Closing In:
Students climbing toward real brand challenges

Climb Higher

Real Challenges.
Real Brands.
Real Impact.

The Reach connects ambitious international school students (14–19) in Dubai with real brand marketing challenges. Pitch bold ideas. Build real content. Win cash prizes and career opportunities.

500+
Active Students
12
Brand Partners
AED 60K+
Prizes Paid Out
20+
Schools Enrolled

The Climb

How It Works

01

Pitch

Read the brand brief and submit your concept — written pitch, deck, or quick video idea.

02

Build

Once your parent grants consent and Zidane qualifies your pitch, you create the real, polished content.

03

Climb

Get judged across 5 criteria. Earn points, badges, cash prizes, and real career opportunities.

Active Right Now

Live Challenges

Only one or two briefs run at a time — every spot on the summit counts.

Nike
NikeSocial CampaignOpen

Design the Next Youth Sneaker Campaign

Pitch a bold social campaign that gets Gen Z in Dubai lacing up for the new Nike youth line.

Prize
AED 5,000 + Internship
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Apply & Submit Concept →
Red Bull
Red BullVideo / ReelOpen

Shoot a 30-Second Energy Reel

Capture pure adrenaline. Create a short-form video that could run on Red Bull's own channels.

Prize
AED 3,000 + CEO Letter
Deadline
Jan 10, 2027
Apply & Submit Concept →
Diverse international school students celebrating together

Open To Everyone

Any School.
Any Student.
Any Idea.

The Reach is built for every ambitious 14–19 year old in Dubai's international schools — whatever your background, whatever your style. If you've got a bold idea and the drive to build it, there's a mountain here with your name on it.

CreatorsFilmmakersStrategistsDesignersStorytellersHustlers

On The Ground

This Is The Climb

Student striking a bold, energetic pose
Unfiltered Energy
Student film crew shooting a brand challenge entry
Real Production
Student confidently posing for a campaign shoot
Camera Ready

For Schools

Bring The Reach
To Your Assembly

Schools join and participate for free. Display a QR code on the assembly screen and your students land straight on a live challenge — built to load instantly on mobile.

Partner With Us
Students engaging in their school library
  • ▲Free participation for your school, forever (for now)
  • ▲Downloadable assembly QR codes linking straight to live challenges
  • ▲Track your school's participation and School Cup standing
  • ▲Parent consent handled automatically — no paperwork for staff
Students climbing a staircase, symbolizing the ascent to the top

Ascent Leaderboard

Top Of The Mountain

Points never expire. Climb from Qualified Entry all the way to Winner — and claim your peak on the Ascent Leaderboard.

#2
Student B1,240 pts
#1
Student A1,890 pts
#3
Student C980 pts
View Full Leaderboard

Brands On The Reach

Nike
Red Bull
Adidas
Spotify
Netflix
Sephora
Zara
PUMA
Nike
Red Bull
Adidas
Spotify
Netflix
Sephora
Zara
PUMA
@thereach.ae

Follow the climb

Nike Pitch Day
Climb The Ranks
Climb The Ranks
Finalist Reveal
Follow The Reach
Follow The Reach
Winner Announced
Assembly QR Drop
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Judging Day
Climb Higher
Climb Higher
Nike Pitch Day
Climb The Ranks
Climb The Ranks
Finalist Reveal
Follow The Reach
Follow The Reach
Winner Announced
Assembly QR Drop
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes
Judging Day
Climb Higher
Climb Higher