Dubai-based GEMS Education one of the worlds largest private school groups is set to open the GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai Sports City marking it as the Gulfs most expensive school. The school costing $100 million to build will feature state-of-the-art facilities and charge some of the highest fees globally. Varkeys Legacy In School Born to Mariama and KS Varkey teachers from Kerala India Sunny inherited their educational legacy. The couple started Our Own English High School in Dubai in 1968. When regulations demanded purpose-built facilities Sunny Varkey took over and expanded the school. Recognizing the demand for premium education in the UAE Sunny introduced schools tailored for various nationalities including Indians Pakistanis and British expats. In 2000 he founded Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) to extend his educational vision globally. Under his leadership GEMS has established schools across England India Africa Southeast Asia and the US. Today his elder son Dino Varkey serves as the CEO of GEMS Education while his younger son Jay Varkey is an executive director and board member. GEMS School World Class Facilities The new GEMS campus will offer ultra-modern facilities including: A 600-seat auditorium An Olympic-sized swimming pool An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad Robotics and science laboratories Learning centers equipped with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies Tuition Fees at GEMS School The annual fees at the GEMS School of Research and Innovation will start at AED 116000 (approximately Rs 2727533) for early years rising to AED 206000 (approximately Rs 4843723) for senior students. These fees make it one of the costliest schools in the Gulf. Global Comparisons Of Elite School Fees While GEMS ranks high in the Gulf several elite schools worldwide charge even higher fees: Institut auf dem Rosenberg St. Gallen Switzerland: Rs 15205748 ($176000) annually Woodside Priory School Portola Valley California: Rs 7775667 ($90000) per year Eton College UK: Rs 2224634 (£21099) annually The GEMS School of Research and Innovation aims to set new standards for educational excellence blending luxury with cutting-edge learning tools to prepare students for the future.