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The Dubai Sports City campus spans 47,600 square metres and is designed to integrate academic spaces with extensive sport, arts, and innovation facilities. At the heart is the Research Hub, a three-storey vertical learning space that replaces the traditional library and connects students through immersive research zones, robotics labs, Extended Reality studios, and 360° digital lounges. The campus includes AR and VR-enabled learning centres, a Disruption Lab and Research Centre, and specialist STEM laboratories to support project-based learning. A 600-seat auditorium and dedicated spaces for music, drama, and visual arts enable performances and creative work, complemented by a professional-grade media suite for broadcasting and productions. The LEED Gold-certified campus uses solar energy for part of its power and emphasizes sustainability in learning environments and outdoor spaces.
Athletic facilities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, and a 400m athletics track. A custom-built fencing facility supports fencing as part of the athletic program. The sports infrastructure is paired with multi-purpose spaces designed to accommodate a range of athletic activities as part of the school's holistic approach.
The central Academic Hub centers on the Research Hub, a three-storey vertical learning space that replaces the traditional library and provides collaborative spaces for reading, research, and innovation. A Disruption Lab and Research Centre fosters entrepreneurial thinking and real-world problem solving. The campus houses specialist robotics and science laboratories, along with engineering facilities such as an F1 and Karting Engineering Lab and a FoodTec Lab equipped with hydroponics and 3D food printing technology. AR and VR-enabled learning centres and immersive research zones expand technology-rich teaching across the curriculum. A 600-seat auditorium and dedicated spaces for music, drama, and visual arts support interdisciplinary learning and creative practice.
A 600-seat auditorium and dedicated spaces for music, drama, and visual arts support performance-based activities as part of the co-curricular program. A professional-grade Media Suite enables students to produce live broadcasts, podcasts, and other media projects. The campus also hosts an Esports and Game Design Academy, complementing its arts and media facilities and offering opportunities in digital creativity and competition.
GEMS School of Research and Innovation (SRI) in Dubai Sports City offers the British Curriculum from Foundation Stage through Year 13. The 47,600-square-meter campus features specific zones designed for specialized learning, including artificial intelligence laboratories, a food technology lab equipped with 3D printers, and a dedicated Esports academy. Students also have access to an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a FIFA-standard football pitch, and a 600-seat auditorium for the performing arts. A distinctive feature of SRI is its integration of advanced technology into daily learning, alongside a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental contribution. Early years classes are capped at 16 students, ensuring highly personalized attention. The school provides a structured progression from early years to Sixth Form, combining standard English National Curriculum subjects with unique offerings like robotics and martial arts to cater to a wide range of student interests and future career paths.
