Coworking in Ras Al Khaimah & the Northern Emirates

Thinking of working from, or setting up a company in, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah or Umm Al Quwain? The northern emirates are calmer, often cheaper and home to some of the UAE's most popular free zones. Coworking options are fewer than in Dubai, but they're there, and many come with a free-zone address attached. On WorkSpots we list 11 workspaces across the four: five in Ras Al Khaimah, four in Ajman, and one each in Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. Here's a tour.

Listings are from our directory, checked November 2026. Prices and packages change often, so check with each space or free zone.

Coworking in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has the widest choice of the four:

• RAKEZ Compass Coworking Centre: run by the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), with open workspaces, private offices and meeting rooms. RAKEZ says it offers daily, weekly and monthly memberships, so it's a natural choice if your company is licensed with RAKEZ.

• Regus Julphar Tower: on level 42 of Julphar Tower, overlooking Ras Al Khaimah's harbor, with private and virtual offices.

• Innovation City HQ: a hub with hot desks for tech and innovation companies.

• Al Jazeera Business Center and Rotana Business Center: business centers offering private and virtual offices.

Compare them all on our page for coworking spaces in Ras Al Khaimah.

Coworking in Ajman

Ajman sits right next to Sharjah, about a 30–45 minute drive from Dubai outside rush hour, and it's known for affordable business setup. Our listings include:

• Regus Chamber of Commerce Building: private and virtual offices on level 12.

• Lama Café Coworking Space: a relaxed café-style space that also offers private and virtual offices.

• Ajman Free Zone Business Centre and Ajman Media City Free Zone: workspace linked to two popular free zones.

See coworking spaces in Ajman.

Coworking in Fujairah

On the east coast, Fujairah Creative City Business Centre in the Twin Towers offers hot desks and private offices, and it's one of the few spaces in the northern emirates that confirms hourly pricing. Fujairah Creative City is a media and creative free zone, so this is a handy base for freelancers licensed there. See coworking spaces in Fujairah.

Coworking in Umm Al Quwain

The quietest emirate has one listing so far: the Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone at One UAQ in Al Barqaa, which offers private offices for its licensed companies. See coworking spaces in Umm Al Quwain.

Setting up a business in the northern emirates

Many founders choose a free zone in the northern emirates for one main reason: cost. License packages, often including a flexi desk, are generally cheaper than in Dubai, and the main free zones (RAKEZ, Ajman Free Zone, Ajman Media City, Fujairah Creative City and Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone) all offer entry-level options for freelancers and small companies. Before you choose, think about:

• Where you'll actually work. A RAK license doesn't mean you have to work in RAK. Many people pair a northern free-zone license with a coworking membership in Dubai or Sharjah. Check the free zone's rules on where you can operate.

• Visa quota. Entry-level packages allow a limited number of visas. Make sure there's room to grow.

• Your clients. Some activities and clients require a mainland license. Check before you commit.

• Getting there. None of the northern emirates has a metro, so most people drive. If you'll visit the free zone often, factor in the commute.

New to the terminology? Our guides to flexi desks and flexi desks vs virtual offices explain the options.

Frequently asked questions

Are there coworking spaces in Ras Al Khaimah?

Yes. WorkSpots lists five, including the RAKEZ Compass Coworking Centre and Regus in Julphar Tower.

Are there coworking spaces in Ajman?

Yes, including Regus at the Chamber of Commerce Building, Lama Café Coworking Space, and the business centres at Ajman Free Zone and Ajman Media City Free Zone.

Which emirate is cheapest for setting up a business?

Free zones in the northern emirates are often cheaper than those in Dubai, but the cheapest choice depends on your activity, visa needs and where you'll work. Compare complete packages, including visas and renewal fees.

Do free zones in the northern emirates offer flexi desks?

Yes. RAKEZ, Ajman Free Zone, Fujairah Creative City and Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone all offer entry-level office options for licensed companies. Check each free zone's current packages.

Explore the northern emirates

Browse coworking in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain, or compare them with Sharjah.