GEMS School of Research and Innovation
GEMS School of Research and Innovation, also abbreviated to SRI, is a private school in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, following the National Curriculum for England. Following its opening in August 2025, it became the most expensive school in the country.
History
The school campus is located in Dubai Sports City, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, covering 47,600 square metres. It was built at a cost of around USD 100 million.The school opened in August 2025. School fees range from AED 116,000 in foundation stage to AED 206,000 in Year 13. It has been referred to as the most expensive school in Dubai. The school offers the English National Curriculum. William Hague, a former United Kingdom Foreign Secretary and current Chancellor of the University of Oxford, is set to serve as the honorary patron of the school. The founding and current principal is James Monaghan, formerly a principal for North London Collegiate School in Dubai and South Korea. Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, is set to be the sports advisor to the school.