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Arada awards AED183 million contract for Reigate Grammar School Masaar
Arada · 23 Mar 2026 · 2 min read
Construction has begun on Sharjah’s first UK branch campus, a 2,700-capacity school in the Masaar forested community scheduled to open in 2027.
Arada has awarded an AED183 million main construction contract to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC for the development of Reigate Grammar School Masaar. The project is a partnership with Bright Capital Investment and represents the first time a UK school has established a branch campus in Sharjah. Construction is expected to take 16 months to complete.
The campus is situated on a 450,000-square-foot plot in the northern corner of the Masaar megaproject. According to Arada, the facility will accommodate 2,700 pupils and include a performing arts centre, a STEM centre, a library, and various sports facilities including swimming pools. The school is scheduled to welcome its first cohort of students in September 2027.
Reigate Grammar School was founded in the UK in 1675 and currently operates international campuses in several countries, including Saudi Arabia and China. The new Sharjah location will follow a British curriculum. The development follows research indicating a preference among local residents for premium K-12 education options with high-end facilities.
Masaar is a forested community featuring 3,000 units and a green spine of 70,000 trees. The site is located in the Suyoh district, providing access to Emirates Road and Maliha Road. All residential phases of the community are scheduled for completion within the current year.
KEY POINTS
- AED183 million contract awarded to Al Rehab Al Arabi Building Contracting Co. LLC
- First UK branch campus school to be established in Sharjah
- Campus capacity for 2,700 pupils with an opening date of September 2027
- Facilities include a STEM centre, performing arts centre, and swimming pools
WHY IT MATTERS FOR ALJADA
For Aljada residents and prospective families, this provides a high-tier British K-12 education option within a short drive. The addition of a prestigious international school brand enhances the long-term value of the surrounding area and addresses the demand for premium schooling facilities for families living in Arada's Sharjah developments.
