KHDA Director General Aisha Miran inaugurates the facility  

Dubai, Jan 19, 2026: Arcadia Global School, a British curriculum school managed and operated by Arcadia Education in the UAE, has opened its Secondary School, at an investment of Dhs200 million. 

The milestone was marked in the presence of Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Mohan Valrani, Chairman and Founder of Arcadia Education and Dr Navin Valrani, Chief Executive Officer of Arcadia Education, alongside parents and students. The celebrations included a visit from motivational speaker, Nick Santonastasso, followed by the official inauguration of the Secondary School building and the school’s new auditorium, Arcadia Apollo Theatre. 

Andrew Wilson, Founding Principal of Arcadia Global School says, “The opening of our Secondary School and the Arcadia Apollo Theatre marks an important milestone for Arcadia Global School. These purpose-built facilities give our students the space to learn, create and perform, while reinforcing our belief that education should extend beyond academics to nurture resilience, leadership and a strong sense of community.” 

The Arcadia Apollo Theatre, spanning 50,938 sqm and accommodating 1,200 seats, enables the school to host a dynamic range of academic and extra-curricular activities from theatrical productions and musical performances to guest lectures, live screened sports events and community events.