
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.