Hive co-living space


  • Hive is a new co-living apartment block in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    Hive is a new co-living apartment block in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The communal areas are state-of-the-art and encourage tenants to connect with each other.
    The communal areas are state-of-the-art and encourage tenants to connect with each other.
  • Bass Ackerman is the founder of Hive.
    Bass Ackerman is the founder of Hive.
  • Hive has a rooftop pool, outdoor cinema and amphitheatre.
    Hive has a rooftop pool, outdoor cinema and amphitheatre.
  • Hive, in Jumeirah Village Circle, opened its doors to residents in late January.
    Hive, in Jumeirah Village Circle, opened its doors to residents in late January.
  • Tenants can give just 30 days notice to move out without incurring a penalty.
    Tenants can give just 30 days notice to move out without incurring a penalty.
  • The apartments are fully furnished and include all bills.
    The apartments are fully furnished and include all bills.
  • The building has studio flats as well as one- to four-bedroom apartments.
    The building has studio flats as well as one- to four-bedroom apartments.
  • Exterior of Hive in Jumeirah Village Circle.
    Exterior of Hive in Jumeirah Village Circle.
  • To secure an apartment, tenants pay two months’ rent to move in, one month of which is a refundable security deposit.
    To secure an apartment, tenants pay two months’ rent to move in, one month of which is a refundable security deposit.
  • Even the laundrette has games to help pass the time.
    Even the laundrette has games to help pass the time.
  • Within weeks of opening, the modern apartment block was at full capacity.
    Within weeks of opening, the modern apartment block was at full capacity.