Gone are the days when working from home meant balancing your laptop on your knees. Coworking spaces have been popping up more often since the pandemic, to the benefit of the location-independent worker. The upside of this upward trend is myriad options to cater for everyone all around Cairo, from budget-friendly hot desks to premium offices with Nile views that make for an impressive Zoom background.

DOWNTOWN CAIRO-

#1- THE GrEEK CAMPUS x MQR: Where heritage meets hustle — this historic AUC campus was reborn as Cairo’s coolest tech hub, offering old-world architecture and new-world connectivity.

AMENITIES: Reliable WiFi at no additional cost, printing privileges, quick access to the GrEEK Campus’s inner courtyard for those “I need a rest before I throw my laptop” breaks, on-campus food vendors, a nearby on-campus gym to offset all those hours of sitting, and enough regular community events and workshops nearby to level up.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: The shared space is a quiet room, meaning that tenants should take any calls in the break room or in the courtyard. This may not need to be said, but a Downtown location — as picturesque as it is — means that convenient parking is hard to come by.

RATES: The daily rate is set at EGP 200. If you plan to be a frequent visitor, you can splurge for a EGP 4.5k membership that gives you 30 passes you can use across two months.

WORKING HOURS: 9am to 10pm, Sunday to Sunday.

HOW TO BOOK IT: Seats in the shared coworking space are first come, first served — so get there bright and early if you’re worried about availability. You can find more information on MQR’s website.

#2- CONSOLEYA: Housed in the gorgeously renovated 95-year-old former French Consulate building, this space will add a certain je ne sais quoi to your workday.

AMENITIES: High-speed internet, front desk services — consisting of mail handling and the ability to use their office address on official documents —, access to a coffee corner, and access to a kitchenette. Each booking gives you 30% cashback that can be used for booking meeting rooms and event spaces.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: A Downtown location means that convenient parking is hard to come by.

RATES: Consoleya offers daypasses, two different standard memberships, three pass packages, two dedicated desk memberships, and three specialized memberships, ranging from EGP 250 per day to EGP 8k per month with unlimited access, or EGP 11.5k for 30 passes over 6 months. All details are available on their website.

WORKING HOURS:Consoleya is open 24/7.

HOW TO BOOK IT: You can register as a member or book a day pass through their official website, or through their mobile app (iOS | Android).

EAST CAIRO-

#1- MQR: One of Cairo’s pioneering coworking brands, MQR has perfected the formula to a productivity-conducive environment.

AMENITIES:Four locations in New Cairo — in Platz, North Teseen, Cairo Business Park, Enawalks, and Al Rehab — and one in Maadi mean that you can find the perfect spot with the most convenient commute. At any of their branches, you will have access to high speed internet, printing, a coffee corner, and lockers to store your belongings.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: The shared space is a quiet room, meaning that tenants should take any calls in the break room or outside.

RATES: The daily rate is set at EGP 200. If you plan to be a frequent visitor, you can splurge for a EGP 4.5k membership that gives you 30 passes you can use across two months.

WORKING HOURS: 9am to 10pm, Sunday to Sunday.

HOW TO BOOK IT: Seats in the shared coworking space are first come, first served — so get there bright and early if you’re worried about availability. You can find more information on their website.

#2- KAMELIZER SPACES: Located in District 5, Kamelizer Spaces is located within reach of most areas in East Cairo.

AMENITIES:Access to roadrunner-fast WiFi, printers, a kitchenette, and a well-stocked coffee corner. You’ll be a few steps away from some of the best eateries and coffeehouses in C-Town. Each booking gives you 30% cashback or a 10% discount that can be used for booking meeting rooms and event spaces. You’ll also have front desk privileges, consisting of mail handling and the ability to use their office address on official documents.

RATES: Day passes are available for EGP 600 per day. An unlimited membership gives you 24/7 access to the space, and depending on your needs, rates start at EGP 7.8k a month. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, you can book a private office starting from EGP 20k a month.

WORKING HOURS: 9am to 11pm or round-the-clock access, depending on your membership.

HOW TO BOOK IT:You can purchase a day pass on arrival, or book through their website.

#3- COWORKER: A self-described community-driven hub in Heliopolis, Coworker by tech consultancy group RTG designed specifically for entrepreneurs and techies, but are happy to support creatives.

AMENITIES: Aside from high-speed internet, a coffeeshop is conveniently situated right alongside you for any emergency doses of java. You have access to printers if needed, and can book offices and meeting rooms for a fee.

RATES: You can purchase a full day pass for EGP 350 or a half-day pass for EGP 200, and access various meeting rooms for EGP 600 to EGP 1k an hour. If you’re a late-starter, you can access the shared space from 6-10pm for EGP 100 per day, or only Saturdays for EGP 175. Meeting rooms for this membership are at a discounted rate ranging from EGP 300 to EGP 500 per hour. A monthly membership will set you back EGP 4.5k for an unlimited pass or EGP 3k for a 12-day pass. Meeting rooms are priced from EGP 500 to EGP 850 per hour.

WORKING HOURS: 8am to 10pm everyday except Friday.

HOW TO BOOK IT:You can message Coworker through the number on their website, or directly purchase a membership online.

WEST CAIRO-

#1- MQR: One of Cairo’s pioneering coworking brands, MQR has perfected the formula to a productivity-conducive environment.

AMENITIES:Two locations in Sheikh Zayed and October — in Melanite Mall and Eden Mall — that you can find the perfect spot with the most convenient commute. At any of their branches, you will have access to high speed internet, printing, a coffee corner, and lockers to store your belongings.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: The shared space is a quiet room, meaning that tenants should take any calls in the break room or outside.

RATES: The daily rate is set at EGP 200. If you plan to be a frequent visitor, you can splurge for a EGP 4.5k membership that gives you 30 passes you can use across two months.

WORKING HOURS: 9am to 10pm, Sunday to Sunday.

HOW TO BOOK IT: Seats in the shared coworking space are first come, first served — so get there bright and early if you’re worried about availability. You can find more information on their website.

#2- KAMELIZER SPACES: Now also located in Sheikh Zayed, Kamelizer Spaces is located a maximum of five minutes away from Mall of Arabia and Arkan Plaza.

AMENITIES:Access to roadrunner-fast WiFi, printers, a kitchenette, and a well-stocked coffee corner. You’ll be a few steps away from some of the best eateries and coffeehouses in West Cairo for a well earned break. Each booking gives you 30% cashback or a 10% discount that can be used for booking meeting rooms and event spaces. You’ll also have front desk privileges, consisting of mail handling and the ability to use their office address on official documents.

RATES: Day passes are available for EGP 600 per day. An unlimited membership gives you 24/7 access to the space, and depending on your needs, rates start at EGP 7.8k a month. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, you can book a private office starting from EGP 20k a month.

WORKING HOURS: 9am to 11pm or round-the-clock access, depending on your membership.

HOW TO BOOK IT:You can purchase a day pass on arrival, or book through their website.

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