Harrow International School, Abu Dhabi

Client

Taaleem

Size

38,800 sqm (G+2)

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Status

Complete

Harrow Abu Dhabi integrates prestige within a world-class cultural and academic district, leveraging climate-responsive architecture, maritime views, and elite sports facilities into a future-ready campus.

About the Project

Located on Al Saadiyat Island, Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is a coastal campus engineered for institutional prestige and sustainability. Situated alongside elite institutions like NYU Abu Dhabi and Cranleigh, the project integrates into a world-class academic hub. The master plan balances traditional British heritage with local climate needs, delivering a high-performance environment tailored for holistic student development.

Key Highlights

Olympic-standard swimming pools and indoor multi-sport arenas.

Dedicated academic clusters for design, art, and research.

High-performance glass facades with climate-responsive shading devices.

Premium interiors featuring warm wood paneling and stone flooring.

Maritime-view classrooms designed to maximize natural daylighting.

Design Approach

Respecting the island's coastal topography, the master plan employs a horizontal layout with clear discipline clusters for technical design, creative arts, and scientific research. The exterior balances climate efficiency with traditional British motifs, using recessed openings and shading devices to manage heat and light. Inside, the campus features warm wood paneling, textured stone, and expansive windows that maintain strong visual connections to the surrounding waters. First-rate athletic infrastructure—including Olympic-standard pools and multi-sport arenas—is seamlessly woven alongside advanced laboratories, ensuring specialized resources remain accessible across the community without causing cross-cohort friction.

The project integrates indoor and outdoor learning, encouraging interaction.

Client

Taaleem

Project Type

Campus Planning

Typology

Educational — All Through School

Completion

Complete

Built-Up Area

38,800 sqm (G+2)

Certification

Gold LEED (in progress)

Outcome & Impact

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi establishes a benchmark for sustainable, heritage-inspired educational architecture. By blending classic British identity with contemporary design and coastal context, the campus delivers a future-ready, competitive learning environment. The project honors institutional prestige while providing students with world-class academic and athletic facilities, further elevating Al Saadiyat Island’s status as a global hub for educational excellence.

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