ADREA – Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts Opens November 2025
Abu Dhabi is set to deepen its cultural and equestrian roots later this year with the grand opening of Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts (ADREA) on 1 November 2025, located on Jubail Island. This prestigious institution will mark the UAE’s formal entry into the exclusive circle of classical horsemanship schools, joining historic counterparts in Austria, Spain, Portugal, and France. Spanning 65,000 square metres, ADREA is designed not just as a riding school but as a comprehensive environment that respects the legacy of horsemanship while pushing forward standards of welfare, artistry, and education. From climate-controlled performance arenas to advanced stables and a curated equestrian library, the facility is built with a “horse-first philosophy,” ensuring that every aspect from training to care prioritizes the relationship between rider and horse.
One of the most anticipated features of ADREA is its opening gala over 1-2 November, where audiences will be treated to performances by all four of the existing heritage classical riding schools alongside ADREA’s own troupe. The Spanish Riding School of Vienna, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Arts, the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, and France’s Cadre Noir de Saumur will each bring storied traditions to the rings, enchanting spectators with haute école techniques and dancing horse displays. Beyond performance, ADREA offers immersive cultural, educational, and artisanal spaces: the Furussiya Gallery will trace horsemanship history across civilizations; the equestrian library will house over 10,000 volumes; and the UAE’s first saddle-making atelier will revive traditional craftsmanship in a modern, high-quality setting. Children of Determination are included in the educational programs, and there is a Rider Degree programme plus a Junior Academy, showing the school’s commitment to inclusivity as well as excellence.
What makes ADREA particularly meaningful is how it embodies the UAE’s respect for tradition alongside its forward-looking vision. In building a classical horsemanship school, Abu Dhabi isn’t only preserving an art form it’s offering a place of learning, heritage, and performance that enhances its cultural profile globally. For horse lovers, performers, and spectators alike, ADREA is expected to become a destination: a place to see world-class form, learn delicate skills, reflect on shared heritage, and absorb equestrian excellence. As it opens this November, ADREA will become a new beacon of Abu Dhabi’s cultural and educational ambitions highlighting the UAE’s commitment not just to the spectacle of heritage, but to its preservation, scholarship, and community engagement.
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