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Why Choose Serviced Apartments in Dakar?

We appreciate the importance of suitable accommodation for a successful business visit, and we at Situ put extra emphasis on providing first-class accommodation for corporate visitors and expats. Our serviced apartments in Dakar, Senegal are a perfectly balanced solution for a long-term visit or as a starter accommodation for relocated employees. Book one of our short-term lets in Dakar and explore a new level of comfort.

Our business-class serviced apartments in Dakar are designed with business visitors in mind in compare with other boutique hotel. We make sure that all the specific needs of corporate visitors and remote workers are met. All modern facilities such as designated office space with a comfortable desk come as standard.

A high-speed internet connection is suitable for remote working. All apartments are spacious and airy and are convenient for airport connections and public transport. Enjoy the extra comfort of a fully-furnished modern kitchen and laundry services. If you’re relocating, do browse our selection for suitable expat Dakar accommodation.

Stay with us in Dakar and all your essential needs will be taken care of, allowing you to concentrate on the task at hand. Browse our broad selection of serviced apartments and find the best place to stay in Dakar.

Where is Dakar?

Dakar is the westernmost point of Senegal and its largest city. The border with Mauritania is 250 kilometres to the north via the N2 road.

The border with the Gambia is 300 kilometres to the south. Use N3 to travel across the country to the east via the next large city Thies. Follow N1 to travel southeast to Mali.

Looking at the map of Africa, in the African continent you will see that Dakar is a four-to-five-hour flight from Europe, similar from the United States, five to six hours from South America, and six to seven hours from Asia. Today, Dakar has become the logistics hub of West Africa.

French is spoken by over 90% of the population in Dakar, while Arabic has the status of the second national language. A variety of minority African languages can be heard. English is used by the expat community, but it may be challenging to find a fluent English speaker in the street.

The currency used in Senegal is called the West African Franc CFA. Make sure to exchange any cash only in specialised exchange offices or banks. Visitors use international credit cards with ease because the exchange rate for cashless payments tends to be good.

 Business in Dakar

Dakar is the western gateway to the continent thanks to its convenient location and political and economic stability. Senegal has some of the best infrastructure in Africa and well-developed international and domestic transport links. Multinational corporations use Dakar for their regional offices in West Africa which is home to over 300 million potential customers.

Fish, phosphates, and peanuts are Senegal's main export commodities. International tourism is an important source of revenue as well. Other promising industries are mining, agriculture and tinned foods, clothing, and cosmetics.

The internal market of Senegal is gradually expanding because of the regional trade boom. Dakar is an excellent choice for foreign investors interested in trading with West African countries.

A favourable business climate in Dakar affects the country as a whole. Individual purchasing power is growing and most importantly, Dakar can provide locally made quality products in sufficient quantities. The telecom market is growing steadily, and Senegal is showing a strong desire to use information technology and the Internet. The city’s infrastructure is being modernised and new facilities are being built.

Diamniadio is a newly built urban area 30 kilometres south of Dakar with forty thousand new jobs created in services, education, and administration. The key element in the techno boom that Dakar is going through now. Diamniadio relieves the population pressure on Dakar and reduces commuting times and traffic jams. Such giants as ATOS and major venture funds Orange Digital Ventures and Partech Partners have chosen Diamniadio for their headquarters.

The International Fair of Dakar (FIDAK) regularly brings together the biggest players of the West African sub-region. The West Africa Technology Fair (WATEF) held in Dakar promotes the latest innovations in agriculture.

The rapid spread of the Internet and mobile technologies makes Dakar increasingly attractive for IT and tech entrepreneurs. It is easy to enter the market and competition is mild, and the potential for growth and demand for technology projects is huge: many problems in the region can be solved by innovation.

Living in Dakar

Enjoy the relaxed vibe of Dakar where traditions and local culture are honoured. This is especially true for cooking and national clothes.

Motorways connect the remote corners of the country, new housing and office districts are expanding through the development of wastelands and the old town is being reconstructed.

What makes Senegal stand out in West Africa is its multi-culturalism. Every religion is respected, and all religious holidays are honoured. Religious freedom is legally binding. The cost of living in Senegal is generally low but if you are used to the European level of comfort you will need to pay.

The main costs are rent and transport, especially taxis. Fresh locally sourced food is very affordable. Alcohol is generally available despite the Muslim doctrine in Senegal.

Dakar has been a major trading centre for centuries and now markets of all specialties and sizes throughout the city sell a wide variety of local goods. Several specialty markets specialise in textile and clothes, crafts, groceries, and spices.

Dakar is a thriving centre for African art and hosts the oldest and largest exhibition of contemporary art in Africa: the Dakar Biennale. Venues across the city showcase some of the finest Senegalese and African art for two months.

Dakar offers exciting museums and abstract galleries such as the IFAN Museum of African Art and the Galerie Arte in the centre of the Plateau, which offer a breathtaking insight into the heritage of this ancient continent. For live art in the making go to the Village des Arts: a creative space where artists can both work and showcase their craft to the public.

Dakar is an excellent choice for a wonderful beach holiday. the best Senegalese resort Les Almadie is only a 20-minute drive from Dakar, and the city beaches are also very comfortable. There is something exotic, go floating in the salty Lake Retba, only 29 km northeast of Dakar. The high salt content makes the water all shades of pink and lets you float on the surface rather than swim.