This is the second Taaleem-managed Harrow school in the UAE 

Dubai, Apr 14, 2025: Dubai’s first Harrow School is scheduled to open from the 2026 academic year. Taking shape in Hessa Street, Harrow School Dubai will have openings for up to 1,800 students. 

This follows the signing of the land deal between Taaleem, which will operate the Harrow School, and the KHDA (Knowledge and Human Development Authority). 

Recently, Taaleem confirmed the location of another Harrow school, this one in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, also set for a 2026 opening and with room for 1,800 students. 

These represent the first Harrow schools in the UAE and a major expansion for the renowned UK institution. The first Harrow school was founded in Britain in 1572. 

“The school (in Dubai) will join the prestigious Harrow family, offering a British-style curriculum deeply rooted in a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and leadership development,” said a Taaleem statement. 

“The campus, designed by the renowned KODA architects, will include purpose-built classrooms, sports and arts facilities, and leadership programmes that embody Harrow’s core values and standards.” 

The campus is said to take shape on a 50,000 square metre plot.