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The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai has 250 pupils enrolled but has the capacity for 2,100.
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The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai includes a biophilic central atrium of fully grown trees and a living wall. All pictures by Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dr Abdulla Al Karam, chairman of the board of directors and director general of KHDA, and RGS Guildford Dubai’s founding principal Craig Lamshed officially launch the school.
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Craig Lamshed takes Dr Abdulla Al Karam on a tour of the school.
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The central atrium of the school also features a glass roof to create a sense of light and space.
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The pool at RGS Guildford Dubai.
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Park areas with recreational equipment for pupils.
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The glass roof has special pockets which absorb heat, without hindering the sunlight coming in.
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The school has an indoor multi-sports centre.
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The main auditorium sits more than 500 people.
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The library is modern and spacious.
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The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai has 250 pupils enrolled but has the capacity for 2,100.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/GJ7EA7QD6BDSDFPPYD55ZWGEPA.jpg?smart=true&auth=7ed1e0e7cc0a78d3a4d74e9682427bb6dfc0b4978ee4b7e4fbdbee1be5891a96&width=400&height=225)
The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai includes a biophilic central atrium of fully grown trees and a living wall. All pictures by Antonie Robertson / The National
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Dr Abdulla Al Karam, chairman of the board of directors and director general of KHDA, and RGS Guildford Dubai’s founding principal Craig Lamshed officially launch the school.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OCU3CNTEBZH5BDWJ6ZZQNSSWNM.jpg?smart=true&auth=5844943a737f09027d71d3563be3553499ee5115558fee7501cdebd0bc81404a&width=400&height=225)
Craig Lamshed takes Dr Abdulla Al Karam on a tour of the school.
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The central atrium of the school also features a glass roof to create a sense of light and space.
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The pool at RGS Guildford Dubai.
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Park areas with recreational equipment for pupils.
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The glass roof has special pockets which absorb heat, without hindering the sunlight coming in.
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The school has an indoor multi-sports centre.
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The main auditorium sits more than 500 people.
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The library is modern and spacious.
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The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai has 250 pupils enrolled but has the capacity for 2,100.
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