Reigate Grammar School Masaar is set to open in 2027 with capacity for 2,700 students.
Sharjah: Developer Arada has awarded a Dh183 million contract to construct a new K‑12 campus in Sharjah, marking the emirate’s first branch of a UK-based school and a major boost to its growing education sector.
The project, Reigate Grammar School Masaar, will be situated within the Dh9.5 billion Masaar master community and is scheduled to open in September 2027. Once completed, the campus will have capacity for up to 2,700 students.
The main construction contract has been awarded to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC, with work already underway and expected to take 16 months.
Wide range of facilities
Set on a 450,000-square-foot plot in northern Masaar, the school will include a performing arts centre, library, STEM centre, multi-purpose halls, sports complexes, and swimming pools.
The development is being delivered in partnership with Bright Capital Investment and marks the first UAE campus of the historic Reigate Grammar School, founded near London in 1675.
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said the project reflects the developer’s long-term vision for Masaar as a family-focused community. “We are continuing to invest in world-class amenities that will benefit families in Sharjah for generations to come,” he added, noting that construction is progressing on schedule for a 2027 opening.
Key milestone
Esref Temel, Managing Director at Bright Capital Investment, described the project as a key milestone in bringing a premium British curriculum to Sharjah. Sean Davey, Global Business Director for Reigate Grammar School International, added that the UAE launch strengthens the group’s expanding global network of schools.
Reigate Way
The new campus will introduce students to the “Reigate Way,” an educational approach focused on academic excellence, innovation, and strong pastoral care, with a particular emphasis on student wellbeing.
Launched in 2021, Masaar is a 19 million-square-foot master-planned community featuring around 3,000 homes set within a forested environment. The development is built around a “green spine” of more than 70,000 trees, connecting its six gated districts to a central community hub.
Located in the rapidly developing Suyoh district near Tilal City and Sharjah Mosque, Masaar offers convenient access to Emirates Road and Maliha Road, and is just a 20-minute drive from Dubai International Airport.
