Our Story

We Built The Space
We Always Wanted

UNBOX was founded on a single belief — that where you work shapes how you work. We set out to build workspaces that inspire, connect and empower the region's most ambitious people.

Our Mission

Community‑Centric Workspace

From day one, UNBOX has been about more than desks and Wi-Fi. We believe the best ideas happen when talented people share space, share ideas and support each other.

Our spaces are designed to remove every friction between you and your best work — from the ergonomic furniture and enterprise-grade internet to the barista coffee and curated community events.

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UNBOX community workspace
2018
Founded
10+
Locations
5K+
Members
2
Countries
50+
Team Members
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

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Community First

Every decision we make starts with our members. We build spaces and programs that genuinely strengthen the community around them.

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Inspire Innovation

Our interiors, events and curated member mix are designed to spark new ideas, collaborations and breakthroughs every single day.

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Premium Without Pretence

World-class facilities and design at a price that makes sense for startups, scale-ups and enterprise teams alike.

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Rooted In The Region

Built in Dubai, expanding across the GCC — we understand the unique needs of businesses operating in this market.

Sustainability

From energy-efficient lighting to biophilic design and waste reduction programs, we take our environmental responsibilities seriously.

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Growth Mindset

We grow with our members — offering flexible plans that scale as your team grows from 1 person to 100+.

Our Journey

How We Got Here

2018

Founded in Dubai

UNBOX opens its first location in Business Bay with 80 desks and a vision to build the region's best coworking community.

2019

DIFC & Downtown Expand

Growing demand leads to two new premium locations in DIFC and Downtown Dubai, bringing total capacity to 400 desks.

2020

Virtual Office Launched

We launched our virtual office product, giving hundreds of businesses a prestigious Dubai address during a pivotal year.

2021

Dubai Marina & JLT

Two more flagship Dubai locations open, making UNBOX the most connected coworking network in the emirate.

2022

Saudi Arabia Expansion

UNBOX crosses the border with its first Riyadh location on King Fahd Road, serving the Kingdom's booming startup ecosystem.

2023

KAFD & Jeddah

Two further Saudi locations open at KAFD Riyadh and Al Hamra Jeddah, cementing UNBOX as a GCC-wide brand.

2024

5,000 Members & Beyond

UNBOX surpasses 5,000 active members across 10 locations, with further expansion planned across the GCC in 2025.

The People Behind UNBOX

Meet The Team

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Ahmed Al Rashidi

Co-Founder & CEO

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Layla Hassan

Co-Founder & COO

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Mark Sullivan

Head of Growth

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Priya Nair

Community Director

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Khalid Al-Otaibi

KSA Country Manager

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Sophie Benali

Head of Design

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