In a world where efficiency and creativity drive the event and production industries, finding the right venue remains one of the most challenging tasks. Enter Makanat, a platform designed to transform how individuals and companies book spaces for their events and creative endeavors. It's not just another listing site—Makanat is a curated marketplace that gives users access to unique venues with the simplicity and transparency that has long been missing in the region.
Makanat was born out of a deep frustration with the fragmented venue market. Finding and securing event spaces was time-consuming and inefficient. Creatives and event organizers spent hours navigating unclear pricing, dealing with endless back-and-forth negotiations, and relying on disconnected services. At the same time, space owners had venues sitting empty, unable to capitalize on their potential.
Makanat stepped in to streamline the entire process, bridging the gap between space owners and the people who need their venues. The platform set out to make booking a venue as easy as purchasing a flight ticket. With the combination of technology, curated listings, and a comprehensive ecosystem of services, Makanat is on its way to revolutionizing Saudi Arabia's event and production industries.
Before Makanat, booking a venue was an ordeal. Organizers had to dig through endless websites or depend on personal contacts, often facing unclear pricing, hidden fees, and long negotiations. There was no centralized platform to streamline the process or link essential services like location agreements, catering, or technical setups.
Makanat changes that. It offers a curated selection of spaces with transparent, upfront pricing, ensuring there are no surprises. Everything organizers need—booking the venue, securing agreements, and arranging services—comes together in one place with multiple payment methods. Whether it’s a corporate event or a photoshoot, Makanat simplifies the process from start to finish, allowing users to focus on their vision, not logistics.
Makanat isn't stopping here. The platform is continuously evolving to meet the growing needs of its users. Upcoming features will include subscription-based models and new tools for event organizers and third-party service providers, making Makanat even more indispensable. These innovations are designed to further simplify the booking process, providing more flexible options for both space owners and users. With future plans to bring its seamless venue-booking experience to the GCC market.
Since its soft launch, Makanat has already made an impact on the event and production industry. The platform has facilitated high-profile events, such as KPMG’s use of a Makanat venue during the LEAP ’24 conference. These early success stories highlight the demand Makanat is meeting. In one instance, a café in Riyadh booked through Makanat saw a 10x average increase in daily revenue within just eight (8) hours during a single event.
