School highlights
The Royal Journey into Secondary
We are excited to continue expanding our RDS secondary provision with Year 9 opening in the 2026–27 academic year, following the successful launch of Year 7 in 2024–25 and Year 8 in 2025–26.
We plan to continue growing into an all-through school, serving students from Nursery to Year 13. While the new secondary campus will be constructed to the highest standards, Year 7 and 8 have begun their secondary journey in our current campus. By the time the purpose-built RDS secondary site opens in the summer of 2026, we will be ready to welcome students in Years 7, 8, and 9 into our specially designed, state-of-the-art facility.
We are enthusiastic about the opportunities this expansion will bring and are confident that RDS will continue to deliver a high-quality education within a close-knit, family-oriented community.
Design Technology
Food Technology
MUGA
Courts
Padel
Courts
Drama / Dance Studio
Sixth Form Hall
MPH with stage
Swimming Pool
As we expand into an all-through school, GEMS Royal Dubai School is committed to providing exceptional facilities that support both academic and personal development. Our future secondary campus, set to open in August 2026, will feature state-of-the-art learning environments designed to inspire innovation and creativity.
Students will benefit from cutting-edge facilities, including Design Technology and Food Technology labs, a Makerspace room, and a Textile room—enhancing hands-on learning experiences. The school will also offer outstanding sports amenities such as MUGA courts, padel courts, a football field, and a swimming pool, promoting physical well-being and teamwork.
For performing arts and collaborative learning, the campus will include Drama and Dance studios, a Sixth Form Hall, and a Multi-Purpose Hall with a stage, fostering creativity and self-expression. A modern library and research centre, alongside thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor collaborative spaces, will provide students with dynamic areas to explore, connect, and excel.
We are excited about the future of RDS Secondary and look forward to offering our students an enriching, future-focused learning experience in a purpose-built environment.