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INSEAD Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi

INSEAD set up a centre for executive education and research in Abu Dhabi in 2007 with support from the Abu Dhabi Education Council. Its Abu Dhabi campus was inaugurated on 28 June 2010 under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The current campus, on the 29th and 30th floors of Al Khatem Tower, ADGM Square, Al Maryah Island, was inaugurated in September 2017.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Centre opened in Abu Dhabi
20071,2
Centre opened in Abu Dhabi
Campus inaugurated
20102
Campus inaugurated
Current campus opened
20171
Current campus opened

INSEAD Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic إنسياد، حرم الشرق الأوسط في أبوظبي
Emirate Abu Dhabi
Location Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Founded 2007
Type Middle East campus of INSEAD, France and Singapore
Website www.insead.edu
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, INSEAD Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi3

Before you rely on a degree

An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.3

Sources

  1. INSEAD: Middle East campus
  2. Science|Business: Inauguration of INSEAD's Abu Dhabi campus (June 2010)
  3. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, INSEAD Middle East Campus, Abu Dhabi

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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