YoooServ, Reading, welcomes unicorn enterprise HalalBooking

By Sam Pither

7 December 2022

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The Reception area at YoooServ's The Abbey, which has recently welcomed HalalBooking

The Abbey, YoooServ’s flexible working space in Reading, has leased 12,000 square feet of space to UK-based travel booking website Halal Booking.

HalalBooking, which is on the road to achieving $1 billion unicorn status, will use the space, featuring breakout spaces and meeting rooms, to support its 35-strong team of employees.

Led by Sonning-based Chief Executive Elnur Seyidli, the firm offers halal-friendly accommodation around the world, with filters allowing customers to focus on specific desired features such as halal food availability, alcohol-free areas, dedicated women’s facilities (such as spa and pools) and family-friendly entertainment.

Benjamin Willmore, CEO of YoooServ, said: “At YoooServ, we want to support our businesses to thrive by removing the hassle of property management, so our tenants can concentrate on their day-to-day.

“HalalBbooking is defying the sector, despite the difficulty in the travel market it is soon to be a unicorn venture; we’re excited to be part of their journey. We’ve designed and fit out their new offices in the heart of Reading.”

YoooServ’s third space, The Abbey, joins the firm’s Weybridge, Surrey sites: No.5 The Heights and Dakota. YoooServ aims to create its spaces with design and tech in mind, with Bluetooth-enabled hands-free entry, fresh air technology and relaxation pods, as well as robots which can deliver parcels, fresh fruit and lunch.

Elnur Seyidli, CEO of HalalBooking comments: “Our business is super high-tech so we need to attract the best of the best tech talent. We want office spaces that are welcoming, luxurious, have great views and provide 5* service – which is why we have moved into The Abbey.

“We are a fast growing business, and to support our growth, get the team back into the office, we needed something special – we have that with YoooServ. The team share the same values as us, and we’re delighted to be moving in.”

Featured image: The Reception area at YoooServ's The Abbey, which has recently welcomed HalalBooking. Credit: Matt PR

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.