Repton Dubai, one of our outstanding partner schools in the UAE, this week unveiled its new Sports Village, a transformational development that reinforces the school’s commitment to creating exceptional learning environments and supporting every student’s growth and wellbeing.

The opening was celebrated with visits from some of the world’s most admired athletes, including football legends Andrea Pirlo, Kaka, Clarence Seedorf, Marcelo, Miralem Pjanić, Eric Abidal, and UFC Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane. Students participated in Q&A sessions, gaining unique insights into teamwork, resilience, and excellence.

Designed to transform the way students experience sport, the Sports Village offers state-of-the-art facilities, including two full-sized 3G rugby and football pitches, certified by a World Rugby accredited testing lab, as well as a junior field, a 200-metre running track, a 100-metre sprint track, and a 1,600m² multi-sport astro-turf with a central cricket square. Other facilities include shaded multi-use courts marked for netball and tennis, a dedicated tennis court for advanced coaching and play, padel courts, pickleball courts, and cricket practice nets. Indoors, the complex features upgraded sports halls, refurbished indoor basketball courts, and a refurbished 25-metre swimming pool—creating a dynamic environment which nurtures both athletic potential and personal development.

David Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, said: “Repton’s Sports Village is more than just a state-of-the-art facility, it’s a living embodiment of our vision for education that will inspire the next generation. Seeing world champions here today, engaging with our students, underscores exactly what this space is about: opportunity, ambition and excellence.”

Michael Bloy, Principal, Repton Dubai, added: “Sport has always been a defining part of Repton’s story. It’s in our DNA and it is what truly sets us apart. We believe that sport shapes character, and it is our responsibility to create the spaces where that character can grow. Our new Repton Sports Village is one of those spaces: built with ambition, designed for excellence, and a place where relationships matter and where sporting achievement is pursued every day.”

The launch of the Sports Village marks a new chapter in Repton Dubai’s commitment to nurturing the leaders and champions of tomorrow.