Astrolabs is the Middle East’s first Google for Entrepreneurs Tech Hub. Astrolabs Dubai supports tech entrepreneurs from across the globe seeking to access high-growth emerging markets.

The new Astrolabs Dubai hub features an advanced mobile device development lab, co-designed with Google for Entrepreneurs, to enable startups to build apps for the highest smartphone penetration markets globally. The 6,500 square foot facility is fully flexible with a large training space, feature a bustling café, and is set on a beautiful promenade overlooking a park. In-house experts in user experience design, digital marketing, and operational optimisation makes the space a centre of deep subject matter expertise.

Astrolabs Founding Partner, Muhammed Mekki, added: 

“With Astrolabs Dubai we aim to put Dubai on the global entrepreneurial map as the best base for high-growth startups to access emerging markets and to play a direct role in fostering more successful techentrepreneurship within the MENA region.”

Shyam played a pivotal role in writing the scope of works and consequently negotiating and awarding Perkins + Will for architectural services, Cundall for MEP and Evolve Interiors for construction fit out. A high level of coordination was evolved to complete the project before their grand opening ceremony hosted by DMCC.