The Den, an exquisite common room for senior school students, is not just a room; it’s an experience at the Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai (RGSGD). Unveiled recently, this exquisite common room for senior school students magically transports them to a quintessentially British setting. Located within the Tilal Al Ghaf community development near Dubai’s Motor City, the RGS Guildford Dubai is a British Curriculum school for boys and girls aged three to 18 years old.
The interior design of the new addition goes beyond aesthetics; it’s genuinely British in every sense. From a collection of delightful Easter eggs referencing RGS Guildford’s UK roots to a clock on the wall, which is a replica of the one that hangs in the historic corridors of RGS Guildford in Surrey, and a signpost marking the distance between the two campuses—3,414.75 miles, the design choices remind students of the school’s proud British heritage.
Students are immediately met with a sense of home once they step into The Den —home being an elegant nod to the school’s rich 500-year heritage in England.
Louise Ford, Head of Senior School at RGSGD, shared her excitement about the new addition. “The Den is a wonderful new addition to RGS Guildford Dubai, offering our senior students a space that reflects both our heritage and our ongoing efforts to create a balanced, student-centred environment where they can grow both academically and socially,” she said.
The Den is more than just a room to unwind; it’s a reflection of the school’s ethos, a blend of tradition and modernity, with a focus on academic and personal growth. It provides more than just a space to relax; The Den is where students can exchange ideas, revise for exams in an inspiring setting, and, most importantly, foster those lasting friendships that define school life. It’s a room filled with character, history, and a touch of magic — RGS Guildford Dubai’s very own enchanted corner of England. Inspired by The Kingsman’s iconic ‘Manners Maketh Man’ ethos, The Den blends heritage with innovation to create something truly special. RGSGD’s Ford highlighted that the feedback from both parents and students has been overwhelmingly positive.
