Adil Raza Khan | August 29, 2025
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin
We have been writing to share our knowledge on Dubai real estate investments and earning monetary gains for a long time now. We like to stay educated to guide our clients and readers. Recently, while studying, this famous quote grabbed our attention, motivating us to write this blog on the most expensive schools in Dubai.
The quote is so true but often so neglected! Good investment in knowledge indeed fetches the highest gains possible for an all-round prosperity.
Your dazzling lifestyle choices account for nothing if the choice of school for your children fails to shape and shine their future. In Dubai, everything is a notch higher than expected. So, here we enlist those schools in Dubai that match your extravagant expectations and your child’s education needs uncompromisingly.
We believe education doesn’t need to be measured by assessing how deep the pockets of the parents are anywhere. Nevertheless, everyone expects Dubai schools to match up to the idea of Dubai riches that the emirate is so famous for worldwide.
We do not wish to contradict their idea, and that's the reason we are enlisting the names of some top the most expensive schools in Dubai.
The most expensive school in Dubai status is now grabbed by GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI), which recently opened in Dubai Sports City in August 2025. The estimated opening cost is claimed to be around $100 million. The annual fees range from AED 116,000 for early years to AED 206,000 for senior students.
The school plans to administer studies on real-world technology and science through AI, robotics, esports, and sustainability.
A leading international school in Dubai, it has been offering the IB curriculum from Pre-KG to Grade 12 since 2008. The school takes pride in offering the best education possible to its vibrant international community.
The school has a Nursery Programme (2-3 years old), a Primary Years Programme (3-11 years old), a Middle Years Programme (from 6th-10th Grade), IB Diploma Programme (16-19 years old), and a Career-related Programme (16-19 years old).
Repton School Dubai is the UAE brand of the world-renowned Repton School in the UK. In Dubai, it has started nurturing the children with the finest education possible since 2007. It offers full boarding facilities (there are only 2 such schools offering it in Dubai) and unparalleled pastoral care.
The school has IGCSE courses, IB Diploma, IB Career Programme, and A-Level courses, with a rich collection of 45 subject choices across different academic specializations.
Repton school ranks amongst the best 100 private schools globally and is mentioned within the top 15 UAE schools. It has continued achieving the ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for over a decade now.
North London Collegiate School Dubai is a branch of the age-old renowned North London Collegiate School UK. It started its teaching journey in Dubai in 2017 in its 38,000 square meter campus. It is one o the most expensive schools in Dubai.
The school is an accredited IB Continuum School offering the PYP (Primary Years Programme), MYP (Middle Years Programme), and the DP (Diploma Programme). Besides the English language being used as the main instruction mode, other foreign languages available are Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. The school offers The Duke of Eddinburgh International Award Programme.
The prestigious Kent College Dubai school is a joint venture between the legendary Kent College Canterbury, Mir Hashem Khoory, a Dubai-based company, and Meydan Estates. Full-time boarding facilities are available for 8-18 year old students.
The academic journey of the learners in this school is segmented into phases like Garden Cottage Nursery (up to 3 years old), Junior School (3-11 years old), Senior School (11-16 years old), and Sixth Form (16-18 years old). The school community has students from 40+ nations worldwide.
Kent College, both its Junior and Senior Schools, has consistently been bagging an ISI “Outstanding” rating in all the categories of inspection. Very few schools in Dubai earn it.
Swiss International School Dubai (SISD) ranks among the top 100 private day and boarding schools globally. It is also one of only 50 all-through International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools we have.
The curricula include the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Diploma (IBDP), and/or the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). Full, weekly, and/or flexible boarding facilities are available for 11- to 18-year-olds (Grades 6-13).
Bilingual IB programs are administered in either French and English or German and English. One can also opt for only English as the medium of instruction.
The school believes in sustainable practices, so it teaches all the students about green architecture, solar energy, and water conservation techniques.
Wrapping up
These are 5 of the most expensive schools in Dubai that offer the best education through established global curriculums, fantastic learning and holistic well-being guidance, an array of beneficial extracurricular activities, and world-class campus facilities. Majority of our choices offer boarding facilities with a range of activities to keep the students feeling engaged.
The tuition fees we gave you a glimpse of are the most updated ones. Nevertheless, the fees and school timings may change anytime. Other minute details you can find out by going to their respective official websites, where they detail the slightest of information that may interest you as a parent if you have decided to enroll your kids there.
We usually stay busy enlisting and discussing real estate investment scopes and monetary interests earned in Dubai.
We realized it will make us feel much happier to focus some light on investing in our next generation’s future also, and what else could it have been without detailing the essentials of top schools in Dubai?
WRITTEN BY
Adil Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." – Benjamin Franklin
We have been writing to share our knowledge on Dubai real estate investments and earning monetary gains for a long time now. We like to stay educated to guide our clients and readers. Recently, while studying, this famous quote grabbed our attention, motivating us to write this blog on the most expensive schools in Dubai.
The quote is so true but often so neglected! Good investment in knowledge indeed fetches the highest gains possible for an all-round prosperity.
Your dazzling lifestyle choices account for nothing if the choice of school for your children fails to shape and shine their future. In Dubai, everything is a notch higher than expected. So, here we enlist those schools in Dubai that match your extravagant expectations and your child’s education needs uncompromisingly.
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Dubai has emerged as an international destination for luxury lifestyles and real estate investments. Owning a property in the city is not just a financial decision; it is also a lifestyle decision that comes with prestige, privacy, and access to world-class amenities. To discerning buyers, being aware of the most expensive areas of Dubai (2025) will guarantee that they invest in value and status.
These residential areas are strategically set up for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – having unmatched residential standards and security.
At APIL Properties, we offer factual information, professional advice, and access to the best property listings in the most upmarket neighbourhoods of Dubai. Our experts assists our clients in making sound choices that are supported by rational facts and market projections.
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Dubai grabs headlines for its larger-than-life style of living. No luxury is beyond one’s reality here with the most expensive properties in Dubai.
You pay the amount (that also comes with relaxation of time and a flexible payment scheme) and realize here how all your lifestyle fantasies find wings of reality in a blink.
We are not exaggerating. To prove what we just have claimed here, our team has handpicked a curated set of the six most expensive property in Dubai. Each of these has a bouquet of grand offerings to add greater value to your status and lifestyle aspirations.
Let us introduce you to the regal retreats, gracing the luxury real estate in Dubai, with sophisticated collections of world-class lifestyle attractions.
The 4-bedroom sky mansion (2,950 sq ft) in Azizi Tower, which is claimed to be the world’s 2nd tallest building, comes with a price tag of AED 999,999,999!
The building Burj Azizi is 725-meter tall (130+ stories), and the most expensive unit, the Sky Mansion, is the soaring sanctuary with a view second to none.
General Pricing: The launch price is AED 7.5 million with a 50/50 payment plan, and the handover is in Q3 2030
Architecture and Construction USP: The elements of the interior styling are inspired by the architectural designs of 7 different nations. Graphene-mixed concrete materials are used for extra strength.
Location: The building is the only freehold property on the Sheikh Zayed road strip in the Trade Center First, Dubai.
Project Highlight: It claims to nestle the world’s first 7-star hotel, already making headlines with multiple records worldwide, including the highest occupied hotel room, the highest lobby, and the highest restaurant in Dubai. With the amount mentioned, the sky mansion in Burj Azizi is the Dubai’s most expensive property as per the popular listings now.
Major amenities of the Project: World-class amenities are available at every 20-level. Major amenities include an observation deck, retail, a museum, ping pong rooms, a rotating restaurant, a 7-floor vertical mall, hi-tech gyms, sophisticated business centers, yoga clubs, wellness facilities, and luxury spas.
The 5-bedroom penthouse at Orla on Palm Jumeirah is priced at AED 412,500,000 and is 55,467 sq. ft. big. The off-plan property has a 50/50 payment plan with handover in Q4 2026.
General Pricing: The launch price is AED 24 million with a 50/50 payment plan, and the handover is in Q4 2026.
Architecture and Construction USP: Foster + Partners has done the designing. Natural elements, curved facades, double-height ceilings, and flowing water features complement the seamless indoor and outdoor living scopes. The rose gold and brown wood interior combo is distinctive.
Location: Orla stands at the tip of the Palm Jumeirah Crescent, offering a 270-degree view of the sea and the surroundings.
Project Highlights: The project has Dubai’s first-ever resident-only beach club along its 150-meter shoreline and 5-star service and property maintenance by the famous Dorchester Collection.
Major Amenities of the Project: Private cinema accommodating up to 16 guests, resident’s pet grooming salons, private lounge, temperature-regulated pools, hi-tech gyms, wellness facilities, and a business center.
The 49,066 sq. ft. big 7-bedroom mansion with sea-facing terraces, staff quarters, and private beach access cost AED 500,000,000. This expensive property in Dubai has a private infinity ocean pool, Al Fresco dining areas, an outdoor gym pavilion, and garden rooms.
General Pricing: The launch price is AED 65 million with a post-handover payment plan of 60/40 and the handover is in 2029.
Architecture and Construction USP: The project is designed around 2 curved hills and coves. Mediterranean designing styles are prominent with the use of natural stone, marble, and engineered wood in the interior. It follows a dynamic coastal-themed architecture featuring flowing facades that resemble the movement of sand dunes and ocean waves.
Location: The project stands on a private island, which is an extension of La Mer with an unobstructed view of the Burj Khalifa and the sea.
Project Highlights: Premium waterfront living is guaranteed with resort-style amenities on an extended part of the La Mer island. It has only 29 ultra-premium residences for the highest possible exclusivity and privacy. The focus is nature-centric with organic uses like stones, natural plantation, and wood. Direct access to J1 Beach coves, La Mer South & Downtown.
Major Amenities of the Project: private hillside landscaped gardens with 3 different garden landscapings, infinity pools overlooking the sea, under-the-sky private wellness spaces, private green pathways, exclusive dining venues, residence-only clubhouses, supermarkets, and retail.
The 6-bedroom penthouse with a maid ensuite in the Bugatti Residences costs AED 750,000,000. The off-plan unit is spread over 4 floors and is 47,201 sq. ft. large with a direct Burj Khalifa view. It has a private pool, car gallery, lobby, and personal car lifts.
General Pricing: The launch price is AED 19.1 million with a 70/30 payment plan, and the handover is in Q4 2025.
Architecture and Construction USP: The 52-story building exterior resembles the dynamic curved contours of the Dubai dunes and the French Riviera beach. It also appears that the facade is styled with Bugatti’s ‘hyper-form’ patterns molded in a form that resembles the outline of the brand’s supercars. Each residence has a customized layout with curated interior stylings.
Location: The branded residence is in Business Bay directly adjacent to The Opus building, along the Dubai Water Canal.
Project Highlights: The podium of the building has a Riviera-themed artificial beach with original sand and palm trees planted. There are two hi-tech elevators designed to escalate the cars of the residents from the garage directly up to their sky mansion penthouses. The penthouse will have a private car display or showroom unit.
Major Amenities of the Project: Riviera-styled private artificial beach, private pools, private member’s Bugatti club, private automobile elevators, bodyguard services, private chef, gallery of Bugatti-branded automobiles, private jacuzzi spas, etc.
The 30,949 sq. ft. 5-bedroom presidential penthouse has a price tag reading AED 340,500,000 on the last waterfront plot of Palm Jumeirah’s East crescent. The off-plan property has a private rooftop pool on the terrace and direct beach access with an ultra-exclusive view of the sea and the skyline.
General Pricing: The launch price is AED 21.5 million with a 60/40 payment plan, and the handover is in Q4 2026.
Architecture and Construction USP: Minimalist Japanese interior design with clean lines, ample scope for the entrance of natural light, and the serene craftsmanship style of the world-famous Tadao Ando. The concrete and glass duo styling is remarkable with indoor-outdoor integration, which is made possible via a reflective pool and multiple expansive terraces. Giorgio Armani is also adding its unique stylings. The Armani brand is considering the personalization preferences of the buyers with regard to the choice of dark or light furnishing details. The Armani-distinctive stone and wood finishes add more elegance to the indoors.
Location: One of the most expensive properties in Dubai, the branded skyscraper stands on the East Crescent of Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
Project Highlights: The project marks the last collaboration of two legendary personalities, the fashion icon Giorgio Armani and the architect maestro Tadao Ando. Also, the development stands on the last available plot with direct beach access on the East crescent of Palm Jumeirah. The private courtyard with a reflective pool attracts attention.
Major Amenities of the Project: Expansive rooftop terrace with a private pool and jacuzzi, direct beach access, beach club, fitness center, Armani/Casa furnishings, private lounges at the lobby, luxury spa, ice bath, indoor & outdoor pool, kids’ pool, landscaped deck, etc.
Concluding
The options here count the most expensive properties in Dubai as enlisted across various property listings. All are off-plan units with relaxed payment schedules.
An expensive property in Dubai is still financially manageable when compared to other megacities across the globe, which you can find out in our previous blogs.
Dubai is calling all lifestyle enthusiasts to see personally what luxury living in reality feels like!
