1. Harrow International School Dubai
Taaleem, one of the UAE’s leading education providers, will open Harrow International School Dubai in 2026, marking the prestigious British school’s first campus in the city.
Located on a 50,000-square-metre plot along Hessa Street, the school will accommodate up to 1,800 students when it opens for the 2026 academic year.
The Harrow name carries centuries of heritage – the original Harrow School in the UK was founded in 1572 and has produced many prominent global leaders.
2. Ash Mount School (Mudon)
A new International Baccalaureate (IB) institution, Ash Mount School is set to open in Dubai’s Mudon community in August 2026.
The school will cater to students aged 3 to 18 years and is being launched by Interstar Education, the group behind popular institutions such as Victory Heights Primary School, South View School, and Delhi Private School.
Ash Mount will follow the IB curriculum and aims to provide a holistic learning environment focused on academic excellence and personal development.
3. Dubai International Academy (DIA) – Town Square
Opening in August 2026, the new school will extend the group’s 20-year legacy in International Baccalaureate (IB) education to one of Dubai’s fastest-growing residential areas.
DIA Town Square plans to offer the full IB continuum, beginning with the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). Admissions are already open for Pre-K to Grade 8 for the 2026–2027 academic year.
4. Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet – Dubai Sports City
This new venture, in partnership with GEDU Global Education, has received preliminary approval from Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
The school will follow the National Curriculum for England and offer a co-educational environment from Nursery to Year 8, with plans to expand to Sixth Form in later phases.
Students will benefit from state-of-the-art sports facilities in Dubai Sports City and a holistic academic experience supported by the QE Flourish Programme.
New universities opening in Dubai (2025–26 academic year)
5. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad
One of India’s most prestigious business schools, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, will open its first international campus in Dubai.
The institute’s Business and Management programme ranks 27th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. Its Dubai campus will strengthen academic and professional ties between India and the UAE, offering world-class management education to students across the region.
6. American University of Beirut (AUB)
The American University of Beirut (AUB), ranked 237th globally in the QS World University Rankings, is also joining Dubai’s academic scene.
AUB brings a rich academic tradition and a strong network of alumni across the Middle East, further enriching Dubai’s multicultural higher education ecosystem.
7. Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences
Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, known for its specialised healthcare education, is also set to open in Dubai.
The college will focus on producing skilled healthcare professionals and advancing medical research and education in the region.
