上に is a grammar pattern that functions as a slightly formal way of saying 'and' in Japanese. It shows that something is 'in addition to (A)', 'as well as (A)', or 'besides (A)'. Literally, it simply shows that 'on top of (A), (B)'.
上に may be used after that standard form of verbs and い-Adjectives, な-Adjectives followed by な上に, and nouns followed by の上に. Occasionally, the に may be dropped from this structure, without changing the meaning at all.
When it comes to な-Adjectives and nouns, it is also common to see である上に used as a conjugation pattern.
Caution
上に must always be used to highlight qualities of things that are equivalent to each other. For example, a good thing and another good thing, or a bad thing and another bad thing.
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そのジムは安い上に、私の家から近い。
As well as being cheap, that gym is close to my house. (on top of that)
あの店はリフォームした上に、メニューも変わったらしい。
I heard that restaurant changed its menu, in addition to being remodeled. (on top of)
彼はお洒落な上にイケメンだから、モテモテだ。
Because he is stylish as well as good-looking, he is well-liked. (on top of that)
今日の宿題は簡単な上に、少ない。
In addition to being easy, today's homework load was light. (on top of that)
あの人の説明は、曖昧な上に不正確だ。
That person's explanation was vague, as well as inaccurate. (on top of that)
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