GEMS Premier Music Academy becomes first Steinway institution in Middle East

• Partnership positions Dubai as regional hub for world-class music education
• Students gain access to Steinway & Sons’ elite global network and instruments
• Top quality Steinway pianos will be supplied ‘as standard’ at flagship SRI school

Dubai, UAE, XX August 2025: GEMS Premier Music Academy (PMA), launched by GEMS Education earlier this year, has entered into a landmark partnership with Steinway & Sons, becoming the first and only Steinway Institution in the Middle East.

This important designation recognises PMA and GEMS Education’s commitment to the highest standards of music education and connects students across the UAE with the heritage, quality, and performance excellence of Steinway & Sons, makers of the world’s finest pianos since 1853.

As an official Steinway Institution, PMA is now able to offer students exclusive access to Steinway & Sons’ global education network, including performance opportunities, masterclasses, and certification pathways supported by the brand’s unmatched craftsmanship and artistic legacy.

PMA’s flagship hub at GEMS School of Research and Innovation in Dubai will feature Steinway-designed pianos as standard, ensuring every student learns on the very best.

Jane Mraihi, Managing Director of GEMS Premier Music Academy, said: “We are absolutely delighted to become the first Steinway Institution in the GCC, a milestone that places GEMS Premier Music Academy and our region firmly on the global map for musical excellence.

“This partnership is not only a recognition of our commitment to the highest standards in music education, but also a transformative opportunity for young musicians across Dubai and the UAE to learn, perform, and dream with the world’s finest instruments at their fingertips.”

Guido Zimmermann, Vice President and Managing Director, Steinway & Sons Europe, said: “With great pride and joy, we celebrate the opening of the first All-Steinway Institution in the GCC region: A true milestone for musical excellence in the Middle East. When young talents meet instruments of the highest quality, there are no limits – only possibilities.”

The partnership reflects PMA’s mission to cultivate musical talent through elite tuition, industry-standard training, and access to world-renowned mentors and facilities. Open to students of all ages and abilities, PMA’s wraparound model includes the Weekend Elite Music Academy, international performance opportunities, and real-world training for aspiring professional musicians.