Bright setting
The bright, open layout helped one visitor work productively for several hours.
A4 Space by alserkal
Al Quoz
A4 Space by alserkal in Al Quoz has evolved from a coworking café into SALATA Coffee, according to the latest reviews. You can still find a library on the mezzanine, while older visitors remember spacious work areas, café bites and a strong bookstore atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
139 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mezzanine library
A library on the mezzanine gives readers a quieter place to browse or settle in.
Book collection
Reviews mention a good book collection and a rare-book store with vintage books and posters.
Healthy food
Healthy meals and snacks are a recurring positive, including a review praising the meal selection.
Relaxed ambience
Visitors describe the space as calm, spacious and comfortable for relaxing or reading.
Plant milk
Plant-based milk is available for drinks, although dairy-free food choices appear limited.
Screening room
An additional screening room in the back was noted by a visitor.
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe the staff as friendly, kind or helpful.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check first. Ask about the current setup before arriving: the latest review says it is now SALATA Coffee rather than coworking.
Bring hotspot. If reliable internet matters, bring a backup connection; one visitor had to use a phone hotspot.
Charge ahead. Arrive with your laptop charged, as multiple reviews mention limited outlets and difficult charging.
Use library. For reading or a quieter visit, look for the library on the mezzanine floor.
Visit later. The space became livelier after roughly 10:30 a.m., so choose earlier hours if you prefer a quieter start.
Plan parking. Parking can be an issue at times, so allow extra time if you are driving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
10 17th St
Al Qouz Ind.first - Al Quoz, Dubai
Common Concerns
Changed concept
The latest review says the venue is now SALATA Coffee and no longer operates as a coworking space.
Weak WiFi
Reviews report unreliable or slow WiFi, including connection failures on both a Mac and phone.
Few outlets
There may not be enough charging sockets, making laptop work difficult.
Minimum spend
One review says the space required a minimum food purchase of 42 AED.
Coffee pricing
A reviewer found the coffee expensive and said the smallest Americano cost as much as a V60 elsewhere.
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The Bottom Line
A4 Space by alserkal in Al Quoz is worth approaching with some caution because the concept appears to have changed. A September 2025 review describes it as SALATA Coffee rather than a coworking space, with no encouragement to work for long periods. The clearest current feature is the library on the mezzanine.
Older reviews explain the original appeal: a bright, spacious place for laptop work or study, café food and coffee, plus a bookstore-style collection. The venue also housed Zerzura Rare Book, with vintage and rare books and posters, and a screening room at the back. Healthy meals and snacks were well received, and plant-based milk was available for drinks.
The practical drawbacks are significant for anyone planning a workday. WiFi has been described as unreliable, slow, or unable to connect on a Mac or phone, while charging sockets are limited. One review reported a 42 AED minimum food purchase, and another found the smallest Americano expensive.
Staff feedback ranges from friendly and helpful to reports of rude or unwelcoming interactions. If you are visiting to read, browse books or have a bite, the atmosphere may still suit you; for dependable coworking, video calls or server work, check the current policy and WiFi before going.