New Workspace Opens in Dubai’s Al Barsha Pond Park for Dh50 a Day

A new workspace has been launched at Al Barsha Pond Park in Dubai, allowing residents to work or study in a green environment for Dh50 per day.

Open daily from 8am to 8pm, the facility provides access to workspaces along with complimentary coffee. It caters to freelancers, remote workers, students, and small business owners seeking an alternative to home offices or coffee shops.

The initiative, named Work from Park, is a collaboration between Dubai Municipality, Group AMANA, and Letswork. It aims to extend the use of public parks beyond recreation by creating flexible work environments where people can work, meet, and connect.

Omar Almheiri, co-founder and CTO of Letswork, explained that the concept was developed in partnership with Dubai Municipality to encourage more visitors to public parks. He said the goal was to complement existing park amenities such as sports, recreation, and dining with work-friendly spaces.

The Dh50 daily pass grants users full-day access to the workspace and includes a complimentary coffee from the facility’s coffee partner. Letswork members can also use their membership credits to access the space, with a day pass costing 10 credits.

The workspace is designed to accommodate approximately 100 individuals simultaneously, offering options for those needing temporary desks as well as private rooms and meeting spaces for teams or individuals requiring quieter environments.

Ahmed Mohammed Almarzooqi, Manager of Dubai Public Parks at Dubai Municipality, noted that Al Barsha Pond Park was chosen for the initial phase due to its strategic location and diverse recreational facilities, including a pond, jogging track, and children’s play area. This allows visitors to combine work with outdoor activities, and parents can bring children to the park while working.

Almarzooqi highlighted the availability of private rooms and meeting spaces within the workspace to accommodate different user needs, targeting both students and professionals.

Looking ahead, Letswork envisions expanding the Work from Park initiative to other public parks and potentially beaches. Almheiri emphasized that the project aligns with evolving remote work trends and aims to bring workplaces closer to residential communities while optimizing public spaces.

He also mentioned ongoing discussions about utilizing traditional communal spaces like majlis for work purposes.

This initiative supports Dubai’s broader urban and economic strategies, including the Dubai 2040 Parks and Greenery Strategy, the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, reflecting efforts to integrate green public spaces with modern work lifestyles.