Fran Turner, Group Operations Manager for GSA Group adds, “We are delighted to be launching Uninest Student Residences in Dubai. Our focus is on providing the ultimate living environment for students to thrive academically as well as enjoy their living experience during their studies.”
“By launching the first dedicated student accommodation facility in the Emirate we are aiming to bridge the gap between the current private rental market offering and the under-supply of university campus student housing. For the first time, students studying in Dubai will have access to the dedicated student living experience they would ordinarily access in the UK, USA, Australia and other more traditional markets. We believe this will also further boost Dubai as a regional education hub”.
Globally, participation in higher education is forecast to grow at a staggering rate from 196 million enrolments in 2012 to 263 million by 2025.
“With Dubai’s growth rate of higher education participation exceeding the global average there is a critical need to meet the supply-demand gap faced by this growing knowledge based economy. Building on our 25 years of international experience, we have worked closely with university partners to support their growth through the key provision of dedicated, purpose-designed student accommodation of the best quality.” Turner continued.
At Uninest Student Residences, students can choose from a variety of gender-segregated accommodation options. The flexible and affordable rental options are all-inclusive of furniture, utility bills, a scheduled shuttle bus, as well as high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property. A dedicated student services team is also available 24/7 to ensure the safety and welfare of student residents. The inspirational living-learning environment comes with study rooms, I-MAC computer stations and relaxing facilities for students to enjoy including common rooms, a dining area and roof terrace with pool and gymnasium.
GSA Group has established over 60,000 student beds in its 25 years of experience worldwide through building and managing safe, secure and culturally-adapted student accommodation. As a result, residents studying full-time in Dubai and complete a study-abroad semester in Tokyo could live in GSA residences in both cities.
‘Our student residents tend to live with us for several years throughout their studies. Our residences are always buzzing with activity, inspiration and innovation and our student residents enjoy living in a multi-cultural and international environment. We create the space, but they fill it with ambition.’ Fran Turner, Global Operations Manager.
