Dubai British School Expands: Taaleem Acquires Jumeirah Islands Campus 2025

Taaleem Holdings has announced the full acquisition of premium educational facilities in Dubai’s Jumeirah Islands, marking a significant expansion of its Dubai British School (DBS) portfolio.

Acquisition Details:

• Location: 300m from DBS Emirates Hills
• Current facility: Amity Early Learning Centre
• Opening: 2025 academic year
• Status: Pending standard regulatory approvals

Development Plans:

1. Property transformation:
   • Complete renovation
   • State-of-the-art facilities
   • Self-contained campus design
   • Focus on young learners
2. Existing campus improvements:
   • DBS Emirates Hills upgrades
   • Enhanced facilities
   • Expanded student capacity

Transition Timeline:

1. Current arrangement:
   • Lease-back to Amity Education Services
   • Continues through 2024-25 academic year
   • Ensures student continuity
   • Complies with KHDA regulations
2. Future plans:
   • Extensive renovations
   • Integration with DBS brand
   • Enhanced educational offerings

Leadership Insights:

Alan Williamson, Taaleem CEO, highlighted:

• Strategic growth opportunity
• Enhanced facility quality
• Increased community access
• Alignment with expansion strategy

Brett Girven, DBS Emirates Hills Principal, emphasised:

• Enhanced educational offerings
• Specialised young learner facilities
• Performing arts spaces
• Sports facilities
• Personalised learning environments

Taaleem’s Growth Strategy:

Current developments:

1. DBS Jumeira:
   • Recently opened
   • 500+ students enrolled
   • Dubai Canal location
   • Phased year group expansion

• DBS Mira:
  • Opening: August 2025
  • Location: Emaar’s Mira community
  • Capacity: 1,600+ students
  • Construction ongoing

Facility Features:

New campus will include:

• Early Years facilities
• Lower Primary spaces
• Performing arts centre
• Sports facilities
• Dedicated learning areas

Parent Information:

• Current Amity students encouraged to apply
• Standard admissions process applies
• KHDA guidelines followed
• Seamless transition planned

Market Context:

This expansion reflects:

• Growing demand for premium education
• Strategic facility optimisation
• Market growth opportunities
• Educational excellence focus

Future Impact:

The development aims to:

• Increase premium seat availability
• Enhance educational standards
• Support community growth
• Maintain educational excellence

This strategic acquisition strengthens Taaleem’s position in Dubai’s premium education sector while expanding access to British curriculum education in a prime location.

Additional Reading Material

• UAE’s First Harrow Schools Set to Open in 2026: Taaleem CEO Reveals Plans
• Taaleem Partners with Harrow International Schools to Bring Elite Education to the MENA Region
• Taaleem Expands Educational Excellence with Dubai British School Jumeira
• Taaleem Achieves Record Revenue & Student Enrolment in H1 2023/24
• Abu Dhabi Schools: 6 Mandatory Staff Positions Required by ADEK | JobXDubai
• Dubai Golden Visa: Schools Begin Nominating Top Educators
• Dubai to Offer 1,800 Scholarships to Gifted Emirati Students in Top Private Schools