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Zayed City Schools
Project overview
Appointed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), the BESIX–Plenary consortium delivered in 2024 three state-of-the-art school campuses in Zayed City. The project provides capacity for 5,360 students and reflects Abu Dhabi’s commitment to innovative procurement models and long-term value creation in social infrastructure.
Scope of works
The project was delivered under a comprehensive PPP model, encompassing financing, design, procurement, construction and commissioning, followed by a 20-year period of operations and maintenance. The schools offers modern learning environments equipped with advanced facilities. Sustainability was embedded throughout the project, with campuses designed to achieve Estidama Pearl 2 certification, prioritising energy efficiency and locally sourced materials.
This PPP also enabled the Khalifa City Schools project through a PPP augmentation framework.
Highlights
First-ever PPP for school infrastructure in the UAE
Three modern campuses with capacity for 5,360 students
Full design, build, finance and operate model with 20-year O&M
Designed to meet Estidama Pearl 2 sustainability standards
Winner of IJGlobal Middle East & Africa Social Infrastructure Deal of the Year 2022
