Despite ‘back to office’ requirements, more than one-third of corporate office space is sitting empty, according to new data.

96% of workers believe a remote or hybrid work arrangement would be best for their mental health. A hybrid workplace was reported as the ideal for 49% of workers, slightly outpacing a preference for a fully remote arrangement (47%). Only 4% of workers thought being in an office full-time was best for their mental health. Decreased stress levels was the top reported health benefit of remote work.

If landlords in the UAE want to succeed in this new era of flexible commercial real estate, their office stock needs to have a competitive advantage – and partnering with flexible workspace providers like Haibu Space is the right step. Our track record of success at Abu Dhabi Mall, Shining Tower - Khalidiya, Masdar City and others is demonstrative of our ability to revitalize underperforming space and generate profits for UAE landlords.