Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts school to open in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts (ADREA) school for classical horsemanship will open its first outside Europe in Abu Dhabi's Jubail Island on November 1.

It is under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

It's the fifth ARDEA school in the world, after Austria, Spain, Portugal and France.

Spanning 65,000 square metres, the school in Abu Dhabi is designed to reflect a horse-first philosophy. From the design of the facilities to training methodologies, ensuring the highest standards of comfort, care and harmony between horse and rider.

The school will have a climate-controlled arena that accommodates 1,200 spectators, 60 air-conditioned stables equipped with advanced monitoring systems, a veterinary facility and rehabilitation clinic, as well as training arenas and shaded riding tracks that provide an optimal setting for horses and athletes.

Moreover, it offers cultural, educational and artisanal spaces. The Furussiya Gallery will present a curated collection of rare artefacts tracing the history of horsemanship across diverse civilisations and centuries.

The school is also home to one of the most extensive equestrian libraries in the world, housing more than 10,000 volumes to inspire study and imagination. The UAE’s first equestrian saddle-making atelier will also revive and advance craftsmanship at the highest level.

Education is the cornerstone of ADREA, starting from the Junior Academy to the four-year Rider Degree programme. Welcoming young riders including Children of Determination, ADREA offers accredited pathways that span every stage of development.