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Aldar's workplace brand opens second facility in Abu Dhabi

Leading UAE developer Aldar has announced that its pioneering brand for flexible workplace solutions, Cloud Spaces, has formally launched its second location in the capital at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), owing to the region’s growing demand for flexible working solutions. 
 
This comes following the success of its first unit in Abu Dhabi's retail destination, Yas Mall.
 
Cloud Spaces ADGM is designed to appeal to creative entrepreneurs, freelancers and SMEs by creating an environment to work, connect and collaborate. Tenants can enjoy panoramic views of the city in a variety of co-working zones, said Aldar in a statement. 
 
The innovative concept includes an array of tastefully designed workstations, ergonomic boardrooms, private meeting spaces and chic co-working lounges across two floors in Al Sarab Tower, it stated.
 
Saoud Khoory, Chief Retail Officer at Aldar Investment and Chairman of C2i, the Aldar subsidiary that launched Cloud Spaces, said: "Cloud Spaces is more than just an office. The co-working space bridges the gap between traditional working environments and the growing demand for flexibility, agility, and connectivity in business."
 
"Consumer behaviours are shifting, and our shared working space model is designed to meet and exceed customer expectations. Cloud Spaces Yas Mall has proven that this model can be a success and we are delighted to be launching a second location in ADGM," he noted.
 
Khoory said Cloud Spaces was Aldar’s pioneering brand for flexible workplace solutions aimed at complimenting and adding value to Aldar’s diverse portfolio. 
 
Cloud Spaces was first launched in Yas Mall in October 2020, making it the GCC region’s first mall-based, business and lifestyle co-working space. It caters to both local and international companies and entrepreneurs, with existing Yas Mall retailers making use of the creative space and associated services, he noted. 
 
Cloud Spaces General Manager Malak Smejkalova said: "We are thrilled to give local and international businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers a state of the art branch at ADGM, right in the heart of the UAE capital."
 
"Since we first opened a few weeks ago, we have already reached 90% capacity and are looking to expand further within Al Maryah Island. We offer our partners a variety of co-working and flexible payment options as well as meeting rooms and offices of all sizes," he noted. 
 
"Since the launch of Cloud Spaces Yas Mall, we have seen increased interest from freelancers, small businesses and the UAE’s creative community. We look forward to introducing new locations across the country," he added.-TradeArabia News Service