and vinyl station, it’s retro, it’s weirdly soothing, and it’s not something your average office offers.

Books, Bites and Boutique Finds

Got a bookworm’s heart? The library’s waiting, with over 10,000 books lining its shelves. Whether you’re into business biographies or niche travel reads, you’ll find something to flip through between Zoom calls.

And food? Sorted. Two in-house cafés serve up everything from flat whites to flaky pastries and full-on lunch plates, so you can fuel up without leaving your comfy corner. Just one order from the café gives you full access to this workspace, no booking, no faff.

There’s also a boutique store, Lilau, tucked neatly into the space. It’s packed with artsy souvenirs and stylish knick-knacks. Forgot to grab a gift before that client meeting? Sorted.

Why 25hours Hotel Co-Working Hits Different

This place doesn’t try too hard, it’s just effortlessly cool. There’s something unpretentious yet purposefully creative about the setup. Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker, startup founder, or just someone who can’t face another day at your dining table, it delivers the right mix of function and flair.

The space offers more than WiFi and good coffee. It sparks conversation, creativity, and the occasional competitive round of pinball. You’re just as likely to bump into an entrepreneur as you are a traveller catching up on emails before heading to the airport.

And yes, the whole thing is free, as long as you grab a coffee or snack. Fair deal, right?

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Final Word

If you’ve been hunting for a workspace that doesn’t feel like a chore, you’ll want to set up shop at 25hours Hotel One Central. With cocoon swings, vinyl records, arcade games, and enough books to lose yourself in, this isn’t just co-working. It’s co-living. And it’s one cup of coffee away.

Cover Image Courtesy: 25hours Hotel One Central/Instagram

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First Published: May 15, 2025 6:52 PM