What is Arrayah?
Arrayah, meaning a ray of hope, is self-described as a place to just do things.
It organizes co-living hacker houses, pop-up neighborhoods, and accelerators for founders, artists, and researchers to build with intention.
History
Arrayah was founded in 2024 by Akshat Agarwal.
That year, it hosted a 15-person cohort in Dubai for Arrayah Chapter 1, and later Arrayah Chapter 2.
In 2025, in Australia, it hosted two pop-up villages:
- A month-long Arrayah.
- A week-long Arrayah Residency.
For 2026, Arrayah continues to gather people towards intentional building, co-hosting the Freo Neuhaus Pop-Up in Fremantle, Australia.
Arrayah has also organized short-form events like the 4-day arrayah living alongside the Sunrise Festival.
Location
Arrayah's physical activities center in Australia, with pop-up neighborhoods in Sydney and Fremantle.
Early iterations were focused on Dubai.
Duration
Arrayah's pop-up neighborhoods typically last from 1 week to 1 month. Accelerators usually run for a few weeks.
Arrayah is also rolling out permanent homes across Australia.
Pricing
Pricing for Arrayah's programs varies by event and is often announced closer to the date or undisclosed before registration.
Freo Neuhaus Pop-Up offers tiered accommodation options: shared or private rooms, with shared or private bathrooms.
Arrayah Residency was $400 for the whole week.
Amenities
Amenities in Arrayah's pop-up villages typically include:
- Co-living (shared or private rooms).
- Co-working spaces.
- Social areas.
- Group fitness sessions.
- Workshops, lectures, and events.
Reviews
" Getting to experience hacker house vibes at Arrayah changed my life. " Natalia Stefanowski, Building at Network School
Getting to experience hacker house vibes at Arrayah changed my life. Driven people living in community, bouncing ideas, locking in, building something meaningful... I love it.
" If you're thinking about joining Arrayah, do it. " Abhay Mittal, Founder at Axentia
It's not just a program, it's an experience that'll change your life.
How can you get involved?
- Join a pop-up village.
- Join an Arrayah accelerator.
- Apply for residency in a hacker house.
FAQs
What is the goal of Arrayah?
To break the education → job → job → die cycle of life, giving people alternative spaces to experiment.
What are Arrayah's principles?
Agency, intensity, ambition and kindness.
Who is Arrayah for?
Builders, researchers, and creators who are curious, kind, and display high-agency, building towards a brighter future.
Can I participate remotely?
No, Arrayah emphasizes physical co-living and in-person collaboration in Australian locations.
What are common practices at Arrayah?
Arrayah is healthy by default. People do morning workouts, beach swimming, cycling, sunset meditations.
Where are Arrayah's homes located?
Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane.
Why Australia?
Community spirit, natural beauty, historic capital, Asian connectivity, and potential to reverse talent drain.
How did Arrayah Chapter 1 go?
Arrayah Chapter 1 in Dubai grouped 15 builders for an intense program with mentors including Anshul, Guglielmo Fonda, and Akshat Agarwal. Participants launched projects with weekly guidance, fireside chats, and demo days.
Who backs Arrayah?
Big tech companies. Arrayah Residency was backed by Lovable, who gave free credits to every joiner.
How is Arrayah connected to Freo Neuhaus?
Arrayah co-hosts the inaugural Freo Neuhaus Pop-Up, a 14-day residency in Fremantle prototyping network societies and creative tech institutions.