Dubai British School DBS Mira officially opens today welcoming 708 students across FS1 to Year 6
DBS Mira is Taaleem’s fifth DBS-branded school in Dubai following the highly successful launch of DBS Jumeira in August 2024
Taaleem continues to strengthen access to high-quality British curriculum across the UAE with the planned launch of Harrow International Schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2025: Taaleem Holdings PJSC, (the “Group” or “Taaleem”), a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE, is pleased to announce the official opening of Dubai British School (DBS) Mira, its second greenfield school and fifth opening under the DBS brand. Located in Emaar’s family-friendly Mira Oasis 2, the school has opened at its full first-year capacity with 708 students and joins Taaleem’s growing network of high-quality British curriculum schools in the region.
Initially welcoming students aged between 3 and 11 in Early Years Foundation Stage 1 to Year 6, DBS Mira is expected to serve more than 1,800 students once the campus is fully utilised. Existing DBS schools in Jumeira, Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Park already cater to over 4,000 students with DBS Jumeira having seen extremely strong demand since its launch in August 2024, with student numbers increasing from 550 at launch to 830 for the upcoming academic year.
The purpose-built DBS Mira campus will provide students with a dynamic and inspiring learning environment. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including indoor and outdoor sports areas, libraries, innovative learning hubs, and a well-equipped auditorium – all of which are designed to support students’ academic, creative and personal development.
Taaleem’s commitment to delivering world-class education is reflected across its growing premium school network, most notably exemplified by the expected opening of Harrow International Schools Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2026, bringing one of the world’s most prestigious British school brands to the region. Along with the opening of DBS Mira and DBS Jumeira, Taaleem continues to balance strategic growth with educational excellence, extending access to high-quality, values-based learning for families across the UAE.
Sam Truman, Chief Operating Officer at Taaleem, said: “The official opening of DBS Mira represents a proud moment for Taaleem and sees the complete delivery of our strategy set out at the time of our IPO to open four new premium schools in the UAE. Opening with more than 700 students in its first year shows the strength of the DBS brand and the confidence families have in our schools. We’re delighted to welcome all our students at DBS Mira and across the Taaleem portfolio to the new academic year, and we look forward to the expected opening of Harrow International Schools Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2026.”
Amy Falhi, Principal at DBS Mira, added: “I am delighted to welcome our inaugural students into DBS Mira. From the outset, this school was designed to reflect the core principles of the DBS brand through a bespoke, values-based curriculum and a learning environment where every child can thrive. The response from the community has been exceptional, with enrolment exceeding our expectations, reinforcing the reputation of the DBS brand in the UAE. I am extremely confident that DBS Mira will equip all our students with the skills, knowledge and character they require for future success.”
