Nest Academy of Management Education

What Nest Academy of Management Education does

Nest Academy of Management Education ("NAME Dubai") is a Dubai-based private educational institution operating as a Free Zone Limited Liability Company (FZ-LLC) under Dubai Development Authority license no. 94744. It runs two campuses—Dubai International Academic City (Block 10) and Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Sports City—plus a purpose-built student residence (Nest-Al-Jada) of 12 buildings in Sharjah's Aljada community. The institution is licensed by Dubai's Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA) and is accredited by UK awarding bodies ATHE and CTH, enabling it to deliver credit-bearing UK Level 3–6 qualifications across six "new-age" verticals: Business Management, Computing, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, Events Management, and English Language. Headcount is 69 employees.

The business is structured around multi-year (1–3 year) tuition contracts for extended diplomas, with full course fees invoiced per level rather than per semester, and multiple installment options. Ancillary revenue streams include student visa processing (USD 1,100 / AED 4,100 covering medical, Emirates ID, and insurance) and student accommodation (own Sharjah cluster plus partner properties KSK Homes and UniNest). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer (online application, on-campus admission, WhatsApp) supplemented by event-driven recruitment (expos, industry showcases) and an international education-agent channel. The technology stack is conventional education SaaS—BYOD program, Google Apps for Education, Off2Class LMS, Prezi, YouTube, and AcademiaERP student portal—with no proprietary platform or AI infrastructure. Practical training is delivered through a claimed network of 50+ internship partners including Decathlon, Special Olympics, Times of India, OML, Procam, and IOS Sports.

Name

Nest Academy of Management Education

Legal name

Nest Academy of Management Education FZ-LLC

Website

https://namedubai.ac.ae

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nest Academy of Management Education is a KHDA-licensed, ATHE/CTH-accredited Dubai institution delivering UK Level 3–6 diploma programmes across Business, Computing, Hospitality, Sports, and Events Management, plus English Language, serving international students seeking career-focused qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Strategy, Consulting & General Management Institutes (EDAHAHAI)

Keywords

• Management education
• Professional diploma programs
• Hospitality management training
• Sports management courses
• Events management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Full course tuition fees charged for UK Level 3, 4, 5, and professional pathway programs. Fees quoted per level of course, not per semester or modules. Students pay full course tuition fees regardless of completion timeline. Multiple installment payment options available. Student visa fee of USD 1,100 / AED 4,100 included where applicable.
2. Student Visa Services: Processing of student visas for international and local students with associated fees including medical check, medical insurance, and Emirates ID residence card
3. Accommodation Services: Student accommodation at Nest-Al-Jada (Sharjah) and partner properties including KSK Homes near Dubai International Academic City

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nest Academy of Management Education delivers KHDA-licensed, UK ATHE and CTH accredited diploma, extended diploma and certificate programs in Business Management, Computing, Hospitality Management, Sports Management, Events Management, and English Language. Programs are offered at multiple UK qualification levels (Levels 3 through 6) with credit-bearing progression pathways to partner universities. The academy supplements tuition with practical training, internships across 50+ industry partners, student visa sponsorship, and purpose-built accommodation.

Product overview

Nest Academy of Management Education is a Dubai-based educational institution licensed by KHDA and offering UK-accredited qualifications (ATHE and CTH) in new age career fields. The institution operates as a multi-programme platform providing six core programme areas: Business and Management, Computing/I.T., Hospitality Management, Sports Management, Events Management, and English Language Courses. The offerings range from foundation-level certificates through to extended diplomas at UK Levels 3-6, with defined progression pathways to partner universities for degree completion. Practical training, internships, and industry exposure form integral components across all programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business and Management Programmes Comprehensive business management education covering international business, finance, sales and marketing, human resources, operations, and retail management. Offers ATHE UK accredited diplomas and extended diplomas at Levels 3, 4, and 5 with credit-bearing pathways to partner universities, targeted at students seeking business management careers.
• Computing Programmes Technology-focused programmes covering Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Analytics, Ethical Hacking, and Gaming. Offers ATHE UK Level 4 and Level 5 extended diplomas in computing for students pursuing IT and technology careers.
• Hospitality Management Programmes Hospitality education covering accommodation, food and beverages, and travel and tourism sectors. CTH UK accredited programmes including Foundation Diploma (Level 3), Diploma (Level 4), and Advanced Diploma (Level 5) in Hospitality Management for students seeking hospitality careers.
• Sports Management Programmes Sports industry-focused education covering sports marketing, facility management, event management, leadership, and financial management in sports. ATHE UK Level 4 and Level 5 extended diploma programmes plus internship placements with 50+ sports industry partners.
• Events Management Programmes Event management education covering conferences, corporate events, trade fairs, expos, weddings, media and entertainment events. ATHE UK Level 4, 5, and 6 programmes with credit-bearing pathways to MA in Strategic Events Management.
• Certificate in General English (CGE) 6-month comprehensive English language programme following CEFR standards (A1-C2), covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Includes placement testing, KHDA attestation, and access to digital learning platforms (Off2Class LMS, BBC Learning English, British Council, Ellii). Delivered by native speakers with IELTS preparation masterclass.

Quantifiable outcome

• Definitive progression to partner Universities locally and internationally for degree completion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATHE (Awards for Training and Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATHE is a UK-based awarding organization providing qualifications at levels 3-7. Nest Academy offers ATHE UK Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications in Business Management, Computing, Events Management, and Sports Management. ATHE quality assures the programs and awards UK credits to students.
• CTH (Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTH is a UK awarding body specializing in tourism and hospitality qualifications. Nest Academy offers CTH UK Level 3, 4, and 5 qualifications in Hospitality Management. CTH quality assures the programs and awards qualifications to students.
• KHDA (Knowledge & Human Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKHDA is the regulatory authority for education in Dubai. Nest Academy is licensed by KHDA to offer credit bearing UK qualifications at all levels in new-age careers.
• IOS SportsminorOthersSports management internship placement partner for Nest Academy students
• DecathlonminorOthersSports retail and management internship placement partner
• DNA Entertainment Networks Pvt. Ltd.minorOthersEntertainment network internship placement partner for events and sports management students
• Procam International Private LimitedminorOthersSports event management internship placement partner specializing in running and sports events
• Only Much Louder (OML)minorOthersMusic and entertainment internship placement partner for events management students
• Times of IndiaminorOthersMedia and journalism internship placement partner for sports and events management students
• Special OlympicsminorOthersSports organization internship placement partner for sports management students
• UniNest Students AccommodationminorOthersStudent accommodation provider in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) with shuttle bus service to campus
• KSK HomesminorOthersStudent residential community located inside Dubai Academic City with complimentary WiFi, shuttle bus to universities, gym, pool, and other amenities

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Heriot-Watt University Dubai: Branch campus of UK-based Heriot-Watt University located in Dubai International Academic City. Offers UK-accredited Business, Management, and Hospitality programs directly competing for the same UK-credential-seeking international student segment.
• Murdoch University Dubai: Australian branch campus in Dubai International Academic City offering Business, IT, and Communication programs. Competes in the international credentialing space for the same expatriate and regional student demographic.
• Hult International Business School: International business school with Dubai campus offering undergraduate and graduate business degrees. Comparable as an internationally accredited management education provider competing for the same professional education market in the UAE.
• University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD): Australian university branch campus in Dubai offering Business, Management, IT, and Engineering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Comparable in international credential positioning, target market, and academic-city ecosystem.
• Middlesex University Dubai: Branch campus of UK-based Middlesex University in Dubai International Academic City, offering Business, IT, and Management degrees. Competes for the same UK-accredited credential value proposition at the undergraduate level.

Direct peers

• Amity University Dubai: A large private international university operating within Dubai International Academic City, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Business, IT, and Management. Directly comparable as a multi-vertical international education provider serving the same expatriate student market in Dubai.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: Dubai campus of SP Jain offering multi-city global MBA and BBA programs with strong Business, Marketing, and Management focus. Directly comparable in the management education vertical and international student recruiting model.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE Dubai): Branch campus of India's Manipal Academy located in Dubai International Academic City, offering Business, IT, Engineering, and Media programs. Closely comparable in target audience (international students seeking foreign credentials) and pricing tier.
• BITS Pilani Dubai: Dubai branch of India's BITS Pilani offering engineering, management, and technology programs. Operates in the same academic-city cluster with comparable fee structure and Indian-origin international student demographic.

Emerging players

• Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management: A Dubai-based hospitality-focused higher education institution offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in hospitality management. Directly comparable in the hospitality vertical and Dubai geographic focus, though it serves a higher-end segment with degree-granting authority.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nestacademyofmanagementedu8023/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/nestacademydubai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nest-academy-of-management-education
• Instagraminstagram.com/nestacademydubai?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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