What coworking offers
Coworking and dedicated desk packages in Abu Dhabi typically start from around 350 AED per month. They suit freelancers, very small teams, and businesses that want to test a location before committing to a longer lease.
What a private office offers
A private office gives your team a dedicated, lockable space — commonly priced from around 22,999 AED per year for a four-person office on a Tawtheeq contract. This suits businesses that need confidentiality, a fixed team base, or a registered address for licensing purposes.
Cost comparison
On a per-desk basis, coworking is usually cheaper for very small teams, but private offices become more cost-effective once you have four or more staff who need daily desk space, since shared coworking costs scale linearly per person.
Making the decision
If your priority is flexibility and low commitment, start with coworking. If you need a stable, brandable, private base for client meetings and a growing team, a private office is the better long-term choice.