Oh My Desk: Building a new kind of coworking space and business center in Dubai

In Dubai’s competitive business landscape, where grandeur often overshadows functionality, Oh My Desk emerges as a transformative force in the coworking sector. Founded by entrepreneur Guillaume Rassemi, this innovative business center challenges conventional office models by prioritizing human-centered design over superficial extravagance.

The concept originated from Rassemi’s personal frustration with existing workspaces that prioritized aesthetics over practicality. “Most offices were built either to impress visitors or to maximize square meters,” Rassemi explains. “Very few were designed around how people actually live and work every day.” This realization sparked the creation of workspaces that balance professional functionality with homely comfort.

Oh My Desk’s distinctive approach manifests through carefully calibrated environments featuring warm materials, natural lighting, and functional layouts that foster concentration rather than distraction. The company consciously avoids both sterile minimalism and over-designed theatricality, instead crafting spaces where professionals can thrive long-term.

Beyond physical infrastructure, Oh My Desk redefines community building in coworking environments. Unlike venues that force networking, this establishment cultivates organic relationships through thoughtfully designed common areas and optional events. This authentic approach has generated genuine collaborations among its diverse membership of entrepreneurs, consultants, creatives, and international teams.

Strategically located in Dubai’s prime business districts—Downtown Dubai and Business Bay—the company offers fully serviced private offices, flexible contracts, and all-inclusive pricing. This model particularly appeals to scaling businesses and international companies entering the UAE market, providing operational flexibility without compromising on security or professional standards.

The leadership combination of Rassemi’s strategic vision and co-founder Amir Mottaghi’s architectural expertise ensures both operational excellence and timeless design. Their disciplined expansion strategy focuses on sustainable growth across the GCC region, with planned locations in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia.

Oh My Desk’s upcoming flagship in Dubai Design District, featuring a panoramic rooftop space, represents the culmination of their philosophy—demonstrating that in a city known for excess, restraint and human-centered design can become powerful competitive advantages.