Muna British Academy is a private, co-educational British school on Saadiyat Island, part of Aldar Education. Opened in 2009 as Al Muna Primary and long one of Abu Dhabi's most respected British schools, it relocated in August 2025 to a purpose-built AED 300 million campus in the Saadiyat Lagoons community — the first school in Abu Dhabi to achieve an Estidama Pearl 5 sustainability rating. The school follows the National Curriculum for England and currently spans the Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 7 (ages 3-12), growing one year group each year towards a full all-through Sixth Form by 2031-32. Muna was the first school in the emirate to be awarded ADEK's top A1/Outstanding rating (2015-16) and has held Outstanding consistently since, including in 2025-26. Around 935 students from more than 50 nationalities attend, taught by 69 teachers at a 1:14 ratio.
British
FS1 – Year 8
+1
2009
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
ADEK-approved 2026/27 fees (Aldar Education). The academy operates FS1 to Year 8 at its Saadiyat Island campus for 2026/27 and adds one year group each year; the approved schedule already lists fees up to Year 13 ahead of those years opening. Tuition includes curriculum books and most teacher-led ECAs, but excludes uniform, food, transport, examination fees and externally-led activities. Optional return transport AED 5,000/year (Emirates Transport).
ADEK 2025–2026 inspection
The Early Years Foundation Stage in dedicated foundation spaces, building communication, early literacy and numeracy through play.
National Curriculum for England with UAE cultural enrichment.
Upper primary with specialist teaching and a broad enrichment programme.
The secondary phase, launched at the new Saadiyat Lagoons campus and growing one year group each year towards I/GCSE and A Level by 2031-32.
Complete the online registration form and pay the registration fee.
Applicants sit an age-appropriate assessment where required.
Meet the admissions team and tour the campus.
Accept the offer and pay the deposit to secure the place.
Reach the admissions team directly to book a visit or ask about places.
Principal
Principal of Muna British Academy (joined 2020, Principal since January 2024) and Founding Principal of the new all-through Saadiyat Lagoons school.
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Saadiyat Lagoons, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
