UAE offices need a bit of 'opening' up.

While modern, varied amenities are desirable in an office workplace, ranging from coffee shops and tech labs to onsite gyms and childcare, we believe spaces that are flexible and versatile - with facilities to enhance work rather than distract from it - offer most value to occupiers. The challenge now is to assess how best to create such workplaces, and question whether new-build offices hold advantages over older buildings for occupiers looking to create the optimum workspace for their business. With so much of today

's work performed via faceless, digital technology, office spaces have an increasing role to play in...