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Dont waste hours trawling
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of nurseries, primary and
secondary schools, and
universities and colleges
brings all the information you
need together in one place.
As well as essential contact
information, weve researched
the government rankings,
curriculum, fees, facilities, and
available courses.
As well as a guide to
understanding education
in the UAE, there is information
on boarding schools, school
transport, curriculums, after-
school clubs and activities.
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NURSERIES 1
Abu Dhabi 6
Dubai 10
Sharjah 20

SCHOOLS 22
Abu Dhabi 24
Al Ain 28
Dubai 28
Northern
Emirates 45
Sharjah 46

UNIVERSITIES 48
Abu Dhabi 49
Al Ain 50
Dubai 51
Northern
Emirates 54
Sharjah 55
AFTER SCHOOL
CLUBS 56
Abu Dhabi City 58
Dubai 58

KIDS
ACTIVITIES 60
Abu Dhabi City 62
Dubai 63
Northern
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Curriculums, academic calendar and school fees
Educational standards and the selection
of institutions across the UAE are
excellent, whether you are enrolling your
child into nursery or learning new skills
as an adult.
The emirates are home to various
international and government nurseries,
schools and universities offering top
quality education. School inspections are
now compulsory, and teachers will be
soon have to be licensed (as in western
countries). Local schools are restricted
primarily to Arabic-speaking Emiratis,
so you will need to enrol your child in
a private school. Although prices can
be high, your child will learn Arabic and
other languages from a young age, the
facilities are world-class, and schools
are a mix of nationalities. The number
of students enrolled in private schools in
Dubai is currently 225,000, and there are
185,000 students in Abu Dhabi.
Both emirates have plans to build
more new schools by 2020. There are
also a growing number of internationally
accredited colleges and universities
offering courses in the arts, sciences,
business and engineering sectors.
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certifcation by the British government;
According to the KHDA rankings for
2012/13, nine out of the 12 Outstanding
schools in Dubai follow a UK curriculum.
School Fees
School fees are a contentious issue
for many parents. For a good school,
you can expect to pay Dhs.25,000
plus per year during the primary
years, Dhs.30,000 and up for the
middle primary years, and as much as
Dhs.60,000 per year for secondary school.
If youre lucky, your company may
include an education allowance for
school fees as part of your employment
package, though this is no longer very
common. It also costs around Dhs.500 to
put your childs name on a waiting list,
and a theres a registration fee (around
Dhs.2,000), which is deducted from your
annual costs.
Banks offer loans to help cover the
cost of school fees and the United
Arab Bank has a New Arrival Package
designed for newcomers who need
fnancial help to get started. The
package goes a long way to helping with
school fees.
ADEC Rankings
In Abu Dhabi in 2012 the Irtiqaa
programme was launched by the Abu
Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) to
rate the quality of schools. Schools are
inspected every two years.
Eight standards are taken into
consideration: students attainment
and progress; students personal
development; the quality of teaching and
learning; the meeting of students needs
through the curriculum; the protection,
guidance and support of children; the
quality of the schools property; their
resources; and the effectiveness of
leadership and management.
All schools fall into one of three bands:
Band A 1, Outstanding; 2, Very Good;
3, Good
Band B 4, Satisfactory and Improving;
5, Satisfactory
Band C 6, Unsatisfactory; 7, Very
Unsatisfactory; 8, Poor
KHDA Rankings
The Knowledge and Human Development
Authority (KHDA) is Dubais regulatory
body for private education at all levels,
from early childhood to adult learning.
Since inspections began in 2008,
KHDA reports have ranked every school
in Dubai from Outstanding and Good to
Acceptable and Unacceptable; schools
that perform well can increase their fees
at a steeper percentage than poorer
performing schools. School inspections
are carried out annually by the Dubai
Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB).
Assessments are based on a wide
range of criteria, from academic
achievements in core subjects to the
attitude of students; higher rankings
often come hand in hand with the
quality of teaching of Islamic and Arabic
subjects. See khda.gov.ae for more
information and for a breakdown of each
schools result.
British schools can now apply for
inspection and British School Overseas
School Uniforms
Most private schools in the UAE will insist on students
wearing the offcial school uniform. Each school will use
a particular uniform supply shop and this will be the only
place where you can buy offcial school items. Before
heading out and spending a fortune on uniforms, check
with the school and with other parents which items are
compulsory and which are not.
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progress. You may prefer a nursery that is
within walking distance of your home or en
route to the offce. Bear in mind that traffc
can often get very congested at pick-up
and drop-off time during term time.
Curriculum
Most nurseries will follow one particular
curriculum mainly International,
English (Early Years Foundation Stage/
EYFS) or Montessori. Quite often there
will be an amalgamation of approaches
with more of a focus on childrens social
and personal development than on any
one particular countrys curriculum.
EYFS is designed to prepare children
for entry to the UKs Key Stage 1 (Years
1 and 2) at school. EYFS focuses on:
communication and language, and
physical, personal, social and emotional
development. Assessments are made
throughout a childs time at the nursery,
creating a profle to help teachers
understand the child and tailor a
curriculum to suit their development.
Most nurseries are open for four or
fve hours in the morning and charge
anything from Dhs.3,000 to Dhs.12,000
per term. You can pay extra in many
nurseries if you need to drop your
child off earlier or collect them later,
often until 18:00. In general, classes of
between 10 and 20 children are staffed
by a nursery teacher and as many as
three teaching assistants.
Selecting a Nursery
The UAEs Ministry of Social Affairs is
currently developing a nursery rating
system to help you choose a school but,
for the time being, parents will have to
make this decision based on their
own research.
Dont be surprised if your child starts
learning Arabic or even French from
as young as one. Another factor to
consider is whether or not a nursery
provides meals.
The location of your nursery will also
be a key factor in your decision making
Children discover that learning is fun at the UAEs nurseries
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NURSERIES
Your child will learn Arabic and other
languages from a young age, and the
facilities are world-class
ABU DHABI
Al Dana Nursery
Al Maqta
02 558 7334
aldananurseries.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.14,400
Opening hours: 07:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: sands play, cut and paste,
swimming, sport, puppet show area
Apple Bee Nursery
St 8, Al Rowdah
02 443 4747
applebeenursery.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 6 weeks to 4years
Fees: Dhs.30,000
Opening hours: 07:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Play ground, soft play area,
activity room
Blooming Buds Nursery
Off Saeed Bin Tahnoon St, Al Bateen
02 491 8068
bloomingbudsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.35,400
Opening hours: 07:30 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand play area, water play
area, activity room
Bright Beginnings Nursery
Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Bateen
02 445 5339
brightbeginnings.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.24,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, sand play area,
play ground
British Orchard Nursery
4th St, Al Reem Island
02 443 9892
britishorchardnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand pit, climbing area, road
track, water play area, gardening area
Busy Bees Nursery
12th St, Al Danah
02 621 9492
busybees-nursery.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 18 months to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.2,230
Opening hours: 07:30 to 13:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Gym, music room. play ground,
activity area
Butterfy Montessori
Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Bateen
02 665 8611
admont.ae
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.35,000 to 39,000
Opening hours: 07:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Play ground with indoor
swings, activity room, sand play area
Clever Hands Nursery
St 25, Al Mushrif
02 491 7771
cleverhandsnursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.28,500
Opening hours: 07:00 to 16:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, sand play
area, play ground
First Steps Nursery
Al Karama St, Al Karamah
02 446 0960
frststeps.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.60,000
Opening hours: 07:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Activity area, play ground, sand
play area, swimming pool
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Great Memories Nursery
Khalifa City
02 552 5019
greatmemoriesnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.20,400
Opening hours: 07:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room,
play ground
Humpty Dumpty Nursery
St 16, Khalifa City
02 556 1068
humptynursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.38,850
Opening hours: 08:00 to 16:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand play area, water play
area, activity room
Humpty Dumpty Nursery
St 11, Al Bateen
02 666 3277
humptynursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.38,850
Opening hours: 08:00 to 16:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand play area, water play
area, activity room
Intl Community School
Najda St, Al Danah
02 633 0444
icschool-uae.com
Curriculum: British, US
Age: KG 1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.10,525 23,023
Opening hours: 07:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Play ground, soft play area,
activity room
International Nursery
Off St 31, Hadabat Al Zaafaran
02 558 0062
imn.ae
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.44,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Play area, water play area, play
ground, activity room
Jigsaw Nursery & Creche
Al Karamah
02 445 5222
jigsawnurseryad.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.29,230
Opening hours: 07:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, play ground,
activity room
Kids Academy
St 27, Al Mushrif
02 441 1991
kids-academy.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.50,630
Opening hours: 07:30 to 16:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, water play area,
play ground
Kidz Link Preschool
Karama St 24, Al Rowdah
02 444 5851
kidzlink.ae.org
Curriculum: International
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.39,750
Opening hours: 07:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, sand play
area, soft play area
Kotwals Nursery
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 559 0068
kotwalsmontessori.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.21,600
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
activity room
Ladybird Nursery School
St 4, Al Bateen
02 667 3881
lady-bird-nursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 weeks to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.21,540
Opening hours: 07:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Gym, play ground area, soft
play area
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Leens Nursery
Muroor Rd, Al Dhafrah
02 642 2350
[email protected]
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,400
Opening hours: 08:30 to 06:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Play ground, soft play area,
activity room
Les Fanfans Nursery
Al Muroor St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran
02 639 0390
lesfanfans.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.27,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, water play area,
activity room, play ground
Little Bird Nursery
St 8, Hadabat Al Zaafaran
02 448 8416
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.29,230
Opening hours: 08:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
activity room, arts and crafts, outdoor
play area
Little Buds Nursery
Passport St, Al Shamkha
02 642 4491
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.19,080
Opening hours: 08:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room,
water play area, arts and crafts, outdoor
play area
Little Gems
Khalifa City
02 557 1627
littlegems.ae.org
Curriculum: International
Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.37,500
Opening hours: 07:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
gym, activity room
Little Smarties Nursery
St 21, Khalifa City
02 556 5500
littlesmartiesnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.46,800
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
play ground, gym, activity room
Mosaic Nursery
Al Reem Island
02 677 8797
mosaicnursery.com/reemisland
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.40,500
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
gym, library
My Babies Nursery
St 32, Al Khalidiya
02 650 5799
[email protected]
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.27,000
Opening hours: 07:00 to 16:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, gym,
activity room
Noahs Ark Nursery
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 559 1743
noahsarknurseryad.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 16 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.10,500 to 12,500
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play area, splash pool,
sand play, library
Pony Nursery
St 12, Khalifa City
02 557 7760
ponynursery.eu
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.35,200
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, gym,
soft play area
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Radiant Montessori Nursery
Al Nahyan
02 445 5576
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Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.24,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Mini splash pool, indoor activity
room, outdoor activity area
Redwood Nursery
St 38, Khalifa City
02 556 4611
theredwoodnursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.41,700
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water splash area, kitchen for
kids, activity area, gym
Smart Starters
Delma St, Al Bateen
02 056 3674 031
smartstarters.org
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 yr to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.39,750
Opening hours: 07:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Library, playground, soft play
area, activity room
Stepping Stones
Off 2nd St, Al Bateen
02 681 5583
steppingstones.ae
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.27,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outside play area, gym, activity
area, library, music room
Stepping Stones
St 13, Al Rowdah
02 445 2260
steppingstones.ae
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.27,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outside play area, gym, activity
area, library, music room
Stepping Stones
St 26, Khalifa City
02 556 5991
steppingstones.ae
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.27,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outside play area, gym, activity
area, library, music room
Sunny Meadows Nursery
Khalifa City
02 556 0806
sunny-meadows.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.6,000 to 10,500
Opening hours: 07:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Arts and crafts, spacious
classrooms, outdoor organic garden
Swans Nursery
Al Salam Street
02 642 2764
reptonabudhabi.org
Curriculum: UK
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.1,500 per month
Opening hours: 06:30 to 15:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Library, splash day, outdoor
play area
Teddy Bear Nursery
St 16, Khalifa City
02 556 8566
teddybearnursery.net
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.37,500
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Gym, music room, out door
activity area, library
Windsor Nursery
Khalifa City
02 557 9295
windsor-nursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,900
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water splash area, sand play
area, soft play area, activity room

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Alphabet Street Nursery
Al Manara St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 348 5991
alphabetstreetnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.29,500
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:30
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
kitchen room, paint room
Ambassador Kindergarten
12C St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 379 9333
ambassadorkg.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.20,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
activity room
Apple Nursery
Al Bada, Jumeira
04 342 0363
applenursery.org
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.14,000
Opening hours: 07:00 to 19:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Gym, soft play area and
activity room for music, games
Art Kid Nursery & Daycare
Corner of Street 31, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 398 9335
artkidnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.21,600
Opening hours: 09:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, gym, sand
area, paint room
Asyas Nursery
Nakhlat Jumeira, Jumeira
04 435 6627
asyasnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.54,300
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Water play area, sand area,
soft play area, dance room
Baby Land Nursery
Al Wasl Rd, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 348 6874
babylandnursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.25,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 12:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, sand area,
activity room
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Blossom Childrens Nursery
10A St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira
04 348 6275
theblossomnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 5 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.45,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
activity room
Blossom Downtown
Burj Khalifa
04 448 7661
theblossomnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 5 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.45,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
activity room
Blossom ELC
Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 421 4458
theblossomnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 5 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.45,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
activity room
Blossom Village Nursery
St 21C, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira
04 394 8837
theblossomnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 5 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.45,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
activity room
Bright Morning Nursery
Umm Al Sheif Rd, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 394 6118
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.10,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 12:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
activity room, arts and crafts, outdoor
play area
British Orchard Nursery
33rd St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 398 3536
britishorchardnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: On request
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, sand area,
soft play area
British Orchard Nursery
Deira
04 208 9800
britishorchardnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: On request
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, sand area,
soft play area
Building Blocks
Al Hebiah 1, Dubai Land
04 453 4363
building-blocks.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.43,600
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor activity area, water
play area, gym
Burj Day Care Nursery
Burj Khalifa, Zaabeel
04 431 8320
burjdaycarenursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.19,000 to 42,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
sand area
Cambridgeshire Nursery
35A St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 351 8173
cambridgeshirenursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Music room, water play area,
soft play area
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Childrens Garden
Dubai Investment Park 1
04 885 3484
childrensgarden.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 2 to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.41,000
Opening hours: 08:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, playground,
music & movement room, gardens
Childrens Garden
Jumeira Beach Rd, Jumeira 2, Jumeira
04 349 2985
tcgjumeira.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 2 to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.41,000
Opening hours: 08:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play, sandpit, climbing
frame, majlis, music room, art studio
Childrens Garden
Al Barsha 2, Hadaeq Mohammed
Bin Rashid
04 399 0160
tcgbarsha.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 2 to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.41,000
Opening hours: 08:30 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, soft play area
Childs Play Nursery
8-A St, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 348 0788
childsplaynurserydubai.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 14 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.42,600
Opening hours: 08:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, water play area,
music rooms
Chubby Cheeks Nursery
Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Land
04 392 2636
chubbycheeksnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.28,500
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room,
music room
Crystal Valley Nursery
Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
04 284 5519
crystalvalleynursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,585
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
paint room
De La Salle International
Off Kuwait St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 398 6218
delasallemontessorinursery.org
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: On request
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room,
playground
Dewdrops Nursery
Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali
04 368 6399
dewdropsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4,5 years
Fees: Dhs.25,650
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
activity room
Dovecote Nursery
Al Wasl St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 444 3424
ekidovecote.org
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.46,500
Opening hours: 08:00 to 13:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
activity room
Dubai British Foundation
36B St, Al Barsha 2
04 399 5170
dubaibritishfs.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.55,000
Opening hours: On request
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Music and language room,
swimming pool, health centre, bicycle track
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Dubai Gem Private Nursery
Al Wasl St, Al Bada, Jumeira
04 345 3550
dubaigemnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.22,500
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, activity area,
sand play area
Emerald City Nursery
St 21, Jumeira 2, Jumeira
04 349 0848
emeraldcitynursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS, Montessori
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.34,785
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Activity room and soft
play area
Emirates British Nursery
Al Wasl St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira
04 348 9996
emiratesbritishnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.29,700
Opening hours: 12:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Music and movement room,
swimming pool, outdoor areas
French Childrens Nursery
Jumeira 1, Jumeira
04 349 6868
monecole-dubai.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 15 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.39,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play area, soft play
area, activity room
Golden Beach Nursery
17 A St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 380 9336
goldenbeachnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 14 months to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.35,000
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Music room, art and craft
room, kitchen, garden
Gulf Montessori Nursery
Khaled Ibn Al-Waleed St, Port Saeed, Deira
04 335 2073
gulfmontessori.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 4,5 years
Fees: Dhs.38,000
Opening hours: 09:00 to 19:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand play area, play garden,
activity room
IDEA Early Learning Center
Al Hebiah 4, Dubai Land
ideaeducation.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 0 6 years
Fees: Dhs.12,000 36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Indoor exploration zone,
playground, music room
> The IDEA Early Learning Center
(ELC) will be the newest member of the
Victory Heights community in 2014. The
IDEA ELC will provide greater choice
in education, catering for parents after
a unique offering through the Creative
Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum is
an award winning curriculum from the
United States.
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Home Grown Eco Nursery
St 9, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 330 7008
homegrownnursery.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.51,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, activity room,
paint room
Hope Montessori Nursery
Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 398 2494
hopemontessorinursery.ae
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.14,400
Opening hours: 08:30 to 19:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, sand play
area, playground
Hopscotch Nursery
St 15, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 328 2226
hopscotchnursery.net
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.27,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Mini soccer, tennis, golf, gym,
swimming pool, water & sand play area
Horizon Kids Nursery
St 29-B, Al Safa 2, Jumeira
04 380 9077
horizonkidsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.42,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Gym, sensory room, library,
sand play area
Jebel Ali Village Nursery
Qudra St, Al Hebiah 2, Dubai Land
04 368 9882
jebelalinursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby
ballet, sand play area, soft play area
Jumeirah Nursery School
Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 349 9065
jinspire.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 weeks to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.7,500 to 20,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 12:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Grass play area, library, outside
play area, swimming pool
Kidville
JBR, Marsa Dubai
04 440 1220
mykidville.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 0 6 years
Fees: Dhs.10,000 32,000
Opening hours: 08:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor
playground, gymnasium, music room,
art studio
> Register at Kidville, the #1 place
for families with young children!
Kidville offers certifed full and half day
nursery programs, indoor and outdoor
playgrounds and specialty activity
classes for newborns to 6 years.
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Kensington Nursery
Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira
04 394 4473
thekensingtonnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 4 months to 4.5 years
Fees: Dhs.40,950
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, garden, activity
room, sand play area
Kiddy Planet Nursery
Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 328 4465
kiddyplanet.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.900 to 9,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor & indoor play areas,
library, smart room
Kids Cottage Nursery
Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira
04 394 2145
kidscottagenursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 10 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.6,000 to 11,600
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play areas, painting &
art sessions, multipurpose hall
Kids Island Nursery
18 D St, Jumeira 3, Jumeira
04 394 2578
kidsislandnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 12:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand & water play, gym,
library
Kids Palace Nursery
Al Wasl Rd, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 348 4163
kidspalacenursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 14 months to 4 years
Fees: On request
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor & indoor play areas,
water park, sand pit, library, ICT
Kids Zone Nursery
Wadi Al Safa 3
04 452 6474
kidszonenursery.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.43,125
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Playground, activity room,
soft play area
Kidville
Mirdif, Mushrif
04 236 3648
mykidville.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 0 6 years
Fees: Dhs.10,000 32,000
Opening hours: 08:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Indoor and Outdoor
Playground, Gymnasium, Music room,
Art Studio
> Register at Kidville, the #1 place
for families with young children!
Kidville offers certifed full and half day
nursery programs, indoor and outdoor
playgrounds and specialty activity
classes for newborns to 6 years.
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Kidz Venture
Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali
04 361 9315
kidzventure.ae
Curriculum: EYFS, Montessori
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.53,100
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play area, soft play
area, activity room
Ladybird Nursery
St 25A, Jumeira 1, Jumeira
04 344 1011
ladybirdnursery.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.42,600
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:30
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
activity room
Ladybird Nursery
St 29, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 346 5240
ladybirdnursery.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.42,600
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Water play area, sand play
area, music room
Lakes Village Nursery
Al Thanyah 3, Jabal Ali
04 454 8404
jebelalinursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby
ballet, sand play area, soft play area
Little Champions Nursery
Street 81A, Villa 22, Jumeira
04 344 6420
littlechampionsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 9 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.22,700 to 37,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Indoor & outdoor play area,
infated pools
Little Discoverers Nursery
St 35, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 394 6066
littlediscoverers.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.32,000 to 37,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand pit, car and bike track,
role play area, indoor play area
Little GEMS International
14A St, Al Barsha 3
04 399 5244
littlegemsinternational.com/barsha/
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 yr 4 years
Fees: Dhs.45,000 52,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Splash pool, soft play area,
library, junior kitchen, play area
Little Hands Club
Dubai Knowledge Village, Al Sufouh 2
050 146 5325
littlehandskidsclub.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.6,500 to 9,500
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand & water play area,
activity room
Little Learners Nursery
Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira
04 348 6260
littlelearners-dubai.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 year to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play area, rest area,
indoor paddling pools
Little Land Nursery
Jumeirah St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 394 4471
littlelandnursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 14 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.42,600
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
activity area, painting room
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Little Horizon
Safa 2, Jumeira
04 395 5532
isa.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 year to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.5,100 to 12,700
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Outdoor soft play area, library,
water play area
Little Wings Nursery
Al Wasl Rd, Jumeira 2
04 349 0553
littlewingsnursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.18,000 to 20,400
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Indoor soft play area, library,
theatre, sandpit play area
Little Wonders Nursery
St 3, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 348 7195
littlewonders.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.44,754
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Water play area, activity area,
soft play area
Little Woods Nursery
Street 4C, Safa 2, Jumeira
04 394 6155
littlewoodsnursery.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 40 days to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.22,700 to 37,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Garden with sensory nature
trail and play train, swimming pool, library
Marina Village Nursery
Marsa Dubai, Jumeira
04 424 3791
jebelalinursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby
ballet, sand play area, soft play area
Meadows Village Nursery
Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali
04 422 4222
jebelalinursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby
ballet, sand play area, soft play area
Mulberry Tree Nursery
Al Safeena St, Jumeira 3, Jumeira
04 394 9909
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.31,500
Opening hours: 08:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, gym, sand
play area, arts and crafts, outdoor
play area
New Safa Nursery
Al Wasl Rd, Al Safa
04 342 9575
safanurseriesdubai.ae
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 year to 4.5 years
Fees: Dhs.23,400
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, library, indoor
& outdoor play area
Odyssey Nursery
Villa 24, Al Bateel St, Umm Suqeim 2
04 348 8805
odysseynursery.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,500 to 10,700
Opening hours: 08:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Indoor & outdoor play areas,
bike & car track, sandpit & water play area
The Palms Nursery
Jumeira 3
04 394 7017
thepalmsnurserydubai.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 16 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.2,500 to 9,300
Opening hours: 08:00 to 1:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Splash pool, sand pit area,
creative art room, soft play area
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Raffes Arabian Ranches
Saheel 1, Arabian Ranches
04 427 1476
raffesis.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Indoor & outdoor play area,
arts & crafts room
Raffes Emirates Hills
Al Thanyah 3, Jebel Ali
04 427 1461
raffesis.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Sand & water play area,
physical development hall
Raffes Dubai Marina
A&E Bldg, Marsa Dubai
04 427 1473
raffesis.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Sand & water play area,
physical development hall
Raffes Lakes Nursery
Lakes Hattan, Al Thanyah 3
04 427 1472
raffesis.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Indoor & outdoor play area,
arts & crafts room
Royal Beach Nursery
Jumeira 3
04 394 8181
rbnursery.net
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,500 to 12,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 20:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play area, physical
development hall, baby spa
Sandcastle Nursery
Al Wasl Rd, Jumeira 1
04 344 4283
sandcastlenursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4.5 years
Fees: Dhs.19,200 to 25,400
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Indoor & outdoor play areas,
arts & crafts room
Seashells Nursery
Al Barsha 2, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
04 341 3404
seashellsnursery.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.36,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 14:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, sand play
area, activity room
Step by Step Nursery
Al Qudra Rd, Layan Community
04 447 3445
stepbystepnursery.ae
Curriculum: EYFS / International
Age: 10 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,295 to 13,300
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Spacious classrooms, indoor &
outdoor play area
Super Kids Nursery
Street 23C, Mirdif
04 288 1949
superkidsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 11 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.6,000 to 8,500
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Soft gym & water play area ,
cooking and creative art room
Small World Nursery
Jumeira 2, Jumeira
04 349 0770
smallworldnurserydubai.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.30,760
Opening hours: 07:00 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Play ground, sand play area,
activity room
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Tender Love & Care
Dubai Media City, Al Sufouh 2
04 367 1636
tenderloveandcare.com
Curriculum: International
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,000 to 10,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Spacious classrooms & gym,
outdoor play area
Umm Suqeim Nursery
St 25, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 348 6720
jebelalinursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.33,000
Opening hours: 07:30 to 17:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Baby ballet, sand play area,
soft play area, activity room
Willow Childrens Nursery
Al Wasl St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 346 5078
willownurserydubai.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.31,000 to 40,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand areas, a swimming pool,
climbing equipment, gardens
The Wonder Years Nursery
Dubai Sports City
04 368 5600
wonderyearsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 year to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.6,000 to 10,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 13:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play areas,
bicycle track, sandpit, reading area
Yellow Brick Road Nursery
Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 8290
yellowbrickroad.ws
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.31,800
Opening hours: 07:30 to 18:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: swimming, trampoline,
Kung Fu, Tai Chi, brain gym activities
SHARJAH
Al Murooj English School
Al Azra
06 527 3720
[email protected]
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 4 years to 11 years
Fees: Dhs.4,500 to 17,500
Opening hours: 07:30 to 14:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Play area, sand play area and
activity room
Al Nasr English Nursery
Wasit St, Al Falaj
06 524 4454
[email protected]
Curriculum: International
Age: 1 yr to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.1000 to 1,100
Opening hours: 07:30 to 15:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room,
arts and crafts room
Balloon Nursery
Sharqan
06 522 6068
balloonnursery.net
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.800
Opening hours: 09:00 to 12:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Music and dance room, play
ground, soft play area
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British Orchard Nursery
Al Qassimi St, Al Jazzat
06 522 6710
britishorchardnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: On request
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand pit, climbing area, road
track, water play area, garden
Future Nursery
Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Mowafjah
06 548 7101
future-intl.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.15,250
Opening hours: 08:00 to 13:00
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Play ground, sand area, soft
play area
Kids Kingdom Nursery
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St
06 522 6710
[email protected]
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.9,600 to 10,200
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, bikes area,
gym, soft play
Kids Paradise Nursery
Kuwait St, Al Fayha
06 566 9252
kidsparadisenursery.net
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,400
Opening hours: 08:30 to 12:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, playing area,
soft play area
Little Star British Nursery
Sheikh Zayed St, Al Ramla East
06 566 7270
littlestarsbritish.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.18,000 to 20,400
Opening hours: 08:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Large outdoor play area,
painting room and soft play area
Lollipop Nursery
Corniche Rd, Al RifaAh
06 524 7710
lollipopnursery.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.13,200
Opening hours: 08:00 to 17:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play, soft play area,
painting room
Pippen Park Nursery Qadisia
121, Al Qadisia
06 524 8100
facebook.com/ppqnursery
Curriculum: International
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.10,000 to 15,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 12:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor playground, soft play
area, activity room
Sharjah English Nursery
University City St, Muwaileh Commercial
06 567 2779
seschool.ae
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 3 years to 5 years
Fees: Dhs.21,000
Opening hours: 08:00 to 01:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Big soft indoor playground,
sand outdoor play area with swings, slides
Kids Kingdom Nursery
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St
06 522 6710
[email protected]
Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.9,600 to 10,200
Opening hours: 07:00 to 18:00
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, bikes area,
gym, soft play area
Kids Paradise Nursery
Kuwait St, Al Fayha
06 566 9252
kidsparadisenursery.net
Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 years to 4 years
Fees: Dhs.8,400
Opening hours: 08:30 to 12:30
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, playing area,
soft play area
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Getting a School Place
The best bet is to apply to three or
four schools to register your child on
a school waiting list theres usually a
Dhs.500 non-refundable fee. If places
are available, your child will be assessed
and then either offered a place or put
on another waiting list. Assessments are
usually held at the childs nursery or at
the school, and tend to just observe
the child at play. The chances of a place
increase with siblings, who get priority,
or if your child is in an affliated nursery.
Holiday Calendar
The summer holidays stretch for 10
weeks over the hottest months of July
and August. There are also holidays in
April and December. Schools close for at
least a week twice a year for Eid Al Fitr
and Eid Al Adha, and will most likely also
open for reduced hours during the month
of Ramadan.
At schools which follow an Indian or
Pakistani curriculum, the term starts in
April and ends the following March.
Boarding Schools
Repton School Dubai was the frst
boarding school to open in Dubai, and
has boarding facilities for up to 100 boys
and 20 girls. Abu Dhabi is set to have
its frst boarding school when Cranleigh
Abu Dhabi opens on Saadiyat Island in
September 2014.
There is a wide choice of international
curriculums at the UAEs primary and
secondary schools, but many schools
follow either the English National
Curriculum, American Curriculum or
International Baccalaureate Programme
(IB). International schools are typically
open to all nationalities.
Other curriculums include the CBSE/
ICSE, an ideal option for Indian nationals
who want to continue their childs
education internationally, but expect to
settle back in India. It educates students
to CBSE and ICSE level to the end of
Year 12.
There are also schools offering the
Canadian Alberta based curriculum; the
Australian Diploma (DP), the Middle
Years (MYP) and the Primary Years
(PYP); and the French curriculum.
Primary and secondary schools
cater to the expat community
School Transport
If you are not able to do the school run every day, you
can pay for the bus services offered by most schools.
The advantages are that you avoid having to deal with
heavy traffc, and strict regulations mean that bus safety
standards are high.
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SCHOOLS
The UAES schools have seen a high
level of investment and rapid expansion
within a relatively short timeframe
ABU DHABI
Al Bateen Secondary School
Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Bateen
02 813 2000
albateen.sch.ae
Curriculum: IB, British
Age: Year 7 - Year 13
Fees: Dhs.53,361 62,844
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Football feld, swimming pool,
sports courts, play area, dance studio,
canteen, library, prayer room and atrium
Al Muna Primary School
Shk Hamdan Bin Mohd St, Al Danah
02 501 4777
almunaprimary.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.41,850
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Football feld, swimming pool,
basketball court, netball court, library,
drama hall, prayer room and play area
Al Mushrif School
Khalifa Bin Shakbut St, Al Rowdah
02 813 2200
almushrif.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.43,560
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Astro-turf pitch, football feld,
swimming pool, basketball court, play
area, sports hall, dance studio, library
Al Rabeeh School
Hadabat Al Zaafaran
02 448 2856
[email protected]
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.23,000 28,000
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Various sports pitches including
football, basketball and volleyball, cooking
facilities, dance studio
Al Yasmina School
Al Raha
02 501 4888
alyasmina.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 to Year 13
Fees: Dhs.41,580 57,330
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Astro-turf feld, football feld,
swimming pool, netball court, running
track, play area, sports hall, cricket feld
Australian School Of AUH
Shakhbout City
02 586 6980
australianschoolabudhabi.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 Year 12
Fees: Dhs.14,975 35,534
ADEC ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Swimming pool, soccer
feld, gym, science lab, computer lab,
playground
Belvedere British School
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 509 0000
belvederebritishschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 9
Fees: Dhs.23,000 25,950
ADEC ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: State-of-the-art classroom and
ICT, reading club, outdoor playground,
music suite
Brighton College Abu Dhabi
Al Matar
02 815 6500
brightoncollegeabudhabi.net
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 12
Fees: Dhs.47,500 75,000
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Horse riding, library, art studio,
dance and recording studio, science lab,
sports felds, swimming pool
British School Abu Dhabi
Al Ain Rd, Zayed City
02 510 0100
bisabudhabi.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.46,497 61,349
ADEC ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Technology suite, science lab,
dance studio, swimming pool, play area,
music room, Grass football and rugby pitch
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British School Al Khubairat
Al Karamah St, Al Mushrif
02 446 2280
britishschool.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.34,054 59,296
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Libraries, theatre, swimming
pool, music wing, sports pitches (including
shaded turf and courts)
Cambridge High School AUH
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 552 1621
gemscis-abudhabi.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.13,438 28,380
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab,
audio-visual room, computer lab, music
studio, tennis, volleyball court
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi
Cultural District, Saadiyat Island
800 272 653 444
cranleigh.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.65,000 80,000
ADEC ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Auditorium, junior library,
climbing wall, indoor gymnasium,
swimming pool, sports pitches
GEMS American Academy
3rd Street, Khalifa City
02 557 4880
gemsaa-abudhabi.com
Curriculum: IB, US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.47,880 66,780
ADEC ranking: Very good
Facilities: Outdoor artifcial grass feld,
computer mini-lab, smart board equipped
classroom, library, art suite, computer lab
BRIGHTON COLLEGE ABU DHABI
To book a tour in the Senior School please contact: +971 2 815 6504 [email protected] brightoncollege.ae
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First-class specialist teaching in small classes,
with a choice of over 20 A-Level subjects.
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Diyafah Intl School
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 558 5665
diyafahinternationalschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 7
Fees: Dhs.7,404 15,947
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Specialist learning areas
for art, music and foreign languages,
science labs, sports hall
GEMS Cambridge School
Baniyas East
02 510 4343
gemscambridgeinternationalschool-
abudhabi.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.19,000 32,300
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports area,
science lab, library, art studio, media suite
GEMS Winchester School
Shk Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St,
02 403 5499
gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.14,000 22,000
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Sports feld, music room, art
and craft room, science lab, computer lab,
library, play area, activity room
GEMS World Academy AUH
Baniyas Rd, Al Dhafrah
02 641 6333
gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 5th Grade
Fees: Dhs.25,000 55,650
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Climbing wall, Arabic language
and Islamic education (Muslim students)
music room, art room, health clinic
German Intl School
Off King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Saeed St
02 666 8668
gisad.ae
Curriculum: Arabic, English
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.15,400 40,000
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Sports centers, musical training
for choir and singing, ballet/dance/yoga
activity rooms, after school clubs
Intl School of Choueifat AUH
Shk Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum St
02 446 1444
iscad-sabis.net
Curriculum: SABIS
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.19,200 24,750
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, music
and drama room, science lab, library,
computer/projector in every classroom
Pearl Primary School
Hazza Bin Zayed The First St, Al Dhafrah
02 641 8887
pearlprimary.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.39,600
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Football feld, swimming pool,
basketball court, indoor sports hall, library,
drama hall, prayer room, play area
Raha International School
Khalifa City
02 556 1567
ris.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.35,000 55,200
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Art and design studio, play
area, library, science lab, visual art studio,
ICT lab, gym, tennis court, swimming pool
Repton Abu Dhabi School
Al Reem Island
02 507 4800
reptonabudhabi.org
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 2
Fees: Dhs.55,000 61,000
ADEC ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Swimming pool, library, gym
and multi-purpose hall
Year 3 13 will open in 2015.
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Al Ain International School
Al Salam St, Central District
03 715 1000
alaininternational.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.39,500 48,510
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pools, music room,
auditorium, library, gymnasium, playing
feld, courtyards/play spaces, mosque
Al Ain Juniors Private School
Falaj Hazzaa
03 781 0077
alainjuniors.com
Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.4,698 12,447
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Basketball court, football feld,
multipurpose hall, library, computer labs,
science labs, chemistry lab, biology lab
Brighton College Al Ain
Twam St
03 713 3999
brightoncollegealain.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.47,530 61,640
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Labs, libraries, art studios,
dance studios, indoor and outdoor learning
spaces, sports pitches
DUBAI
Al Ameen Private School
19A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 7100
msbdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 11
Fees: Dhs.4,703 5,330
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: ICT Suite, Art & Design
Studio, library, medical facility, science
laboratories, activity room, auditorium




Al Diyafah High School
7A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 1115
diyafah.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 13
Fees: Dhs.7,404 15,947
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Interactive Boards, library,
science laboratories, computer lab,
music and art, clinic, prayer room
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Al Ittihad Private School
Cairo St, Al Mamzar, Deira
04 296 6314
ipsmamzar.com
Curriculum: US, UAE
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,950 34,042
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pools, tennis courts,
gym, soccer feld, basketball courts,
science laboratories
Al Khaleej National School
5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 2707
gemsakns.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,659 24,224
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science labs, library, reading
area, music rooms, on-campus mosques,
football pitch, pool, gymnasium
Al Maaref Private School
Amman St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8881
almaaref.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.8,949 25,750
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science laboratories, art
studios, theatre, sports pitches, outdoor
play area




Al Mizhar (AAM)
11A St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
04 288 7250
americanacademy.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: Pre KG - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.35,530 55,385
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Computer labs, dance studio,
gymnasium, library, music rooms, play
areas, swimming pool, sports feld
Al Mawakeb School
First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 2
04 347 8288
almawakeb.sch.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,772 20,703
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Computer labs, science labs,
playgrounds, libraries, clinics, resource
centres, guidance counselling
Al Sadiq Islamic English
School
5th St, Al Qusais 2, Deira
04 263 4083
alsadiqschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 10th Grade
Fees: Dhs.3,811 7,725
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: science laboratories, indoor
hall, activity rooms
Al Salam Private School
Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 9594
alsalamschool.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.11,119 23,251
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Play areas, football court,
computer labs, science labs, music room,
library, clinic
Al Worood Academy School
Dubai Investment Park 1
04 444 7655
alworood.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,193 31,448
KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory
Facilities: Science lab, library, clinic, TV
room, computer room, gym, cafeteria,
stationary store
Ambassador School
41A St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 398 3535
ambassadorschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: KG1 10th Grade
Fees: Dhs.18,200 34,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, cafeteria, music, dance,
yoga studios, laboratories, auditorium,
swimming pool, gym
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American Intl School
Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8666
aisch.net
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.10,609 17,201
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Play courts and gym, computer
laboratories, library, school health clinic,
outdoor play area
American School of Dubai
Al Mafraq St, Al Barsha 1
04 395 0005
asdubai.org
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.34,172 65,073
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, performing arts
rooms, science lab, computer lab, baseball
diamond, tennis courts, swimming pool
Apple International School
Doha Rd, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 263 8989
apple-schooldubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - 8th Grade
Fees: Dhs.5,861 10,764
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Basketball, cricket & badminton
courts, swimming pool, reading corner,
library, science labs
Arab Unity School
Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
04 288 6226
arabunityschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.5,290 7,935
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Playgrounds, computer
labs, science labs, libraries, basketball,
clinics, resource centres, student
guidance counselling
Bilva Indian School
Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 056 1158 701
bisedu.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 6th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,000 19,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Library, arts and crafts room,
music room
Bradenton Academy
Al Hebiah 4
04 818 3600
bradentonprepdubai.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.30,000 70,790
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Art, music and drama venues,
science lab, library, large classrooms,
computer connectivity
Buds Public School
2nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif
04 288 8143
bpsdubai.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.4,500 12,200
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, sports ground, play
area, clinic, computer, science labs, art
room, Islamic studies room, bookstore
Cambridge Intl School DXB
5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 4646
gemscis-dubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.15,327 20,810
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: sports and outdoor facilities,
ICT facilities, music and art facilities,
library, science laboratories, sports hall
Central School
Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 4433
centralschool.net
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.2,575 4,532
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: playgrounds, well-equipped
laboratories, canteen, Malayalam or Tamil
as an additional language, Karate training
City School Intl Dubai
Nadd Al Hamar, Deira
04 289 9722
tcs-uae.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 11th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,349 21,892
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science lab, kindergarten
section, library, arts and crafts, student
counselling, indoor and outdoor sports
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Collegiate American School
34th St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 427 1400
casdubai.com
Curriculum: US
Age: Pre KG - 9th Grade
Fees: Dhs.36,000 65,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Computer labs, library, art
rooms, dance studios, music rooms,
swimming pools, sports hall, prayer rooms
Credence High School
Al Asayel St, Al Qouz 4,
04 321 2144
credencehighschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.15,000 26,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Outdoor play area, library,
music & drama, football, cricket, volleyball,
basketball, swimming pools, running track
Crescent English High School
13th St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8866
crescentenglishschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.2,294 8,322
KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory
Facilities: Auditorium, football feld,
basketball, volleyball, badminton courts,
cricket pitch
Dar Al Marefa Private School
58C St, Mirdif, Mushrif
04 288 5782
daralmarefa.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 10th Grade
Fees: Dhs.25,750 50,000
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
IT centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport
felds
Deira International School
Vista Blvd, Al Kheeran,
04 232 5552
disdubai.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.34,766 70,047
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Music rooms, art rooms,
libraries, computer and science labs,
indoor gymnasium, swimming pool
Deira Private School
Al Twar 3, Deira
04 264 1595
deps-sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.19,500 30,475
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Football and cricket pitches,
yoga classes, auditorium, gymnasium,
indoor play area
Delhi Private School
51D St, Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali
04 882 1848
dpsdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.8,465 11,850
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Computer labs, music and
dance halls, audio-visual labs, basketball
and volleyball courts, indoor play areas
Delhi Private Academy
Al Rowaiyah 2
04 326 5556
dpsacademy.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: KG1 7th Grade
Fees: Dhs.21,000 30,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Library, computer labs, football
feld, basketball, swimming pool, volleyball
courts, music & art rooms
Dubai American Academy
First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1,
04 347 9222
gemsaa-dubai.com
Curriculum: IB, US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.18,688 69,186
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Library, computer labs,
swimming pool, soccer pitch, gymnasium,
play areas, auditorium
Dubai Arab American School
27th St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif
04 288 2222
daaschool.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,013 26,780
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science laboratories, library, art
education, physical education, computer
laboratories, swimming pool
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Dubai British School
1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali
04 361 9361
dubaibritishschool.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.38, 843 58,265
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall,
libraries, art and design studio, music
rooms, tennis court, astro-turf
Dubai Carmel School
Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 5424
dubaicarmelschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 13
Fees: Dhs.7,625 12,935
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Football pitch, sports club,
computer lab
Dubai College
Hessa St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 399 9111
dubaicollege.org
Curriculum: British
Age: Year 7 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.67,773 76,743
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Science block with laboratories,
design and technology suites, art studios,
music centre, library, auditorium
Dubai English Speaking
College
Al Rowaiyah 2
04 360 4866
descdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: Year 7 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.66,061 71,003
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Auditorium, science labs,
football, rugby, netball courts, volleyball/
badminton, sports halls
Dubai English Speaking
School
Oud Metha Rd, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
04 337 1457
dessdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.31,500 37,325
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Music rooms, library, science
and technology rooms, pool, sports pitches
Dubai Gem Private School
Oud Metha Rd, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
04 337 6661
dubaigem.org
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.9,919 20,366
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, art rooms,
sports centre (They hire sports facilities at
the Iranian Club)
Dubai Intl Academy
Al Khamila St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali
04 368 4111
diadubai.com
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.33,618 59,565
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, science labs, computer
lab, multi-purpose hall, swimming pool,
basketball court, tennis court
Dubai International School
Al Guff St, Al Garhoud
04 282 3513
dis.sch.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,319-19,339
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, swimming pool, gym,
computer room, science laboratories,
specialist English learning rooms
Dubai International School
Al Meydan Rd, Al Qouz 1
04 338 3812
dis.sch.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,498 19,621
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: 3D room, computer rooms,
audio-visual room, science laboratories,
swimming pool
Dubai Modern School
Algeria St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
04 288 5115
dmeschools.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.9,785 13,545
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pools, science labs,
library, drama productions and school
presentations, computer labs
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Dubai National School
Al Mafraq St, Al Barsha 1
04 347 4555
dnsalbarsha.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.17,723 29,083
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Science laboratories and
projects, library, art education, physical
education, computer labs, swimming pool
Dubai Scholars School
Amman St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8892
dubaischolars.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,366 22,472
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, astro-turf
pitch, audio-visual room, cooking room,
computer room
DWC High School
Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 208 9700
dwchighschool.hct.ac.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: 9th - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.50,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Library, technology centre,
swimming pool, basketball courts, indoor
cycling gym
Elite English School
Al Wuheida Rd, Al Wuheida, Deira
04 268 8244
eliteenglishschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.3,966 8,755
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Aerobics, dance, science
laboratories, computer laboratories,
medical centre
Emirates English School
13th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 394 7355
eess.sch.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.3,224 4,893
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Auditorium, library, science
laboratories, music room, art room, school
clinic, book store, canteen, playground
Emirates Intl Jumeirah
Al Thanya St, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 348 9804
eischools.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.30,140 63,870
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports halls,
felds, library and media centre, arts,
science, music, language labs
Emirates Intl Meadows
1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali
04 362 9009
eischools.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.23,647 - 70,129
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Gymnasiums, computer
labs, science laboratories, drama rooms,
swimming pool, sports feld
English College Dubai
Shk Zayed Rd, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 394 3465
englishcollege.ac.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.23,638 53,107
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Gym, swimming pools and
playing courts, indoor sports hall, shaded
play areas
Foremarke School
Al Hadaeq St, Al Barsha South 2
04 818 8600
foremarkedubai.org
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.65,000 85,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Swimming pool, netball courts,
tennis courts, cricket feld, football feld,
sports pavilion
GEMS FirstPoint School
Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Land
04 395 8494
gemsfrstpointschool-dubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.38,000 55,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Science laboratories, ICT
suites, full primary, middle and senior
libraries, art and design studios
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GEMS International School
Al Khail Rd
04 339 6200
gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.46,000 60,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Specialty classrooms for
science, technology, visual and performing
arts, recreation, sports and ftness facilities
GEMS Jumeirah Primary
19th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 394 3500
jumeirahprimaryschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.32,775 41,315
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Library, music studios, ICT
labs, art studio, gymnasium, pool, tennis
courts, playing feld
GEMS Metropole School
Shk Mohd Bin Zayed Rd, Al Hebiah 1
04 395 8494
gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.33,000 44,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Libraries, swimming pool,
digital media rooms, science laboratories,
music and art rooms
GEMS Modern Academy
Shk Mohd Bin Zayed Rd, Nadd Al Shiba 3
04 326 3339
gemsmhs.com
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: Pre KG - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.26,780 43,513
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play
area, art and craft room, library, science
laboratories, ICT, pool, auditorium
GEMS New Millennium
Al Khail Rd,
04 339 6533
gemsnewmillenniumschool-alkhail.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.20,000 27,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Play areas, auditorium, art/
craft rooms, dance and drama studios,
libraries, science laboratories, games area
GEMS Our Own English High
Nouakchott St, Al Warqaa 3, Mushrif
04 236 1335
gemsoo-dubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.6,015 12,727
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: School mosque, library,
computer science centre, science labs, art
studio, music studio, playing feld
GEMS Royal Dubai School
11A St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
04 288 6499
royaldubaischool.com
Curriculum: UK
Age: FS1 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.31,438 39,639
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall,
music suite, dance studio, drama studio,
arts and crafts studio, computer labs
GEMS Wellington Academy
Nadd Hessa, Mushrif
04 515 9000
gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 12
Fees: Dhs.31,000 70,000
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Indoor multi-sports hall,
outdoor synthetic multi-sports pitch,
swimming pool, dance/exercise studio
GEMS Wellington Academy
Al Khail Rd
04 339 6233
gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.31,000 70,000
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Gymnasium with roof top
tennis courts, theatre, football and rugby
pitches, recording studio, swimming pools
GEMS Wellington Intl
Shk Zayed Rd, Al Sufouh 1, Jumeira
04 348 4999
wellingtoninternationalschool.com
Curriculum: IB, UK
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.35,244 76,675
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Library, dance, drama, and
art studios, sports hall, athletics track,
swimming pool, climbing wall, play area
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GEMS Wellington Primary
34B St, Al Satwa, Jumeira
04 343 3266
gemswps.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.36,063 45,458
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, music department,
ICT department, gymnasium, art room,
swimming pool
GEMS Winchester School
Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
04 337 4112
gemswinchesterschool-dubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.9,540 15,104
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: School mosque, library,
computer science centre, science
laboratories, art studio, music studio
GEMS World Academy Dubai
Al Khail Rd, Al Barsha South 1
04 373 6373
gemsworldacademy-dubai.com
Curriculum: IB
Age: Pre KG - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.56,831 - 98,649
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: The Discovery World library,
planetarium, sports facilities, swimming
pool, auditorium, symphony centre
German Intl School
318th St, Al Qouz 4
04 338 6006
germanschool.ae
Curriculum: German
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.22,148 56,999
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall,
outdoor sports feld, two libraries, music
rooms, interactive smartboards
Grammar School
5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 4822
[email protected]
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 12
Fees: Dhs.4,234 5,823
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science laboratories,
libraries, art rooms, music rooms, outdoor
play area




Greenfeld Community
Dubai Investment Park 1
04 885 6600
gcschool.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.37,878 69,754
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports
felds, gymnasium, tennis courts,
libraries, music rooms, laboratories
Greenwood Intl School
32nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif
04 288 8000
greeenwood.sch.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.15,675 24,035
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Science labs, music room, art
room, computer labs, multipurpose hall,
outdoor play area
Gulf Indian High School
5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 4455
gihsdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.3,025 5,720
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Modern amenities, science
laboratories, library, well-equipped clinic,
science exhibition
Gulf Model School
Muhaisanah 4, Deira
04 254 4222
gulfmodelschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.3,154 5,735
KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory
Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, school
health clinic, computer rooms, science
laboratories
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Horizon School
30B St, Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 342 2891
horizonschooldubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.20,934 29,319
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Two swimming pools, football
and other sports pitches, music centre,
computer rooms, shaded play areas
Indian Academy
Muhaisanah 4, Deira
04 264 6746
indianacademydubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 7th Grade
Fees: Dhs.10,000 17,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Free fow area, art rooms,
swimming pool, sports pitches, school
clinics, bookstore
Indian High School
Oud Metha Rd, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
04 337 7475
ihsdxb.com
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.3,744 7,426
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Cricket, football, basketball,
volleyball, table tennis, chess, swimming,
throwball, karate
Indian International School
Nadd Hessa
04 342 3909
ihsdxb.com/dso
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 7th Grade
Fees: Dhs.8,300 14,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Tennis courts, squash courts,
football pitch, athletic track, yoga studio,
sports complex, auditorium
Intl Academic School
Al Warqaa 1, Mushrif
04 280 0993
ias-dubai.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: Pre KG - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,920 28,005
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, science labs, football
pitch, tennis courts, volleyball court,
covered swimming pool
Intl School of Arts &
Sciences
Al Warqaa 1, Mushrif
04 280 0185
isas.sch.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.28,200 51,465
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Computer labs, science labs,
library, indoor playground, taekwondo dojo
Intl School of Choueifat
Al Sufouh 1, Jumeira
04 399 9444
iscuae-sabis.net
Curriculum: SABIS
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.17,922 34,299
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, computer labs, sports
hall, gymnasium, swimming pools, outdoor
courts, playground equipment
Al Ittihad Private School
Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 394 5111
ipsjumeira.com
Curriculum: US
Age: Pre KG - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.18,000 - 38,065
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pools, gymnasium,
tennis courts, soccer feld,
basketball courts
Japanese School in Dubai
Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 344 9119
japanese.sch.ae
Curriculum: Japanese
Age: 1st - 9th Grade
Fees: Dhs.15,499
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Multipurpose sports hall,
swimming pool, science laboratories,
computer rooms
Jebel Ali Primary School
Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali
04 884 6485
jebelalischool.org
Curriculum: British
Age: FS2 - Year 6
Fees: Dhs.36,297
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Sports hall, football and rugby
pitches, music room, library, pool, ICT
suite, assembly hall
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JSS International School
Hessa St, Al Barsha South 1
04 325 6886
jssisdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.13,133 28,500
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, project room,
auditorium, counselling centre, science
labs, audio visual rooms
JSS Private School
45th St, Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 344 6419
jsspsdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.10,000 18,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science clubs, math club,
fne art club, games room, auditorium,
swimming pool, tennis court
Jumeira Baccalaureate
Jumeira 1, Jumeira
04 344 6931
jbschool.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: Pre KG - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.50,000 75,000
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Swimming pool, tennis courts,
sports track, library, media centre, art,
music and dance studios, science labs
Jumeirah College
Al Wasl Rd, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 395 5524
gemsjc.com
Curriculum: British
Age: Year 7 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.58,542 73,177
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Music suites and en-suite
practice rooms, drama studio, science labs,
sports hall, pool, tennis and netball courts
Jumeirah English School
Wadi Al Safa 6
04 361 9019
jess.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.32,045 78,741
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Swimming pools, air
conditioned sports hall, netball courts,
foodlit sports feld
Kings Dubai
Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 348 3939
kingsdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.36,203 55,096
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Laptop provision, ICT suite,
gym, music and art rooms, swimming pool,
large auditorium hall
Kings School Nad Al Sheba
Nadd Al Shiba 3
04 348 3939
kingsdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.50,200 103,200
KHDA ranking: None
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports feld,
library, auditorium, gym, ICT suite
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Latifa School For Girls
Nadd Al Shiba 1
04 336 1065
lsg.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 12
Fees: Government school, free
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Swimming pool, sports hall,
squash court, dance studio, tennis and
netball courts
Little Flowers School
31st St, Hor Al Anz, Deira
04 266 7620
littlefowerschool.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 6th Grade
Fees: Dhs.2,945 3,172
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: IT labs, library, multipurpose
auditorium, science corner, clinic,
playground
Lycee Francais Intl de Dubai
Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
04 336 8552
lfdb.net
Curriculum: French
Age: 3 to 18 years
Fees: Dhs.21,349 45,150
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Outdoor play areas,, swimming
pool, indoor gymnasium, sports pitches,
science laboratories
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Lycee Francais Intl Georges
Pompidou
20th St, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
04 337 4161
lfgp.org
Curriculum: French
Age: KG1 5th Grade
Fees: Dhs.24,357 29,347
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Gym and basketball court,
library, sports hall, outdoor play area
Lycee Francais Intl Georges
Pompidou
DIAC, Al Rowaiyah 2
04 326 0026
lfgp.org
Curriculum: French
Age: 3 to 18 years
Fees: Dhs.31,000 42710
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Playground, swimming pool,
football, basketball, gym, auditorium
Millennium School
Baghdad St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8567
gemsmillenniumschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,412 21,193
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Sporting areas, science
laboratories, library, cafeteria, medical
centre
Mirdif Private School
11A St, Mirdif, Mushrif
04 288 3303
mirdifprivateschool.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 9th Grade
Fees: Dhs.21,000 32,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pool, outdoor play
area, activity room, music room, art room,
home economics room, science labs
New Academy School
Al Raffa, Bur Dubai
04 398 8873
newacademyschool.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.8,900 22,000
KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory
Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab,
two computer labs, multimedia room,
multipurpose hall
New Indian Model School
Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 4313
nimsdxb.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.2,575 4,481
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Basketball and volleyball
facilities, science laboratories, computer
labs, library, clinic, canteen
Nibras International School
Dubai Investment Park 1
04 885 3330
nisdubai.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.20,561 40,869
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, science labs, computer
labs, multipurpose halls, auditorium,
swimming pool, indoor activity centre



Nord Anglia Intl School
Al Barsha South 3, Dubai Land
04 361 4330
nainternationalschool.ae
Curriculum: IB, British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.60,000 80,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Swimming pool, auditorium,
art studios, theatre spaces, craft
centers, dark rooms
North American Intl School
Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
04 288 4844
naischool.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.26,198 41,917
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Music and dance studio,
science labs, conference rooms, cookery
club, art studio, auditorium, sports facilities
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Oasis School
Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 388 1388
oasisschool.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.35,244 65,874
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Sports hall, library, outdoor
play area, computer rooms, science
laboratories
Our Own English High School
Al Warqaa 1, Mushrif
04 280 0077
gemsoo-alwarqa.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.7,550 13,025
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, mathematics
laboratory, science laboratories, computer
science centre, playing feld
Our Own Indian School
Meydan St, Al Qouz 1
04 339 1188
gemsoo-alquoz.com
Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.4,877 9,942
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
ICT laboratories, playing feld, canteen,
medical centre
Oxford School Dubai
Muhaisanah 4, Deira
04 254 3666
oxford.iqraeducation.net
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.10,135 16,068
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pool, football and
cricket feld, basketball court, badminton
court, multipurpose hall, clinic
Philadelphia Private School
Haleb St, Muhaisanah 4, Deira
04 264 6202
ppsdubai.org
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.16,391 28,068
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, science labs, multi-
purpose halls, auditorium, indoor and
outdoor sports areas, computers
Pristine Private School
6A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 4299
pristineschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.8,469 15,867
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Multipurpose hall, sports
grounds, covered swimming pool, libraries,
science laboratories
Queen International School
Hor Al Anz East, Deira
04 265 2600
qisdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS2 Year 12
Fees: Dhs.12,844 24,087
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Bus service, playground,
library, canteen, chemistry lab, biology lab,
computer rooms
Raffes International School
Al Baghla St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 427 1200
raffesis.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 10th Grade
Fees: Dhs.28,607 63,050
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Theatre, art rooms, dance
studio, music rooms, science labs,
computer labs, soccer feld, pools
Raffes World Academy
Al Marcup St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 427 1300
raffesis.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.26,807 75,059
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Theatre, art rooms, dance
studio, music rooms, sports pitch,
swimming pools, basketball, tennis courts
Rajagiri Intl School
Al Warqaa 1, Mushrif
04 280 0691
risdubai.org
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 8th Grade
Fees: Dhs.10,004 17,444
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Computer labs, audio visual
rooms, library, music rooms, swimming
pools, aerobics room, school clinic
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Nadd Al Shiba 1
04 336 1187
rsbdubai.sch.ae
Curriculum: British, UAE
Age: 3 to 18 years
Fees: Free
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
outdoor sports areas, physical education,
computers
Regent International School
Al Thanyah 3
04 360 8830
risdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.34,172 78,375
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Science labs, art, dance &
movement, music, design & technology,
food technology, robotics & art, fne art
Repton School
Shk Mohd Bin Zayed Rd, Nadd Al Shiba 3
04 426 9393
reptondubai.org
Curriculum: IB, British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.47,599 95,199
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Rugby/football pitches, indoor
sports halls, indoor cricket nets, indoor
swimming pool
Sabari Indian School
30B St, Al Wuheida, Deira
04 250 5806
sisdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 6th Grade
Fees: Dhs.12,320 14,220
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Library, integrated laboratory,
auditorium, activity rooms, playgrounds,
facilities for indoor games
Safa Community School
Umm Suqeim St, Al Barsha South 3
04 321 0470
safabritishacademy.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.47,000 55,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Arts centre, library, cafe, sports
facilities, dance and drama studios, roof
top tennis courts, swimming pool
Safa Private School
Meydan St, Al Qouz 1
04 388 4300
safaschooldubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.24,787 47,547
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Computer and technology
suite, swimming pool, sports hall, outdoor
play areas
School of Modern Skills
St 27, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif
04 288 7765
dubaisms.net
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,313 24,205
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pools, library, ICT
labs, playground areas, ftness equipment,
clinic, lockers, open patios
School of Research Science
Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 601 1011
srsdubai.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 12
Fees: Dhs.22,900 43,158
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Open air swimming pool and
training pool, cafeteria, SRS clinic and
health care, transportation, science labs
Sharjah Intl School
Shk Mohd Bin Zayed Rd
04 280 1111
saisdubai.net
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,420 36,050
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Playgrounds, canteen, audio
visual rooms, science labs, computer labs,
story-telling area, library, clinic
Sheffeld Private School
Doha St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 8444
sheffeld-school.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 12
Fees: Dhs.19,117 36,050
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science laboratories, library,
medical care, art education, computer
laboratories, swimming pool
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Springdales School Dubai
Al Asayel St, Al Qouz 4
04 338 1311
springdalesdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.18,000 30,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Audio-visual equipment, library,
science labs, dance and music studios,
sports facility, swimming pool
St Marys Catholic High
Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
04 337 0252
stmarysdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: 1st - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.4,579 9,837
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Sports pitches, environment
club, science club, laboratories, library,
music room
Star International School
Mirdif, Mushrif
04 288 4644
starschoolmirdif.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.29,252 44,033
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas,
swimming pool, music room, library,
computer lab
Star International School
Al Twar 2
04 263 8999
starschoolaltwar.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.17,510 34,640
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Interactive boards, swimming
pool, auditorium, jungle gym, ICT room,
music room, science lab, library
Star International School
Umm Al Sheif
04 348 3314
starschoolummsheif.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.30,000 50,000
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: ICT suite, play area, library,
art room, sports feld, multi-purpose hall,
splash pools, swimming pool
Universal American School
Al Rebat St, Al Kheeran
04 232 5222
uasdubai.ae
Curriculum: US
Age: Pre KG 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.31,000 69,320
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Indoor gymnasium, track and
soccer feld, music rooms, art rooms,
computer, science labs
Uptown School
Algeria St, Mirdif, Mushrif
04 251 5001
uptownschool.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: Pre KG - 10th Grade
Fees: Dhs.50,000 70,000
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Libraries, art and music
studios, canteen, sports felds, swimming
pools, ICT labs, science labs
Victory Heights Primary
Al Hebiah 4
04 423 1100
vhprimary.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 6
Fees: Dhs.33,000 45,000
KHDA ranking: Not inspected
Facilities: Science lab, ICT room, art
studio, music room, swimming pool,
specialist learning rooms
Westminster School
Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8333
gemsws-ghusais.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.5,557 10,484
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Libraries, science laboratories,
art & craft rooms, music rooms, audio-
visual suite
Winchester School
Jabal Ali 1
04 882 0444
thewinchesterschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.11,789 26,298
KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Sports felds, music rooms, art
and craft rooms, science labs, computer
labs, library, air-conditioned play area
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Ajman Academy
Shk Ammar St
06 731 4444
ajmanacademy.com
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 - Year 9
Fees: Dhs.30,000 52,800
Facilities: Library, ICT suites, auditorium,
recreational area, sports hall, swimming
pool, basketball & tennis courts, football
feld, art studio, music rooms
Fujairah Private Academy
Fujairah - Masaf Rd
09 222 4001
fpa.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 13
Fees: Dhs.15,000 34,000
Facilities: Library, sports feld, auditorium,
science laboratory, multi-purpose hall,
outdoor play area computer rooms,
gymnasium
GEMS Westminster RAK
Seih Al Uraibi
07 203 5999
gemswestminsterschool-rak.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 8
Fees: Dhs.10,000 16,000
Facilities: Indoor activity hall, outdoor
football felds, basketball courts, dedicated
science laboratories, ICT lab, special and
separate covered outdoor play areas
Intl School of Choueifat
Industrial Area 6, Al Hamra, UAQ
06 766 5888
iscuae-sabis.net
Curriculum: SABIS
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.15,000 18,900
Facilities: Library, computer labs,
gymnastics and ballet rooms, gymnasium,
swimming pools, grass football feld
Our Own English High School
Al Basara Rd
09 222 7127
gemsoo-fujairah.com
Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.4,450 9,510
Facilities: Sports felds, music rooms,
art and craft rooms, general science
laboratories, computer laboratories,
library, outdoor covered play areas,
activity rooms
Ras Al Khaimah Academy
19B St
07 236 2441
rakaonline.org
Curriculum: IB, British
Age: KG1 Year 13
Fees: Dhs.12,486 33,852
Facilities: Tennis courts, sports pitches,
swimming pool, indoor gymnasium,
outdoor play area, science laboratories,
arts and crafts room
Royal Academy Ajman
Al Hamidiyah
06 749 4449
royalacademyajman.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.5,095 6,470
Facilities: Library, laboratories, fully
functional clinic, prayer room, art room,
audio visual room, white boards and
interactive boards, ICT suites
St Marys Catholic High
Sakamkam 2
09 228 2828
stmarysfujairah.com
Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 9th Grade
Fees: Dhs.5,500 10,500
Facilities: Chemistry laboratory, physics
laboratory, biology laboratory, computer
rooms, indoor and outdoor play areas,
library, sports pitches

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Australian Intl School
Sharjah Kalba Rd, Al Juraina
06 558 9967
ais.ae
Curriculum: IB
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.32,000 60,000
Facilities: Outdoor areas, computer
lab, science lab, music room, conference
room, swimming pool, gymnasium, library,
medical clinic, transportation
Delhi Private School
Muwaileh Commercial
06 534 5352
dpssharjah.com
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.8,630 11,530
Facilities: Science, math, language and
computer labs; safe facilities for outdoor
and indoor games, swimming pool,
bookshop, creative centre, clinic
GEMS Millennium School
Muwaileh Commercial
06 535 8176
gemsmillenniumschool-sharjah.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 8th Grade
Fees: Dhs.10,400 13,650
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
computer science centre, sports pitches,
outdoor play area, music rooms, art and
crafts rooms
GEMS Westminster School
King Abdul Aziz St, Muwaileh Commercial
06 542 6323
gemswestminsterschool-sharjah.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 Year 9
Fees: Dhs.12,000 18,000
Facilities: Indoor four-court sports hall,
outdoor football pitch, cricket nets, four-
outdoor multi-games courts, multipurpose
sports hall, ICT and electronics labs
Gulf Asian English School
Muwaileh Commercial
06 534 0000
gulfasianenglishschool.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.7,440 to 10,320
Facilities: School transport, book store,
frst aid centre, canteen, swimming pool,
karate, library, audio visual rooms, science
and technology labs, computer labs
Ibn Seena English High
Al Shahba
06 558 2071
ibnseenaschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.5,600 10,800
Facilities: Sports pitches, outdoor play
area, swimming pool, science laboratories,
computer room, music room, indoor
gymnasium, arts and crafts room
Intl School of Choueifat
Industrial Area 6
06 558 2211
iscad-sabis.net
Curriculum: SABIS
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.18,000 33,000
Facilities: Library, computer labs,
exam hall, gymnastics and ballet rooms,
multipurpose air-conditioned sports hall,
gymnasium, swimming pools
Intl School of Creative
Science
Muwaileh Commercial
06 534 4444
scs-sharjah.com
Curriculum: British, UAE
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.20,000 38,000
Facilities: IT facilities, libraries and
labs, sports halls, auditorium, indoor and
outdoor facilities for physical activities
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Al Abar
06 567 3430
lfgp.org
Curriculum: French
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.21,630 to 42,710
Facilities: Library, indoor gymnasium,
outdoor play areas, computer rooms,
science laboratories, sports pitches, arts
and crafts rooms.
Al Maarifa Intl School
Al Estiqlal St, Al Yarmook
06 501 4444
almarifa-intsch.ae
Curriculum: US, British, MOE
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.5,500 20,000
Facilities: Gymnasium, swimming pool,
football court, multi-purpose outdoor
courts, science labs, computer labs, media
room, conference room
New Indian Model School
Al Nuaimia Street, Al Azra
06 522 8035
nimsshj.com
Curriculum: Indian(CBSE)
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.2,800 5,000 per month
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
computer laboratories, indoor games,
football, volleyball, throwball, cricket,
badminton, basketball
Our Own English High School
Muwaileh Commercial
06 538 6486
gemsoo-sharjah.com
Curriculum: Indian
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.6,410 12,010
Facilities: Library, ICT, play area, activity
room, auditorium, audio-visual room,
sports facilities, art room, music hall, frst
aid centre
Our Own English High
School - Boys
Muwaileh Commercial
06 535 5227
gemsourownenglishboys-sharjah.com
Curriculum: Indian
Age: 1st 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.7,000 11,000
Facilities: Library, computer science
centre, mathematics laboratory, bookstore,
science laboratories, playing feld
Sharjah American Intl
Al Qasimi St, Al Ramaqia
06 538 0000
saissharjah.com
Curriculum: US
Age: KG1 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.14,420 36,050
Facilities: Swimming pool, playing felds,
indoor sports arena, multi-purpose hall,
ICT labs, libraries with computers, science
labs, medical services, transport
Sharjah British Intl School
Muwaileh Commercial
06 534 7722
sharjahbritishschool.com
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 13th Grade
Fees: Dhs.16,250 39,000
Facilities: School health clinic, swimming
pool, library, sports pitches, indoor
gymnasium, outdoor play area
Sharjah English School
Meliha Rd, Industrial Area 1
06 558 9304
sharjahenglishschool.org
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 - Year 13
Fees: Dhs.21,000 61,000
Facilities: Audio-visual room, outdoor
sport grounds, swimming pool, music
rooms equipped with musical instruments,
play area, library
Sharjah Intl Private School
Al Qarrayen 5
06 558 6624
sips.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: KG1 10th Grade
Fees: Dhs.8,550 20,000
Facilities: Grass playing feld, open
playgrounds, audio visual rooms, science
labs, computer labs, resource room,
storytelling area, indoor and outdoor
play areas
Wesgreen Intl School
Muwaileh Commercial
06 534 6333
wesgreen.net
Curriculum: British
Age: Nursery - 12th Grade
Fees: Dhs.13,575 42,588
Facilities: Football, cricket, volleyball and
tennis courts, swimming pool, computer
labs, internet facility, science labs, library,
canteen, clinic
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UNIVERSITIES
qualifcations in sectors such as health,
law and tourism.
The capitals international universities
include New York University and the
Paris-Sorbonne University. The New
York Film Academy Abu Dhabi opened in
2008, offering both two-year and shorter
term courses in acting and flm making,
while the Masdar Institute of Science
& Technology provides cutting-edge
programmes based around sustainable
development.
Studying Elsewhere in
the UAE
All of the emirates have their own
universities. Sharjahs university is a
pioneer in academia, scientifc research
and the arts and offers 80 programmes
at the bachelors, masters and doctorate
levels. Ajman University of Science &
Technology offers students state-of-the-
art technology while remaining grounded
in the local culture. It also has a campus
in Fujairah. In Umm Al Quwain, the
Emirates Canadian University College
offers language and business courses,
and the American University of Ras
Al Kaimah specialises in engineering,
business and arts and sciences.
Universities in Dubai
In Dubai, many institutions are based
at Knowledge Village near Media and
Internet Cities, and Dubai International
Academic City, on the outskirts of Dubai.
Public institutions are free for UAE
citizens, but the amount of international
universities is increasing as the interest
in higher education grows. In particular,
many UK institutions are looking to tap
into the growing number of business
schools in Dubai; the London Business
School (london.edu) is based in DIFC,
as is Cass (cass.city.ac.uk, formerly City
University Business School). The latter
specialises in energy and Islamic fnance.
Warwick Business School (wbs.ac.uk)
has been offering MBAs in Dubai since
2003. In addition, there are also plenty
of college options available.
You can also avail of the UK-based
Open University (open.ac.uk), and the
South African-based UNISA (University of
South Africa) here.
Universities in Abu Dhabi
In Abu Dhabi theres Zayed University,
and there will be a new University City
constructed in the next couple of years.
The Abu Dhabi Vocational Education
and Training Institute opened in late
2007, providing vocational training and
Sharjah Art Foundation
Sharjah Art Foundation is an important centre that
houses exhibitions, as well as offering work experience
and volunteer placements. The Foundation also runs an
education programme, which offers a dynamic range of
lectures and workshops for participants of all ages from
students to young professionals. Additionally, theres an
Urban Garden; a community outreach initiative that aims
to encourage an ongoing collaboration between artists,
architects, landscape architects and garden enthusiasts.
With so much choice, why look abroad for further education?
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Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi Al Ain Rd, Khalifa City
02 501 5802
adu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting,
Architecture, Arts, Culture and Heritage
Management, Business Administration,
Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences,
Human Resources Management,
Marketing
(BA, MA, BSc, MSc)
Abu Dhabi Vocational
Education & Training
Institute
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 508 2700
adveti.abudhabi.ae
Courses offered: Accounting,
Environmental Health and Safety, Human
Resource Management, IT Multimedia,
IT Networking
(Diploma, High Diploma)
Alhosn University
AL Musalla
02 407 0700
alhosnu.ae
Courses offered: Architectural
Engineering, Business Administration,
Civil Endineering, Education (English and
Arabic) Industrial Endineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Software Engineering,
Urban Planning
(BBA, BID, MBA, MBE)
Centre of Excellence for
Applied Research & Training
Muroor Rd, Al Nahyan
02 404 8501
certonline.com
Courses offered: Accounting,
Administration and Management, Finance,
Health Environment and Safety, Human
Resources, Information Technology,
Leadership, Operations Maintenance
(Foundation diploma, ICDL Certifcation)
Emirates College of
Technology
Shk Hamdan St, Al Danah
02 626 6010
ect.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Banking
and Finance, Business Administration
e-Commerce and Marketing, Computer
Graphic Design & Animation, Human
Resource, Mass Communication & PR
(Two-year Diploma, BA)
European International
College
Muroor St, Al Matar
02 449 1450
eic.ac.ae
Courses offered: Banking and Finance,
Destination and Leisure Management,
Human Resource Management, Hotel
and Tourism Management, Management,
Marketing and Sales
(ABA, BBA, Foundation diploma, MBA)
Khalifa University
Shakhbout Bin Sultan St,
Hadabat Al Zaafaran
02 401 8000
kustar.ac.ae
Courses offered: Aerospace Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Communication
Engineering, Industrial and Systems
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
(BSc, MSc, MA, PhD)
Masdar Institute of Science
& Technology
Khalifa City
02 810 9333
masdar.ac.ae
Courses offered: Chemical Engineering,
Computing and Information Science,
Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering
Systems & Management, Sustainable
Critical Infrastructure
(MSc, PhD)
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Abu Dhabi
Muroor St, Al Nahyan
02 446 6442
nyfa.edu
Courses offered: Acting for Film,
Animation, Broadcast journalism,
Cinematography,Dance, Digital Editing,
Digital Filmmaking, Documentary
Filmmaking, Producing, Screenwriting
(AFA, BA, BFA, MA, MFA, short courses)
New York Institute of
Technology
Al Muroor St, Al Nahyan
02 404 8523
nyit.edu
Courses offered: Business Administration
(BS), Business Administration (MBA),
Interior Design. (Student exchange
programmes to other NYIT campuses in
America and China are offered)
(BFA, BS, MBA)
New York University AUH
Hamdan Bin Mohammed St,
Markaziya West
02 628 4000
nyuad.nyu.edu
Courses offered: Business and
Organisational Studies, Education,
Journalism, Law, Leadership & Social
Entrepreneurship, Museum & Cultural
Heritage Studies
(BA, BSc)
Paris Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi
Al Reem Island
02 656 9555
sorbonne.ae
Courses offered: Applied Foreign
Languages (LEA), French and Comparative
Literature, Geography & Planning, History
of Art and Museum Studies, International
Business Law, Social Sciences
(BA, BP, MA)
Zayed University
Al Hiyar Rd, Zayed City
02 599 3111
zu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Art and Design,
Biology, Business, Communication & Media
Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Emirati
StudiesEnvironmental Science, Judicial
Studies, Multimedia DesignPsychology,
Public Health & Nutrition
(BA, BS, BSEd, MA, MM, MEd, MS)
AL AIN
Al Ain Mens College
Tahnoon St
03 782 0888
hct.ac.ae
Courses offered: Aeronautical
Engineering, Applied Communications,
Business Administration, Computer
Information Science, Early Childhood
Education, Engineering Technology,
Healthcare Administration, Nursing
(BASc, BEd, BSc)
Al Ain University of Science
& Technology
Al Towayya
03 702 4888
aau.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science, Finance
& Banking, Network and Communications
Engineering, Law, Management, Software
Engineering
(BA, BSc, BEd, BBA, MA, MBA)
Al Ain Womens College
Nahyan The First St, Falaj Hazzaa
03 782 0777
hct.ac.ae
Courses offered: Aeronautical
Engineering, Applied Communications,
Business Administration, Computer
Information Science, Early Childhood
Education, Engineering Technology, Health
Sciences
(BASc, BEd, BSc)
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American College of Dubai
Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 9992
acd.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting,
Anthropology, Business Administration,
Economics, English, Finance, Humanities,
Information Technology, Marketing,
Mathematics & Statistics, Philosophy,
Psychology, Science, Sociology
(BA, Bsc, BBA)
American University in
Dubai
Shk Zayed Rd, Al Sufouh 2
04 399 9000
aud.edu
Courses offered: Architecture, Business
Administration, Civil Engineering,
Eastern Studies, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical
Engineering, Visual Communication
(BFA, BSc, MBA, MEd)
Amity University Dubai
Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 455 4900
amityuniversity.ae
Courses offered: Architecture,
Banking & Insurance, Computer Science
& Engineering, Hospitality, Interior
Design Science & Technology Tourism
Administration Transport & Logistics, Urban
& Real Estate Management
(BA, BBA, BSc, MBA)
British University in Dubai
Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 391 3626
buid.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting and
Finance, Architecture, Business
Management, Computer Science,
Construction Management, Industrial
Engineering, Project Management,
Structural Engineering
(BA, BSc, MSc, PhD)
Canadian University of
Dubai
Al Badaa St, Al Satwa, Jumeira
04 321 9090
cud.ac.ae
Courses offered: Architecture &
Interior Design, Business Administration,
Engineering & Applied Science &
Technology, Environment and Health
Science, Liberal Arts & Sciences
(BA, MA, BBA, MBA)
Cass Business School
Zaabeel 2, Bur Dubai
04 401 9316
cass.city.ac.uk
Courses offered: Accounting & Finance,
Actuarial Science, Aviation, Banking &
International Finance, Business Studies,
International Business Law, Marketing,
Management, Shipping & Energy
Part-time courses are available
(EMBA, LLM, MBA, PhD)
Dubai School of Dental
Medicine
Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
04 424 8777
dsdm.ac.ae
Courses offered: Endodontics, Oral
Surgery, Orthodontics Periodontics,
Paediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics
Courses include clinical care and research
training.
(MSc)
Dubai Womens College
HCT
Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 267 2929
dwc.hct.ac.ae
Courses offered: Applied
Communications, Business, Computer
& Information Science, Education,
Engineering, Health Sciences
Mature students welcome.
(BA)
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Edinburgh Business School
Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 364 1387
ebsglobal.net
Courses offered: , Accounting, Business
Administration (Doctorate), Economics,
Finance, Human Resource Management,
Marketing, Quantitative Methods,
Strategic Planning
Part time courses also available.
(MBA, MSc, DBA, PhD)
EMDI Institute of Media &
Communication
Jumeira
04 433 2833
emdiworld.com
Courses offered: Advertising &
Design, Digital Communication, Event
Management, Journalism & PR, Wedding
Planning, Radio Jockeying & Programming,
Print Journalism, Public Relations
(Diploma)
Emirates Academy of
Hospitality Management
10C St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 315 5555
emiratesacademy.edu
Courses offered: Accounting,
Business Ethics, , Foreign Languages
and International Recruitment Human
Resource Management, Statistics, Strategic
Management, Tourism and Hospitality
(ABA, BBA, MBA)
Esmod Dubai
Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 429 1228
esmod-dubai.com
Courses offered: Design & Pattern
Making, Fashion Make-up, Haute Couture
Techniques, Illustrator and Photoshop,
Makeup and Perfume, Marketing, Special
Effects Make-up
Includes summer workshops
(Short courses to three-year programmes)
European University College
Riyadh St, Umm Hurair 2
04 362 4787
euc.ac.ae
Courses offered: Advanced Education
in General Dentistry, Endodontics,
Dental Assisting (Associate Degree),
Implantology, Oral Implantology,
Orthodontics,Paediatric Dentistry,
Restorative & Prosthodontics
(ADDA, MSc, Specialty Certifcate)
Heriot Watt University
Dubai
Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 435 8700
hw.ac.uk
Courses offered: Accountancy & Finance,
Business Administration, Engineering,
Languages, Fashion Marketing and Retail,
Interior Design and Built Environment
Textile & Design
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD)
Hult International Business
School
Al Thuraya St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 427 5800
hult.edu
Courses offered: Accountancy,
Management, Marketing, International
Business, Social Entrepreneurship,
Business Administration
Part time courses available
(MBA, EMBA, MIB)
London School of Fashion
Vida Hotel, Downtown
050 915 0759
arts.ac.uk
Courses offered: Fashion Design,
Fashion Fabrics, Fashion Buying
& Merchandising, Luxury Fashion
Brand Management, Styling Business
Consultancy, Visual Merchandising
Part of University of the Arts London
(Short courses)
Lotus Educational Institute
Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 391 1718
lotus.ae
Courses offered: Art History, Collage,
Composition, Drawing, Holistic Training,
Interior & Graphic Design, Painting,
Portraits, Photography, Mixed Media
Painting, Understanding Colours, Visual
Literacy
(Lotus Certifcate)
Manchester Business School
Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 446 8664
mbs.ac.uk
Courses offered: Accounting,Economics,
Finance, Financial Engineering, Human
Resource, Information Technology
Management for Business International
Business, Marketing and Business Analysis,
Psychology
(MBA, DBA)
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Manipal University Dubai
Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 429 0777
manipaldubai.com
Courses offered: Architecture,
Biotechnology, Business Administration,
Civil Engineering, Computer Science,
Graph Design, Instrumentation & Control
Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering,
Molecular Biology & Human Genetics
(BA, BSc, MBA, MSc)
Michigan State University
Dubai
Al Sufouh St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 446 5147
dubai.msu.edu
Courses offered: Accounting, Arts and
Humanities, Business Administration, Civil
Engineering, Computer Science, History,
Interior Design, Nursing, Psychology,
Urban and Regional Planning
(BA, BSc, BFA, MA, MSc)
Middlesex University Dubai
Al Sufouh St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 367 8100
mdx.ac
Courses offered: Accounting, Applied
Psychology, Finance, Human Resource,
International Relations & Media
Management International Tourism, LLB
Honours, Management, Marketing, Media
& Communication
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc)
Murdoch University Intl
Study Centre Dubai
Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 435 5700
murdoch.edu.au
Courses offered: Accounting, Biological
Studies, Business Law, Community
Development, Cyber Forensics and
Information Security, Engineering,
Information Technology, Tourism & Event
(BA, BSc, MHRM, MEd, MBA)
Rochester Institute of
Technology
Nadd Hessa, Mushrif
04 371 2000
dubai.rit.edu
Courses offered: Architecture,
Engineering, Film & Animation, Medical
Illustration, Metal & Jewellery Design,
Management, School Psychology,
Telecommunication Engineering
(BS, BFA, MSc, MBA, ME, PhD)
SAE Institute Dubai
Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 361 6173
dubai.sae.edu
Courses offered: Acting, Animation,
Audio, Film, Game Development, Graphic
Design, Interactive Technologies (Web
Development), Mobile Application
Development, Final Cut Pro X,
Photography, Web Design
(BA, Diploma, Short courses)
University of Bradford
Knowledge Village, Al Sufouh 2
04 439 3694
bradford.ae
Courses offered: Executive MBA
(Studied part-time over two years,
the programme is aimed at ambitious
managers who want to study while they
work. Three-day block weekend teaching
every four to six weeks)
(MBA)
University of Dubai
Al Maktoum Road, Deira
04 224 2472
ud.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Finance
& Banking, Management, Marketing,
Human Resources Management,
Entrepreneurship, Management,
Supply Chain & Logistics Management,
Information Technology
(BBA, CIS, MBA, MS, LLM, PhD)
University of Wollongong in
Dubai
Al Falak St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 367 2400
uowdubai.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Business
& Management, Computer Science,
Engineering, Finance, Information
Science, International Studies, Languages,
Multimedia and Game Development
(BBA, BSc, MMC, MIST)
Zayed University
Knowledge Village Campus
Al Bourooj St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 402 1111
zu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business Sciences,
Communication & Media Science, Emirati
Studies, International Studies, Public
Health & Nutrition, Multimedia Design,
Tourism & Cultural Communication
(BA, MA, BSc, MSc, MEd,)
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Ajman University of Science
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University St
06 748 2222
ajman.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business
Administration, Dentistry, Education &
Basic Sciences, Engineering,Information
Technology, Law, Mass Communication &
Humanities, Pharmacy and Health Sciences
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc)
American University of
Ras Al Khaimah
Shk Saqr Bin Khalid Rd
07 221 0900
aurak.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business
Administration, Computer Engineering,
Computer Sciences, Electronics and
Communications Engineering, Finance,
Human Resource Management, Marketing
(BA, BSc)
City University College of
Ajman
College St
06 731 5000
cuca.ae
Courses offered: Finance and
Accounting, Human Resource Management
(English and Arabic), Management
Information Systems, Law in Arabic,
Hospitality and Tourism Management
(BBA)
Gulf Medical University
Nr Khalifa Hospital
06 743 1333
gmu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Anaesthesia & Surgical
Technology, Biomedical Sciences, Dental
Medicine, Graduate Studies
Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory
Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy,
Physical Therapy
(BBMS, BHS, MPH, MSc)
RAK Medical & Health
Sciences University
Khuzam St
07 226 9999
rakmhsu.com
Courses offered: Clinical Pharmacy,
Dental Sciences, Dental Surgery,
Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical
Chemistry, Surgery
Part-time courses are available
(BDS, BPharm, BSN, MBBS)
University of Bolton
Shk Saqr Bin Khalid St
07 221 1221
bolton.ac.uk/UAECampus
Courses offered: Accountancy,
Business Management, Civil Engineering
Computing, Human Resource
Management, Information Technology,
Marketing, Mechanical Engineering,
Supply Chain Management
(BA, BEng, MBA, MSc)

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American University of
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University City
06 515 5555
aus.edu
Courses offered: Architecture, Art
& Design, Arts & Sciences, Business
Administration, Engineering, English
Language and Literature, Environmental
Sciences, Mathematics, Multimedia Design
(BA, BSc, MA, MBA, MSc)
Sharjah Womens College
Emirates Rd, University City
06 558 5333
shct.hct.ac.ae
Courses offered: Animation, Applied
Communications, Business Administration,
Computer & Information Science,Civil
Engineering, Health Sciences & Community
Studies, Engineering, Engineering
Technology, Pharmacy, Social Work
(BA, BEd, BSc)
Skyline University College
University City
06 544 1155
skylineuniversity.com
Courses offered: Business Education,
Finance, General Education, Human
Resource Management, Information
Systems Marketing, International Business,
Strategic Management & Leadership,
Travel & Tourism Management
(BBA, MBA)
University of Sharjah
University City
06 558 5000
sharjah.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Applied
Psychology, Arabic Language and
Literature, Business Administration,
Engineering Management, English
Language & Literature, Finance, History &
Islamic Civilisation
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD)
Image: Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority
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in the parks (in the winter) and play
centres (in the summer) around Dubai
for their own impromptu after-school
activities, so new families shouldnt worry
about long afternoons and bored kids.
Scouts Abroad
From April 2012, the existing Scout Areas
of British Scouts in Western Europe
(BSWE) and British Groups Abroad (BGA)
were merged into a new Scout Area
referred to as British Scouting Overseas
(BSO), which supports UK Scouting
outside the UK. The area is classed as an
independent educational UK charity.
Clubs in Abu Dhabi
Active children between 5 and 12 years
of age can enjoy swimming, tennis,
ballet, karate, football, a climbing wall,
kayaking and much more at The Club
(www the-club.com).
Theres also Abu Dhabi Mums
(abudhabimums.ae); a non-proft social
group for mums with pre-school children.
Open to anyone who is expecting or
has children up to the age of 5 years,
members receive discounts at various
outlets in the city and Christmas and
Easter parties are organised. Their forum
is also a great source for information on
many Abu Dhabi related subjects.
Many schools will run ECAs (Extra
Curricular Activities) from kindergarten
upwards. Generally, the younger years
only have one ECA a week for around
30-60 minutes directly after school,
while the older years may have multiple
classes at various times. School-run
ECAs are often included in the school
fees, however, independent companies
also hold classes at schools during the
afternoons and evenings and charge
term fees (which are far from cheap), as
well as at weekends and holidays.
Clubs in Dubai
Turning Pointe runs ballet classes for all
ages in various schools around Dubai,
as does Kids Theatre Works, and Active
Sports Academy has a range of sports
classes. If your kids are sports players
(or you want them to be) there are a
number of academies that can develop
their talents would-be Federers should
sign up with the Clark Francis Tennis
Academy, budding Beckhams can hone
their skills with the International Football
Academy or UAE English Soccer School
of Excellence, wanna-be Olympic gold
medallists should dive in with Australian
International Swim Schools and potential
Bruce Lees can kick it with various clubs
around Dubai. Many parents get together
Keep The Kids Happy
For a taste of the past, and
guaranteed to get the little ones
excited, fag down the Desert Chill
ice cream van. Complete with melodic
tinkling tunes, this classic van travels
around several communities in Dubai
all week long.
See desertchill.ae for the schedule
or call 050 612 2108.
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Choose from a wide choice of social, artistic and sporting classes and
enrol your child into an extra curricular activity at one of the many clubs
and academies across the UAE
ABU DHABI CITY
Abu Dhabi Combat Club
Al Mushrif
02 443 0022
adcombat.com
This club focuses on Brazilian jiu-jitsu but
also cross-trains in boxing, kickboxing, judo
and wrestling. Membership costs Dhs.200
per month. Daily classes take place from
17:00 to 18:00 for kids (excluding Fridays
and Saturdays).
Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice
Hockey
Al Madina Al Riyadiya
050 268 0446
abudhabifalcons.wetpaint.com
This youth ice hockey club is for boys and
girls aged fve to 18. Practice sessions are
held at Sheikh Zayed Sports City and the
teams participate in local tournaments.
The club also holds an annual camp with
professional Canadian coaches.
Abu Dhabi Island Hash
House Harriers
Various Locations
050 669 2667
auh4.org
This casual hash meets on Monday nights.
Membership costs Dhs.150 and includes a
welcome pack and T-shirt. Under 16s join
free with parents. Runs cost Dhs.50 for
adults and Dhs.20 for under 16s. Run cost
for non-members are Dhs.75.
Noahs Ark Art & Music
Institute
NBK Building, Airport Road
02 641 9793
noahsarkjingles.com
The musically minded can join the Singing
Juniors and take part in Jingle instrument
lessons (piano, guitar, drums and keyboard
lessons are covered). Budding Picassos can
also get creative with courses in drawing,
painting and crafts.
DUBAI
Active Sports Academy
Al Rebat St, Al Kheeran, Hadaeq
Mohammed Bin Rashid
050 559 7055
activeuae.com
This academy organises coaching classes
around Dubai covering tennis, soccer,
cricket, swimming and gymnastics. It
also runs tournaments, as well as holiday
camps through the school break periods.
Basketball Academy Of
Dubai
Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
050 731 6745
badubai.com
Kids can learn everything there is to know
about basketball at this academy, which
hosts clinics, camps, leagues and pick-up
sessions. Highly qualifed staff are properly
trained to teach children. Call Marc Roberts
on 056 683 0665 for more info.
Dubai Little League
Al Qouz 2, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
050 293 3855
eteamz.com/dubailittleleague
Parent volunteers feld more than 20
baseball teams for boys and girls aged
fve to 16. Beginners welcome. Dhs.1,200
registration includes season fees, team
picture, uniform and year-end trophy.
For more information, contact Isabelle at
[email protected].
Dubai Motocross Club
Hessyan 1, Al Wajeha Al Bahriah
050 452 6489
dubaimotocross.com
Dubai Motocross (DMX) features two
tracks, one for juniors and one for seniors,
and organises eight championship events
per year. The entry fee is Dhs.150 for
members and Dhs.250 for non-members.
Practice fees start at Dhs.50 during the
week and Dhs.75 at weekends..
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Club
Al Wasl, Jumeira
050 765 1515
dubai-gymnastics.com
TUK gymnastics champion Dean Johnstone
runs this club which offers courses
for gymnasts of all levels. Classes are
schedules to correspond with the school
terms, and there are also summer camps
during the holidays.
Dubai Sandstorms Ice
Hockey Club
Oud Metha, Bur Dubai
050 775 8713
eteamz.com/dubaisandstorm
The emphasis is on teamwork and
sportsmanship. Practice sessions are held
twice a week for kids aged four to 18.
Matches are played against teams from the
UAE, Oman and Qatar. You can buy hockey
kit on the clubs website.
Dubai Schools Football
League
Various Locations
04 296 6804
dsf.leaguerepublic.com
This is the umbrella organisation that
oversees league football for girls and boys
in Dubai. Children wishing to participate
should do so through their schools, but
questions about league set-up, results and
fxtures can usually be answered here.
Emirates Equestrian Centre
Saih Al Salam
050 553 7986
emiratesequestriancentre.com
Home to more than 80 horses, facilities
here include an international size foodlit
arena, a riding school, and dressage and
lunging rings. It can cater to very small
children and hosts regular competitions,
gymkhanas and shows. The centre offers
clinics and stable management courses.
International Football
Academy
Al Thanyah 1, Jabal Ali
04 454 1683
ifasport.com
The academy offers training for youngsters
aged four to 16, by internationally qualifed
coaches, and provides tailored coaching to
schools, as well as existing teams. Teams
play in several leagues. Pitch hire for
games and events is also available.
Kids Theatre Works
Al Barsha 1, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
04 341 4777
kidstheatreworks.com
If your kids are budding superstars, Kids
Theatre Works is a good start. It runs
classes in creative drama, musical theatre,
acting, dance, youth theatre, music and
scene work for children aged three and
over in various locations throughout Dubai,
including DUCTACT Mall of the Emirates.
Socatots
Al Hebiah 4, Dubai Land
04 425 1111
footballacademydubai.com
This is a fun, musical, soccer play
programme for toddlers from walking
age to fve years old. It covers aspects of
physical, mental and social development
and involves parent participation. Sessions,
held from Thursday to Saturday, also take
place at Emirates International School.
Soccer Circus Dubai
Mirdif, Mushrif
800 586
soccercircusme.com
Participants at this hugely popular
Playnation venue undergo a series of
challenges to improve their skills. If the
Training Academy and Powerplay simulated
stadium experience whet the appetite,
theres a huge indoor multisports pitch that
can be hired for matches.
Turning Pointe
Warsan 1, Mushrif
04 422 1592
turningpointe.ae
Turning Pointe has over 35 studios in the
UAE, offering everything from ballet to hip
hop and street jazz, all aimed at children
aged three and over, with Royal Academy
of Dance Syllabus and Examinations. All
teachers are fully qualifed and recruited
from the UK.
UAE English Soccer School
of Excellence
Various Locations
050 476 4877
soccerkidsdubai.com
Soccer Kids Dubai offers soccer training
aimed at all levels for children aged three
to 16 years old, in locations across Dubai.
The school also hosts soccer camps during
the school holidays, and has facilities for
organising childrens parties.
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ATTRACTIONS
facilities, plus scheduled classes, and
Mini Monsters (minimonsters.ae) is the
UAEs largest indoor soft play venue.
The indoor trampoline centre Bounce
(bounce.ae) has over 100 interconnected
trampolines for kids to jump on.
Summer Camps
There are various sports and activity
clubs that run after-school activities
and summer camps, plus some great
kids attractions such as KidZania. Visit
uae4kidz.biz for up-to-date information
on family events and activities.
Read the press to fnd out about
shows, exhibitions or one-off
entertainment. Many malls have specifc
kiddie entertainment during Eid, DSF and
other popular calendar events.
Most of the major malls in Abu Dhabi
have activity centres, one of the most
popular being Fun City at Dalma Mall. On
the same foor, Adventure HQs Adventure
Zone has a skateboard park, bike track,
trampolines and rock climbing that kids
can all enjoy in half-hourly sessions.
Most language schools run summer
courses for kids, or alternatively, contact
Active Sports Academy, which arranges
sporty summer camps around Dubai.
During the cooler months (October to
May), kids can enjoy the parks and
beaches, which house playgrounds for
varying ages, as well as tennis and
basketball courts. In Dubai, try the
boating lake in Safa Park, the petting zoo
in Mushrif Park, and the camel and pony
rides in Creek Park. There are also water
parks in and around the city.
During the warmer months (June
to September) the many amusement
centres and kids play areas keep your
brood from getting bored. Dubais Fun
Corner is a soft play centre located in
Bin Sougat Centre, Al Ghurair City, and
the Spinneys Centre on Al Wasl Road.
Fun City (funcity.ae) offers similar
Across The UAE
Hili Fun City in Al Ain is a theme park with more than
30 attractions and a family picnic area, or to cool off,
head to Ice Land Water Park in Ras Al Khaimah as
well as water rides it has ice-capped mountains and
Penguin Falls, the tallest manmade waterfall in the
world. Sharjahs Adventureland is a jungle-themed indoor
attraction with 25 thrilling rides and a go-kart track, and
theres more watery fun to be had at Dreamland Aqua
Park in Umm Al Quwain.
From tots to teens, let their
imagination and energy run free...
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Al Ain Zoo
Nahyan The First St, Zoo District
03 799 2000
alainzoo.ae
This zoo feels more like a safari park, with
spacious enclosures spread across 365
hectares. Highlights include the hippos in
their 10m long ravine, the rare white lions
in their enclosure, and giving carrots to the
giraffes at their feeding station.
Emirates Park Zoo
Abu Dhabi-Dubai Rd, Al Rahba
02 501 0000
emiratesparkzoo.com
This zoo houses more than 2,000 species,
including white tigers, blue monkeys and
brown bears. The emphasis is on allowing
you to get close to your favourite animals;
for example, at the Giraffe Cafe, visitors
can feed the giraffes and zebras. Kids can
even volunteer as a zoo keeper.


Hili Fun City
Mohd Bin Khalifa St, None
03 784 5542
hilifuncity.ae
This 22 hectare theme park has more
than 30 rides and attractions, ranging
from gentle rides for younger children
ones to nail-biting, highfying challenges
for teens and adults, like the terrifying
Sky Flyer. Its also a scenic picnic spot
for relaxed get-togethers with friends.


Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Yas Island West
02 496 8000
ferrariworldabudhabi.com
Part F1 amusement park and part
museum dedicated to the Italian
supercar, theres plenty to keep kids
entertained, as well as rides for older
adrenaline junkies. Try Formula Rossa,
the worlds fastest rollercoaster, which
reaches high speeds of up to 240kmph.
Murjan Splash Park
Khalifa Park, Al Matar
050 878 1009
murjansplashpark.weebly.com
This mini water park aimed at children
aged three to 12 packs a lot of fun into a
small space, and at an affordable price.
Theres an enormous water play climbing
structure, waterslides and a giant tipping
bucket, plus a surfboard simulator where
mini surfers can test their skills.
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island West
02 414 2000
yaswaterworld.com
This gargantuan water park on Yas Island
boasts 43 rides, slides and attractions, and
theres something for everyone. For thrill
seekers, the Liwa Loop the frst of its
kind in the Middle East is a near-vertical
drop that shoots you through a winding
loop at an incredible speed.
Zayed Sports City
Al Khaleej Al Arabi St
02 403 4200
zsc.ae
This superb complex caters for all your
sporting needs. A number of local football
and rugby clubs call it home, thanks to the
excellent grass pitches. Plus, its arguably
the top destination in the city for tennis,
tenpin bowling and ice skating, with
facilities for each of a world-class level.
KIDS ACTIVITIES
Part of what makes the UAE such a
wonderful place to raise a family is the
wide range of activities on offer...
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Aqua Play
Mirdif, Mushrif
04 231 6307
theplaymania.com
An indoor play centre in Mirdif City Centre
boasts a swinging pirate ship, log fume
ride, water guns and bumper boats. Its a
child-friendly (and wallet-friendly) change
from the usual outdoor water parks. Plus,
the fact that its indoors makes it perfect
for the summer months.


Dubai Dolphinarium
Riyadh St, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
04 336 9773
dubaidolphinarium.ae
The main attraction is the seal and
dolphin show, featuring Black Sea
bottlenose dolphins and northern fur
seals. Plus, the Dolphinarium also runs
the only exotic bird show in the UAE, in
Creek Park, where you can watch these
colourful creatures perform.
Dubai Aquarium &
Underwater Zoo
Burj Khalifa, Zaabeel
04 448 5200
thedubaiaquarium.com
This aquarium houses over 33,000 tropical
fsh. Walk through the 270 viewing tunnel
to see its exotic inhabitants, including
fearsome sand tiger sharks. Also well
worth a visit is the Underwater Zoo, which
is home to penguins, turtles and alligators.
KidZania
Burj Khalifa, Zaabeel
04 448 5222
kidzania.ae
This fantastic edutainment zone gives
kids the chance to become adults for the
day. Youngsters can dress up and act out
more than 80 different roles, including
everything from a policeman or freman in
(complete with a fre truck and fake fre) to
being a pilot, doctor or a designer.
Little Explorers
Mirdif, Mushrif
800 386
theplaymania.com
Little Explorers offers an exciting mix of
education and entertainment for children
from two to seven. It is jam-packed with
fun learning experiences. There are more
than 80 different activities in all, and you
can leave the kids under supervised care
while you shop.
SEGA Republic
Burj Khalifa, Zaabeel
04 448 8484
segarepublic.com
Big kids as well as little ones will fnd
enough thrills to satisfy at SEGA Republic,
including the dizzying Halfpipe Canyon,
which sees you working your snowboard
to spin higher and faster. Choose from 170
amusement games that allow you to win
tickets to exchange for prizes.
Tee & Putt Mini Golf
Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
04 357 3290
teeandputt.com
A glow-in-the-dark world of UV lights and
surreal outer space designs, all set to a
lively pop soundtrack. There are 18 holes,
all with different obstacles that follow the
space theme. Kids can paint their own
designs onto glow-in-the-dark t-shirts or
get their faces painted
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Adventureland
Al Nahda
06 531 6257
adventureland-sharjah.com
Adventurelands recent revamp has made
it a popular indoor attraction with a new
jungle theme and 25 major thrill rides and
attractions including a family fun train and
a two-level indoor go-kart track. Theres
something for all ages, plus a cafe where
parents can relax while the kids play.


Dreamland Aqua Park
RAK Highway
06 768 1888
dreamlanduae.com
This popular water park has more
than 30 rides, including four twisting
dragons that promise white knuckle
thrills. Theres also a lazy river and
foating pool. You can camp overnight,
too. Fridays and public holidays are
families only.
Al Tamimi Stables
Al Zubair
06 743 1122
tamimistables.com
This private but friendly farm offers
kids the chance to get up close to their
favourite animals, from little mice to fuffy
rabbits and even a friendly parrot. Theres
also pony rides, falcon shows, horse
displays and guided nature trails, making
for the perfect family day out.
Ice Land Water Park
Al Riffa
07 206 7888
icelandwaterpark.com
With ice-capped mountains and plastic
penguins in the middle of a desert
landscape, this polar-themed water park is
a sight to behold. Check out Penguin Bay,
an interactive play area thats home to a
giant rain dance pool, and Penguin Falls, a
huge man-made waterfall.
Sharjah Aquarium
Al Khan St, Al Khan
06 528 5288
sharjahaquarium.ae
There are 250 species on display at
Sharjah Aquarium, with particular attention
paid to the species found in the Gulf and
the reefs off Sharjahs east coast enclaves,
including clownfsh, seahorses, turtles,
rays and reef sharks. Displays are colourful
and informative.
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Windsor Nursery 9
Dubai 10
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Building Blocks 11
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Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira 17
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Little Horizon 18
Little Wings Nursery 18
Little Wonders Nursery 18
Little Woods Nursery 18
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Raffes Arabian Ranches 19
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Raffes Lakes Nursery 19
Royal Beach Nursery 19
Sandcastle Nursery 19
Seashells Nursery 19
Step by Step Nursery 19
Super Kids Nursery 19
Small World Nursery 19
Tender Love & Care 20
Umm Suqeim Nursery 20
Willow Childrens Nursery 20
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Sharjah 20
Al Murooj English School 20
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Balloon Nursery 20
British Orchard Nursery 21
Future Nursery 21
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SCHOOLS 22
Abu Dhabi 24
Al Bateen Secondary School 24
Al Muna Primary School 24
Al Mushrif School 24
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Al Rabeeh School 24
Al Yasmina School 24
Australian School Of AUH 24
Belvedere British School 24
Brighton College Abu Dhabi 24
British School Abu Dhabi 24
British School Al Khubairat 26
Cambridge High School AUH 26
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi 26
GEMS American Academy 26
Diyafah Intl School 27
GEMS Cambridge School 27
GEMS Winchester School 27
GEMS World Academy AUH 27
German Intl School 27
Intl School of
Choueifat AUH 27
Pearl Primary School 27
Raha International School 27
Repton Abu Dhabi School 27
Al Ain 28
Al Ain International School 28
Al Ain Juniors Private School 28
Brighton College Al Ain 28
Dubai 28
Al Ameen Private School 28
Al Diyafah High School 28
Al Ittihad Private School 30
Al Khaleej National School 30
Al Maaref Private School 30
Al Mizhar (AAM) 30
Al Mawakeb School 30
Al Sadiq Islamic
English School 30
Al Salam Private School 30
Al Worood Academy School 30
Ambassador School 30
American Intl School 31
American School of Dubai 31
Apple International School 31
Arab Unity School 31
Bilva Indian School 31
Bradenton Academy 31
Buds Public School 31
Cambridge Intl School DXB 31
Central School 31
City School Intl Dubai 31
Collegiate American School 32
Credence High School 32
Crescent English High School 32
Dar Al Marefa Private School 32
Deira International School 32
Deira Private School 32
Delhi Private School 32
Delhi Private Academy 32
Dubai American Academy 32
Dubai Arab American School 32
Dubai British School 33
Dubai Carmel School 33
Dubai College 33
Dubai English
Speaking College 33
Dubai English
Speaking School 33
Dubai Gem Private School 33
Dubai Intl Academy 33
Dubai International School 33
Dubai International School 33
Dubai Modern School 33
Dubai National School 34
Dubai Scholars School 34
DWC High School 34
Elite English School 34
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Emirates Intl Jumeirah 34
Emirates Intl Meadows 34
English College Dubai 34
Foremarke School 34
GEMS FirstPoint School 34
GEMS International School 35
GEMS Jumeirah Primary 35
GEMS Metropole School 35
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GEMS New Millennium 35
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Greenfeld Community 36
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JSS International School 39
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Kings Dubai 39
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de Dubai 39
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Al Warqaa 1, Mushrif 42
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Sabari Indian School 43
Safa Community School 43
Safa Private School 43
School of Modern Skills 43
School of Research Science 43
Sharjah Intl School 43
Sheffeld Private School 43
Springdales School Dubai 44
St Marys Catholic High 44
Star International School 44
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Universal American School 44
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Northern Emirates 45
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Royal Academy Ajman 45
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Sharjah 45
Australian Intl School 46
Delhi Private School 46
GEMS Millennium School 46
GEMS Westminster School 46
Gulf Asian English School 46
Ibn Seena English High 46
Intl School of Choueifat 46
Intl School of Creative
Science 46
Lycee Francais International 47
Al Maarifa Intl School 47
New Indian Model School 47
Our Own English High School 47
Our Own English High
School - Boys 47
Sharjah American Intl 47
Sharjah British Intl School 47
Sharjah English School 47
Sharjah Intl Private School 47
Wesgreen Intl School 47
UNIVERSITIES 48
Abu Dhabi 49
Abu Dhabi University 49
Abu Dhabi Vocational Education
& Training Institute 49
Alhosn University 49
Centre of Excellence for
Applied Research
& Training 49
Emirates College of
Technology 49
European International
College 49
Khalifa University 49
Masdar Institute of
Science & Technology 49
New York Film Academy
Abu Dhabi 50
New York Institute
of Technology 50
New York University AUH 50
Paris Sorbonne University
Abu Dhabi 50
Zayed University 50
Al Ain 50
Al Ain Mens College 50
Al Ain University of
Science & Technology 50
Al Ain Womens College 50
Dubai 51
American College of Dubai 51
American University
in Dubai 51
Amity University Dubai 51
British University in Dubai 51
Canadian University of Dubai 51
Cass Business School 51
Dubai School of Dental
Medicine 51
Dubai Womens
College HCT 51
Edinburgh Business School 52
EMDI Institute of Media
& Communication 52
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Hospitality Management 52
Esmod Dubai 52
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Heriot Watt University Dubai 52
Hult International
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London School of Fashion 52
Lotus Educational Institute 52
Manchester Business School 52
Manipal University Dubai 53
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University Dubai 53
Middlesex University Dubai 53
Murdoch University Intl
Study Centre Dubai 53
Rochester Institute
of Technology 53
SAE Institute Dubai 53
University of Bradford 53
University of Wollongong
in Dubai 53
Zayed University Knowledge
Village Campus 53
Northern Emirates 54
Ajman University of Science
& Technology 54
American University
of Ras Al Khaimah 54
City University College
of Ajman 54
Gulf Medical University 54
RAK Medical & Health
Sciences University 54
University of Bolton 54
Sharjah 55
American University of
Sharjah 55
Sharjah Womens College 55
Skyline University College 55
University of Sharjah 55
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