Aldar Education, in partnership with Cranleigh UK, has announced an investment of AED 385.8 million to relocate Cranleigh Abu Dhabi’s Prep and Senior School campuses to a new purpose-built facility on Saadiyat Island. The state-of-the-art campus is scheduled to open during the 2027–2028 academic year and will significantly expand the school’s capacity while introducing advanced academic, sporting, and cultural facilities.
The new campus will accommodate up to 2,178 students, helping meet growing demand for premium British education in Abu Dhabi. Located just seven minutes from the current campus and adjacent to the existing Pre-Prep site, the relocation will unify the school’s operations within Saadiyat Island and create a fully integrated educational environment.
Designed as a next-generation learning ecosystem, the campus will feature dedicated laboratories for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, equipped with artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies. These facilities will allow students to engage in immersive learning experiences and explore complex scientific concepts through advanced simulations.
The Sixth Form facilities will include a specialized research library, collaborative study areas, a student exhibition hall, and a leadership conference room designed to encourage critical thinking, innovation, and teamwork. A dedicated Sixth Form Majlis will also provide students with opportunities to engage with Emirati heritage, Arabic culture, and national identity, reinforcing the school’s commitment to local values and traditions.
For younger students, the Prep School will offer dedicated STEM laboratories, science and discovery centers, and an expanded Model United Nations suite aimed at developing leadership skills, global awareness, and inquiry-based learning.
The new campus will also feature extensive sports facilities. These include a 50-meter, eight-lane competition-standard swimming pool, an aquatic gym, gymnastics and dance studios, Jiu-Jitsu facilities, padel courts, basketball courts with spectator seating, a golf simulation studio, cricket facilities, and table tennis areas.
One of the campus’s standout features will be a professional natural grass football field, making Cranleigh Abu Dhabi one of the few schools in the emirate to provide authentic natural turf facilities. The school believes this investment will support athlete development, improve player welfare, and help attract high-level sporting talent.
Creative and performing arts facilities will also be significantly expanded. The campus will include a 650-seat auditorium, a black box theatre, music recital rooms, music technology studios, instrumental practice spaces, and an audio recording studio. Additional facilities will include dedicated art studios, a dark room, design technology labs, a radio and podcast studio, and fully equipped ICT laboratories.
Sahar Cooper, Chief Executive Officer of Aldar Education, said the new campus has been designed around the belief that the quality of a student’s environment directly influences educational outcomes. She emphasized that every aspect of the campus has been carefully planned to support students academically, athletically, creatively, and culturally.
Sustainability also plays a central role in the project. The campus has achieved an Estidama Pearl 5 rating, the highest level of the UAE’s green building certification system. The design incorporates energy-efficient technologies, reduced carbon emissions, and climate-resilient infrastructure to ensure long-term environmental performance.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi will continue operating from its current campus until the new facility opens in the 2027–2028 academic year. Aldar Education and Cranleigh UK have implemented a phased transition plan to ensure a smooth transfer while maintaining academic and operational continuity for students and staff.
The investment represents one of the most significant developments in Abu Dhabi’s premium education sector and reflects the growing demand for high-quality international education in the UAE.
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