With so many creatives and concepts coming out of their shells in Kuwait, the demand to get work done in a home away from home is only increasing. While it’s always fun to go to a coffee house to tap away some ideas over a steaming latte, ambiance is everything, and the creative juices can flow more freely when you’re able to collaborate and brainstorm with like-minded individuals.
Most modern co-working spaces are now designed to cater to the different needs of their temporary inhabitants. Good lighting, studios, meeting rooms, software suites and an infinite supply of coffee are just some of the things you can find in these local spaces.
We’ve rounded up a few options for you to look into, so that you can gather your birdseed of ideas and stay motivated when creating.
Reyada
Pay as you go or rent a private office, Reyada makes it easy for you to find the package that suits your needs. The multipurpose studio works if you want to teach a yoga class or use it as a photography space. The self-serve coffee bar will keep you caffeinated and ready to conquer all the things on your way to success.
Reyada has two locations; Crystal Tower (2297 0270) and Mabanee 1 – (2206 3713). For more information visit @reyada.co on Instagram.
wip
wip stands for Work In Progress. This cute space is perfect for studying, writing code or creating art. In the heart of Kuwait city, this is an adorable space that will leave you inspired and motivated.
Visit @wipkuwait on Instagram to find out more.
VIEW STUDIOS
View Studios offers something completely different. While most of the other spaces on this list focus on business spaces, View Studios Studios is a multi-purpose use space that can also be used for events. The venue is dedicated to beauty, fashion and lifestyle and is a favorite among makeup artists, fashion designers and hair stylists.
View Studios is located in Kuwait City. For more information visit @view.studios on Instagram.
TRIBE
Tribe is more than just a place for you to work, network, or grow your business ideas. Tribe focuses on community and prides itself on their large family of hard working freelancers, great start ups, and entrepreneurs.
Visit tribekw.com or @tribe_kw on Instagram for more information.
almakan
Established in November 2014, almakan describes itself as “the hub under which all beautiful arts and their lovers gather”. Providing workshops and studio spaces for creatives to market and develop their artistic works, almakan encourages a safe space for artistic expression, and is open for the public, where visitors can pass by and visually experience workshops, witnessing creative processes from scratch.
Almakan is located in Sharq, Kuwait City, on Mubarak Al Kabeer Street. Call them at 22410211, or visit their website at www.almakan-kw.com. Follow them on Instagram @almakan_kw
niu
niu has office spaces in multiple locations, meeting rooms and co-working spaces for start-up dreams to come true. They also offer additional facilities like a podcast studio that will make your inner digital radio host giddy. This creative hotspot is proudly named as the region’s first true collaborative community that is solely aimed to guide entrepreneurs, and small and mid-sized business owners.
For more information, check out their website at niu.nu. Follow them on Instagram @niu.nu.
Sirdab Lab
Sirdab Lab calls itself a startup hub, and they exists to educate aspiring entrepreneurs and help them build digital products and tech startups to their full potential. With a community of ambitious entrepreneurs, passionate mentors and smart investors looking to fund promising startups, this space is an ideal platform to work on your product, grow your business, and collaborate with other founders and talented individuals. Additional services like paperwork assistance, media promotions and secretary services will make your life so much easier. The park view doesn’t hurt either.
For more information on upcoming events, visit their website at www.sirdab-lab.com. Follow them on Instagram @sirdab_lab
Masaha 13
Looking to rent a beautiful space for a meeting, presentation, launch or private event? This innovative space is definitely worth checking out! Nestled within a renovated warehouse space, Masaha 13 boasts itself as one of Kuwait’s hottest event rental spaces. With a fully equipped cafe and a library/lounge that offers extensive resources on arts, design and entrepreneurship, this beautiful space is multi-purpose and homey.
Masaha 13 is located in Shuwaikh Industrial on 5th street. Visit their website at www.masaha13.com and follow them on Instagram @masaha13
Magnet
Described by the public as one of Kuwait’s hottest new hidden gems, this cafe-cum-workspace is situated in the AUK area of Salmiya. A hit with students and young professionals, you could rent a conference room with a group of people, where each participant can enjoy a complimentary coffee while they get work done! Magnet also features a quiet space for working, studying or reading, and a yummy menu with food and beverage options. What’s not to love?
Magnet is located in Salmiya, on Amr Bin Al-Aas Street, Block 3, at the Aknan Complex. Call them at 222 54085 and follow them on Instagram @magnet.kw for more information.
Is your favorite space not listed? Feel free to let us know what it is by emailing us at info@bazaar-magazine.com!
Note: This post was originally published in April 2016 and updated in February 2020.
Feature photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash.
