Education
Dubai Holding is committed to transforming Dubai into a global academic hub and driving a knowledge-based and innovation-led economy through our prominent, education-focused institutions and districts across the emirate.
Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City, one of TECOM Group’s 10 vibrant business districts in Dubai, is the region’s leading hub for academic excellence. Alongside Dubai Knowledge Park, the district comprises TECOM Group’s Education Cluster.
Dubai International Academic City provides sector-specific facilities and unparalleled infrastructure that strengthen its position as the premier destination for higher education uniting academia and industry. Its appeal to international students and universities is solidified by its world-class offering.
TECOM Group’s Education Cluster unites more than 33,500 students representing over 170 nationalities as the address of globally renowned universities and Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) institutes across Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Knowledge Park. Aligned with the vision of Education 33 Strategy ‘E33’, Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and National Strategy for Higher Education 2030, the districts contribute to strengthening the UAE’s and Dubai’s educational landscape and role as a global education hub.
Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai Knowledge Park is the region’s leading hub for lifelong learning and part of TECOM Group PJSC’s portfolio of 10 business districts in Dubai. Alongside Dubai International Academic City, the district forms TECOM Group’s Education Cluster.
The district’s offering includes a variety of solutions including offices and educational spaces, to address growing demand for Dubai’s higher education offering from global talent. Located at the heart of Dubai in proximity to key transport networks such as Dubai Metro, the district also offers spaces including the Dubai Knowledge Park Auditorium, a multipurpose 275-seater venue to nurture collaboration and community spirit through cultural, social and corporate events.
Home to globally renowned higher education providers, Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) institutes and professional development institutions, Dubai Knowledge Park drives knowledge economy-led growth by nurturing lifelong learning. TECOM Group’s Education Cluster unites more than 33,500 students representing over 170 nationalities and contributes towards Dubai’s vision of strengthening the knowledge economy, in line with the vision of Education 33 Strategy ‘E33’, Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’ and National Strategy for Higher Education 2030.
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is a future-focused university located in Dubai Design District (d3) that empowers the next generation of creative leaders.
It offers the region’s first multidisciplinary Bachelor of Design, where students combine two of the disciplines offered – Product Design, Multimedia Design, Fashion Design and Strategic Design Management – to secure a future-ready career of their choice.
DIDI’s curriculum, designed in collaboration with the world’s leading institutions, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Parsons School of Design, blends global innovation with creative excellence.
With a diverse student body, international faculty with industry experience and a location at the heart of Dubai’s design ecosystem, DIDI fosters a dynamic environment enriched by industry partnerships that offer collaborative opportunities for students and alumni.
It addresses the growing need for talented designers and innovators in the UAE and around the world.