Question 1

How much does COLABS cost per month in Lahore?

Accepted Answer

Workspace at COLABS averages PKR 25,517 per desk per month across the 58 workspaces listed here in Pakistan. That is an average across six buildings and several space types, not a starting price.

COLABS also publishes its own rates by location: at its DHA Phase 5 Karachi centre it lists hot desks from PKR 32,000 a month, dedicated desks from PKR 35,000 and private offices from PKR 32,000 per seat for larger teams.

Question 2

Where are COLABS coworking spaces in Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

COLABS has six buildings on the market in Pakistan, four in Lahore and two in Karachi, with 58 available workspaces between them.

COLABS names its Lahore sites as COLABS Campus in Gulberg, Johar Town, DHA Phase 6 Fairways and Cantt NASTP, and its Karachi sites as DHA Phase 5 and Shahrah-e-Faisal; its site also lists Islamabad. What is bookable here changes as space is taken.

Question 3

Can I get a hot desk or dedicated desk at COLABS?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Nineteen coworking desks are listed from COLABS in Pakistan, out of 58 listed workspaces, so desk space is a real option rather than an afterthought.

COLABS's own site splits coworking into a day pass, a hot desk and a dedicated desk, and prices them separately by location. Availability changes, so the current listings show what is open at each building.

Question 4

Does COLABS offer private offices for teams?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Private offices are the largest part of the COLABS space listed in Pakistan, with 35 of the 58 available workspaces being private offices across its six buildings in Lahore and Karachi.

COLABS's own site sizes them from small rooms for four to six people up to enterprise offices for 30 or more, priced per seat, with custom build-outs for the largest teams. Sizes vary by building.

Question 5

Can I use a COLABS address as my business address?

Accepted Answer

COLABS says members can use its address as their business address on any membership plan, and its virtual office members also get call forwarding and mail handling.

Four virtual office products are currently listed from COLABS in Pakistan, and all six of its buildings record mail handling. Whether the address is accepted for company registration depends on the plan and on the registrar, so confirm with the provider first.

Question 6

Does COLABS have meeting rooms I can book?

Accepted Answer

COLABS says its centres have bookable board rooms, conference rooms and meeting rooms, plus non-bookable huddle areas, with complimentary hours that vary by membership level and booking through its portal or reception.

At its DHA Phase 5 Karachi centre it publishes hourly rates from PKR 2,000 for a meeting room up to PKR 6,000 for a board room. Rooms are not listed as separate bookings here.

Question 7

What are COLABS opening hours?

Accepted Answer

COLABS says members can access its spaces from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday, with staff support from 9am to 6pm on those days.

All six COLABS buildings listed here also record out-of-hours access against them, so arrangements can differ by building and by membership level. If your team needs to work late or on Sundays, confirm the access rules for the specific centre before you commit.

Question 8

What is included in a COLABS membership?

Accepted Answer

Every COLABS building listed in Pakistan is furnished and air conditioned and records reception services, mail handling, printing facilities, a kitchen and step-free disabled access, with a business lounge at four of the six.

COLABS's own site adds internet, tea and coffee, recreational rooms and uninterrupted power to its membership inclusions, and says access control runs through its member app.

Question 9

How long do I have to commit to a COLABS membership?

Accepted Answer

Terms on COLABS space in Pakistan run from a single month to 12, 24 months or longer, and the commitment you make usually affects the rate you are quoted.

Across the 58 workspaces listed here the average is PKR 25,517 per desk per month. A single month suits a team testing a city, while a longer term on a private office is generally priced more keenly by the provider.

Question 10

How do I book a tour of a COLABS space?

Accepted Answer

Enquire on the COLABS listing you are interested in and a broker will arrange the tour, usually within a few days and at no cost. COLABS also takes enquiries directly through its own site.

Its Lahore and Karachi buildings differ in size and facilities, so seeing two before deciding is worth the time. Because the spaces are furnished, a team can normally move in within days of agreeing terms.