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UAE
SCHOOLS AND FURTHER EDUCATION IN
THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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International nurseries
Primary and secondary schools
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Curriculums
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GUIDE
Every parent’s essential guide to nurseries,
schools and further education in the UAE
All the facts and figures you need to get educated – in one handy guide.
This comprehensive directory has all the answers to education in the UAE.
Whether you’re a working parent looking for a nursery place, you’ve just
arrived and are looking for a school for your children, or you’re planning to
brush up on your skills and study for a degree, the UAE Education Guide has
everything you need to know.
UAE Education Guide

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CONTENTS
welcome to the UAE
Education Guide. This
comprehensive guide to
education in the UAE is the
ultimate learning experience EDUCATION IN Northern
– whether you are a working THE UAE 2 Emirates62
parent looking for a nursery
place, you’ve moved to the Sharjah63
UAE with three kids, or you’ve
THE EARLY YEARS 4
just had a baby and want to
NURSERIES6
organise a school place early. EXTRA CURRICULAR
Abu Dhabi 6 FUN64
Don’t waste hours trawling
through education websites Dubai10 AFTER SCHOOL
for information – our directory CLUBS66
of nurseries, primary and Sharjah 20
secondary schools, as well Abu Dhabi 66
as universities and colleges,
brings all the information you Dubai66
need together in one place. TERM TIME 22
As well as essential contact
SCHOOLS24
information, we’ve researched
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
the government rankings, Abu Dhabi 24 ATTRACTIONS68
curriculums, fees, facilities,
locations and available courses. Al Ain 32 KIDS’
ACTIVITIES70
As well as a guide to Dubai33
understanding education Abu Dhabi 70
in the UAE, there is information Northern
on boarding schools, school Emirates51 Dubai71
transport, curriculums, after-
school clubs and activities.
Sharjah52 Northern
Emirates72
Finally, don’t forget that Explorer
publishes a variety of residents’ UNIVERSITIES54
and activity guides that help DIRECTORY74
you to extract the most from life Abu Dhabi 55
in the UAE. And, for the latest
updates on education, kids’ Al Ain 56
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EDUCATION
NURSERIES | DUBAI
IN THE UAE
Curriculums, academic calendar and school fees
Educational standards and the selection of high, your child will learn Arabic and other
institutions across the UAE are excellent, languages from a young age, the facilities
whether you are enrolling your child into are world class and schools are a mix of
nursery or learning new skills as an adult. nationalities. The number of students
The emirates are home to various enrolled in private schools in Dubai is
international and government nurseries, currently estimated at 225,000 and there
schools and universities offering top are around 185,000 students in Abu Dhabi.
quality education. School inspections are Both emirates have plans to build
now compulsory, and teachers do need to more new schools by 2020. There are
be professionally qualified as in western also a growing number of internationally
countries. Local schools are restricted accredited colleges and universities
primarily to Arabic-speaking Emiratis, offering courses in the arts, sciences,
so you will need to enrol your child in a business and engineering sectors.
private school. Although prices can be
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EDUCATION IN THE UAE
ADEC rankings
In Abu Dhabi in 2012, the Irtiqa’a
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 According to the KHDA rankings for
the school’s property; their resources; 2013/14, nine out of the 12 Outstanding
and the effectiveness of leadership and schools in Dubai follow a UK curriculum.
management.
School fees
All schools fall into one of three bands: School fees are a contentious issue for
Band A 1, Outstanding; 2, Very Good; 3, many parents. For a good school, you
Good can expect to pay more than Dhs.25,000
Band B 4, Satisfactory and Improving; 5, per year during the primary years,
Satisfactory Dhs.30,000 and up for the middle
Band C 6, Unsatisfactory; 7, Very primary years, and Dhs.70,000 plus per
Unsatisfactory; 8, Poor year for secondary schools.
If you’re lucky, your company may
KHDA rankings include an education allowance for school
The Knowledge and Human Development fees as part of your employment package,
Authority (KHDA) is Dubai’s regulatory though this is no longer very common.
body for private education at all levels, It also costs around Dhs.500 to put your
from early childhood to adult learning. child’s name on a waiting list, and there’s a
Since inspections began in 2008, KHDA registration fee (about Dhs.2,000), which
reports have ranked every school in Dubai is deducted from your annual costs.
from Outstanding and Good to Acceptable Banks offer loans to help cover the cost
and Unacceptable. Schools that perform of school fees – and the United Arab Bank
well can increase their fees at a steeper has a ‘New Arrival Package’ designed for
percentage than poorer performing newcomers who need financial help to get
schools. School inspections are carried out started. The package goes a long way to
annually by the Dubai Schools Inspection helping with school fees.
Bureau (DSIB).
Assessments are based on a wide range
of criteria, from academic achievements in
core subjects to the attitude of students. School uniforms
Higher rankings often come hand in hand Most private schools in the UAE will insist on students
with the quality of teaching of Islamic and wearing the official school uniform. Each school will use
Arabic subjects. See khda.gov.ae for more a particular uniform supply shop and this will be the only
information and for a breakdown of each place where you can buy official school items. Before
school’s result. heading out and spending a fortune on uniforms, check
British schools can now apply for with the school and with other parents which items are
inspection and British School Overseas compulsory and which are not.
certification by the British government.
UAE Education Guide 3

THE EARLY YEARS
Children discover that learning is fun at the UAE’s nurseries
Most nurseries are open for four or five that is within walking distance of your
hours in the morning and charge anything home or en route to the office. Bear
from Dhs.3,000 to Dhs.12,000 per term. in mind that traffic can often get very
You can pay extra in many nurseries if congested at pick-up and drop-off time
you need to drop your child off earlier during term time.
or collect them later (up until 6pm). In
general, classes of between 10 and 20 Curriculum
children are staffed by a nursery teacher Most nurseries will follow one particular
and as many as three teaching assistants. curriculum – mainly International, English
(Early Years Foundation Stage/EYFS) or
Selecting a nursery Montessori. Quite often there will be an
The UAE’s Ministry of Social Affairs amalgamation of approaches with more of
recently launched a rating system in a a focus on children’s social and personal
bid to boost nursery services across the development than on any one particular
country. A quality standards guidebook country’s curriculum.
is also available from mea.gov.ae to help EYFS is designed to prepare children
parents make an informed decision and for entry to the UK’s Key Stage 1
choose a school. (Years 1 and 2) at school. EYFS focuses
Don’t be surprised if your child starts on communication, language, and
learning Arabic or even French from the physical, personal, social and emotional
age of one. Another factor to consider is development. Assessments are made
whether or not a nursery provides meals. throughout a child’s time at the nursery,
The location of your child’s nursery creating a profile to help teachers
will also be a key factor in your decision- understand the child and tailor a
making process. You may prefer a nursery curriculum to suit their development.

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NURSERIES British Orchard Nursery
Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Nahyan
02 443 9892
britishorchardnursery.com
Your child will learn Arabic and other Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years
languages from a young age and the Fees (Dhs.): 45,000
facilities are world class Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Road track, water play area,
gardening area, painting area
ABU DHABI
Al Dana Nursery Busy Bees Nursery
Nr Bain Al Jessrain Co-Op Society, Al Maqta Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Danah
02 558 7334 02 621 9492
aldananurseries.com busybees-nursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: International
Age: 1 month to 4 years Age: 18 months to 5 years
Fees (Dhs.): 14,400 Fees (Dhs.): 2,230
Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 1:30pm
Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Sand play, cut and paste, Facilities: Gym, music room. playground,
swimming, sport, puppet show area activity area
Apple Bee Nursery Butterfly Montessori

Villa 58th, 8th St, Al Rowdah Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Bateen
02 443 4747 02 665 8611
applebeenursery.com admont.ae
Curriculum: International Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 30,000 Fees (Dhs.): 35,000 – 39,000
Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Playground with indoor swings,
activity room activity room, sand play area
Blooming Buds Nursery Clever Hands Nursery

Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Bateen 24th St, Nr Al Manhal School, Al Mushrif
02 491 8068 02 491 7771
bloomingbudsnursery.com cleverhandsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 35,400 Fees (Dhs.): 28,500
Facilities: Sand play area, water play Facilities: Swimming pool, sand play
area, activity room area, playground
Bright Beginnings Nursery First Steps Nursery

Villa 22/2, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Bateen Al Karamah St, Al Karamah
02 445 5339 02 446 0960
brightbeginnings.ae firststeps.ae
Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 month to 4 years Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 24,000 Fees (Dhs.): 60,000
Facilities: Soft play area, sand play area, Facilities: Activity area, playground, sand
playground play area, swimming pool

Giggles English Nursery Jigsaw Nursery & Creche
NURSERIES | Abu Dhabi

Al Meena St, Nr AUH Islamic Bank, Al Meena Delma St, Al Karamah
02 673 4226 02 445 5222
gigglesenglishnursery.com jigsawnurseryad.com
Age: 12 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 5,800 – 6,200 per term Fees (Dhs.): 29,230
Facilities: Library area, dramatic play, art Facilities: Soft play area, playground,
area, maths area, clinic activity room
Great Memories Nursery Kids Academy

Nr Al Forsan Club, Khalifa City 27th St, Nr Mushrif Mall, Al Mushrif
02 552 5019 02 441 1991
greatmemoriesnursery.com kids-academy.ae
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 1 month to 4 years Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 20,400 Fees (Dhs.): 50,630
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, Facilities: Soft play area, water play area,
playground playground
Humpty Dumpty Nursery Kidz-Link

16th St, Khalifa City Delma St, Nr Presidential Guard, Al Bateen
02 556 1068 02 660 0826
humptynursery.com albateen.kidzlink.ae.org
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International
Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 1 to 5 years
Facilities: Sand play area, water play Facilities: Library, playground, soft play
area, activity room area, activity room
Humpty Dumpty Nursery Kidz-Link Preschool

Villa 3, 11th St, Al Bateen 24th St, Al Karamah
02 666 3277 02 444 5851
humptynursery.com kidzlink.ae.org
Age: 1 to 4 years Age: 2 months to 4 years
Facilities: Sand play area, water play Facilities: Swimming pool, sand play
area, activity room area, soft play area
International Nursery Kotwals Nursery

Dhafeer St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 558 0062 02 559 0068
imn.ae kotwalsmontessori.com
Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 18 months to 5 years Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 44,000 Fees (Dhs.): 21,600
Facilities: Play area, water play area, Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
playground, activity room activity room

Ladybird Nursery School Little Gemz
Villa I4th St, Al Bateen 76th A St, Khalifa City

02 667 3881 02 557 1627
lady-bird-nursery.com littlegemz.ae.org
Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 21,540 Fees (Dhs.): 37,500
Facilities: Gym, playground area, soft Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
play area gym, activity room
Leens Nursery Little Smarties Nursery

Muroor Rd, Nr Al Falah Plaza, Al Dhafrah 21 St, Khalifa City
02 642 2350 02 556 5500
leensnursery.com littlesmartiesnursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 8,400 Fees (Dhs.): 46,800
Opening hours: 8:30am to 6:30am Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
activity room playground, gym, activity room
Les Fanfans Nursery Mosaic Nursery

Muroor St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Sun Tower, Nr Boutik Mall, Al Reem Island
02 639 0390 02 677 8797
lesfanfans.com mosaicnursery.com/reemisland
Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Fees (Dhs.): 40,500
Facilities: Soft play area, water play area, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
activity room, playground gym, library
Little Bird Nursery My Babies Nursery

Villa 24, 8th St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Al Bateen St, Al Bateen
02 448 8416 02 650 5799
Curriculum: EYFS my-babies-nursery.com
Age: 2 months to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 29,230 Age: 2 months to 4 years
Opening hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 27,000
Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm
Facilities: Playground, soft play area and Lunch provided: No
activity room, arts and crafts, outdoor Facilities: Playground, gym,
play area activity room
Little Buds Nursery Noah’s Ark Nursery

Al Falah St, Al Dhafrah Villa 140, Z-5 Zone, Mohd Bin Zayed City
02 642 4491 02 559 1743
littlebudsnursery.ae noahsarknurseryad.com
Fees (Dhs.): 19,080 Fees (Dhs.): 10,500 – 12,500
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, Facilities: Outdoor play area, splash pool,
water play area sand play, library

Odyssey Nursery Stepping Stones Nursery

St 20, Sector 42, Plot 41, Khalifa City St 26, Khalifa City
056 484 5510 02 556 5991
odysseynursery.com steppingstones.ae
Age: 4 months to 4 years Age: 18 months to 4 years
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor facilities for Facilities: Outside play area, gym, activity
playing, singing and studying area, library, music room
Pony Nursery Stepping Stones Nursery

St 12, Khalifa City Villa 22, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al
02 557 7760 Saud St, Al Bateen
ponynursery.eu 02 681 5583
Curriculum: EYFS steppingstones.ae
Age: 1 month to 4 years Curriculum: Montessori
Facilities: Swimming pool, gym, Lunch provided: No
soft play area Facilities: Outside play area, gym
Radiant Montessori Nursery Sunny Meadows

Delma St, Nr Zayed University, Al Wahdah Abu Dhabi – Shahama Rd, Khalifa City
02 445 5576 02 556 0806
rmn4me.com sunny-meadows.com
Fees (Dhs.): 24,000 Fees (Dhs.): 6,300 – 13,850
Facilities: Mini splash pool, indoor activity Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area,
room, outdoor activity area music room, sand pit area
Redwood Nursery Teddy Bear Nursery

St 38, Khalifa City Airport Rd, Nr Geant Easy, Khalifa City
02 556 4611 02 556 8566
theredwoodnursery.com teddybearnursery.net
Fees (Dhs.): 41,700 Fees (Dhs.): 37,500
Facilities: Water splash area, Facilities: Gym, music room, outdoor
kids’ kitchen, activity area, gym activity area, library
Stepping Stones Nursery Windsor Nursery

Villa 221, St 13, Al Rowdah 23rd St, Khalifa City
02 445 2260 02 557 9295
steppingstones.ae windsor-nursery.com
Curriculum: Montessori Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 1 month to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 Fees (Dhs.): 33,900
Facilities: Outside play area, gym, Facilities: Water splash area, sand play
activity area, library, music room area, soft play area, activity room

NURSERIES | Dubai
DUBAI
Alphabet Street Nursery Art Kid Nursery & Daycare
Villa 11, Al Manara St, Al Manara, Jumeira 31st St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 348 5991 04 398 9335
alphabetstreetnursery.com artkidnursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 8,550 – 14,050 Fees (Dhs.): 21,600
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, gym, sand
kitchen, paint room area, paint room
Ambassador Kindergarten Asya’s Nursery

12C St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai Al Das Shoreline Bldg 10, Nakhlat Jumeira
04 379 9333 04 435 6627
ambassadorkg.com asyasnursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 20,000 Fees (Dhs.): 54,300
Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, sand area,
activity area soft play area, dance room
Arabian Ranches Nursery Blossom Burj

Al Qudra St, Al Hebiah 2, Dubai Land 10A St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira
04 368 9882 04 348 6275
jebelalinursery.com theblossomnursery.com
Age: 3 months to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4,5 years
Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area,
ballet, soft play area, activity room activity room, outdoor gym, iPad station.

Blossom Downtown Building Blocks
NURSERIES | Dubai
Al Manzil District, Yansoon 7, Burj Khalifa Apex Atrium, Al Hebiah 1, Dubai Land
04 448 7661 04 453 4363
theblossomnursery.com building-blocks.ae
Age: 6 months to 4,5 years Age: 4 months to 5 years
Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 13,700 per term
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Outdoor activity area, water
activity room, outdoor play, iPad station. play area, gym
Blossom ELC Burj Daycare Nursery

Academic City Rd, Block 12, Al Rowaiyah 2 Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
04 421 4458 04 431 8320
theblossomnursery.com burjdaycarenursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 42,000 per year
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
activity room, outdoor gym, iPad station. sand area
Blossom Village Cambridgeshire Nursery

Villa 43, Al Ragay St, Umm Suqeim 1 35A St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 394 8837 04 351 8173
theblossomnursery.com cambridgeshirenursery.com
Age: 6 months to 4,5 years Age: 1 to 5 years
Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 36,000
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Music room, water play area,
activity room, outdoor gym, iPad station. soft play area
Bright Morning Nursery Child’s Play Nursery

Villa 131, Umm Al Sheif St, Al Safa 1 8-A St, Nr Al Manara Park, Al Manara
04 394 6118 04 348 0788
brightmorningnursery.com childsplaynurserydubai.com
Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 Fees (Dhs.): 42,600
Facilities: Play area, library, indoor and Facilities: Soft play area, water play area,
outdoor area music rooms
British Orchard Nursery The Children’s Garden

Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2 Al Barsha 2, Hadaeq Mohd Bin Rashid
04 208 9800 04 399 0160
britishorchardnursery.com tcgbarsha.ae
Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 41,000
Facilities: Water play area, sand area, Facilities: Spacious classrooms, indoor
soft play area and outdoor play areas

Crystal Valley Nursery
NURSERIES | Dubai
Arabian Center, Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1

04 284 5519
crystalvalleynursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 28,500
Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm
Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Large organic vegetable
gardens, kung fu, drumming, music rooms
The Children’s Garden

Villa 297, Jumeira St, Jumeira 2 De La Salle International
04 349 2985 Villa 48, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
tcgjumeira.ae 04 398 6218
Curriculum: International delasallemontessorinursery.org
Age: 2 to 5 years Curriculum: Montessori
Opening hours: 8:30am to 2:00pm Fees (Dhs.): On request
Facilities: Water play, climbing frame, Lunch provided: No
race track, music room, art studio Facilities: Soft play area, activity room,
playground
The Children’s Garden Dewdrops Nursery

Dubai Investment Park 1 Cluster X, Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali
04 885 3484 04 368 6399
childrensgarden.ae dewdropsnursery.com
Age: 2 to 5 years Age: 18 months to 4.5 years
Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 25,650
Facilities: Swimming pool, playground, Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
music and movement room, gardens activity room
Children’s Oasis Nursery Dovecote Nursery

22nd St, Umm Suqeim 2 Al Wasl St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 348 8981 04 440 3424
childrensoasisnursery.com dovecotejumeirah.org
Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Soft play area, water play area, Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
biking, mud kitchen, outdoor play area activity room
Chubby Cheeks Nursery Dubai British Foundation

Skycourts Tower C, Wadi Al Safa 5 1st St, Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali
04 392 2636 04 399 5170
chubbycheeksnursery.com dubaibritishfs.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Fees (Dhs.): 55,000
Facilities: Soft play area, activity room, Facilities: Multi-purpose indoor hall,
music room specialist music, bicycle track

NURSERIES | Dubai

Dubai Gem Private Nursery Home Grown Eco Nursery
NURSERIES | Dubai
Al Wasl St, Al Bada’, Jumeira Villa 33, 9C St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 345 3550 04 330 7008
dubaigemnursery.com homegrownnursery.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 22,500 Fees (Dhs.): 470 – 17,000 per term
Facilities: Swimming pool, activity area, Facilities: Playground, activity room,
sand play area paint room
Emerald City Nursery Hope Montessori Nursery

St 21, Jumeira 2, Jumeira Al Mankhool St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 349 0848 04 398 2494
emeraldcitynursery.com hopemontessorinursery.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Fees (Dhs.): 1,125 per month
Facilities: Organic vegetable gardens, Facilities: Water play area, sand play
kung fu, drumming, soft play, music rooms area, playground
Emirates British Nursery Hopscotch Nursery

Umm Suqeim St, Umm Al Sheif Villa 48, 15th St, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 348 9996 04 328 2226
emiratesbritishnursery.com hopscotchnursery.net
Opening hours: 12:00pm to 3:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Facilities: Music room, swimming pool, Facilities: Mini soccer, mini tennis, mini
5 outdoor areas, sand and water golf, baby gym, swimming pool
Golden Beach Nursery Horizon Kids Nursery

Villa 24, 17 A St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira St 29-B, Al Safa 2, Jumeira
04 380 9336 04 380 9077
goldenbeachnursery.com horizonkidsnursery.com
Facilities: Arts and crafts room, Facilities: Gym, water play area,
children’s kitchen, outdoor gardening sand play area
Gulf Montessori Nursery IDEA Early Learning Center

Nr Choithram, Al Garhoud, Deira Victory Heights, Al Hebiah 4, Dubai Land
04 282 7046 04 447 2599
gulfmontessori.com ideaeducation.ae
Age: 2 to 5 years Age: 0 – 6 years
Fees (Dhs.): 35,000 per year Fees (Dhs.): 12,000 – 36,000
Facilities: Sand play area, play garden, Facilities: Indoor exploration zone,
activity room outdoor playground, music room

Indigo Valley Nursery Kiddy Planet Nursery
NURSERIES | Dubai
Al Twar 2, Deira, Dubai 26C St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 263 3544 04 328 4465
indigovallerynursery.com kiddyplanet.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 28,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 11,000 per term
Facilities: Swimming, large outdoor Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area,
gardens, kung fu, drumming library, smart room
Kids Cottage Nursery

12A St, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira
04 394 2145
kidscottagenursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 6,800 – 12,950
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Outdoor play areas, painting,
art sessions, multi-purpose hall
Jumeirah Int’l Nursery

Villa 813 St, Al Wasl, Jumeira Kids Island Nursery
04 349 9065 Villa 116, Jumeira St, Jumeira 3
jinspire.com 04 394 2578
Curriculum: EYFS kidsislandnursery.com
Age: 6 weeks to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 13,000 Age: 12 months to 4 years
Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 11,800 – 13,000 per term
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor sand, Lunch provided: No
play areas, library, ICT zone Facilities: Sand and water play, gym
room, library, sensory and activity room
The Kensington Nursery Kids Palace Nursery

Umm Al Sheif St, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira 13th, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 394 4473 04 348 4163
thekensingtonnursery.com kidspalacenursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 28,080 – 42,440 per year Fees (Dhs.): On request
Facilities: Soft play area, garden, activity Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area,
room, sand play area water park, sand pit, library, ICT
Key Nursery Kids Zone Nursery

Al Wasl St, Al Manara, Jumeira Villa 21, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Land
04 348 6874 04 452 6474
babylandnursery.com kidszonenursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 5,500 – 11,500 per term
Facilities: Water play area, sand area, Facilities: Playground, activity room, soft
activity room play area

Kidville Little Champions Nursery
NURSERIES | Dubai
Rimal 5, Al Mamsha St, Marsa Dubai Villa 22, 81A St, Jumeira 1, Jumeira
04 440 1220 04 344 6420
mykidville.ae littlechampionsnursery.com
Age: 0 – 6 years Age: 3 months to 4 years
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor playground, Facilities: Baby room, play room, gym,
gymnasium, music room, art studio theatre, library, garden
Kidz Venture Little GEMS International

Ibn Battuta Mall, Shk Zayed Rd, Jabal Ali 1 14A St, Al Barsha 3
04 368 4130 04 399 5244
kidzventure.ae littlegemsinternational.com/barsha/
Curriculum: EYFS;Montessori Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 7,500 – 10,200 per term Fees (Dhs.): 45,000 – 52,000
Facilities: Outdoor play area, soft play Facilities: Splashing pool, soft play area,
area, activity room library, sensory garden, junior kitchen
Ladybird Nursery Little Hands Kids Club

Villa 9, St 29, Al Manara, Jumeira Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 346 5240 04 448 9267
ladybirdnursery.ae littlehandskidsclub.com
Fees (Dhs.): 42,600 Fees (Dhs.): 6,500 – 9,500
Facilities: Water play area, sand play Facilities: Sand and water play area,
area, music room activity room
Ladybird Nursery Little Horizon

Villa 8, St 25A, Jumeira 1, Jumeira 12A St, Al Safa 2, Jumeira
04 344 1011 04 395 5532
ladybirdnursery.ae lsa.ae
Age: 1 to 4 yrs Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 42,600 Fees (Dhs.): 5,100 – 12,700
Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Playground, soft play area, Facilities: Outdoor soft play area, library,
activity room water play area
Lakes Village Nursery Little Land Nursery

Nr Lakes Club, Al Thanyah 3, Jabal Ali Jumeira St, Umm Suqeim 1, Jumeira
04 454 8404 04 394 4471
jebelalinursery.com littlelandnursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Fees (Dhs.): On request
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby Facilities: Water play area, soft play area,
ballet, soft play area, activity room activity area, painting room

Little Learners Nursery Meadows Village Nursery
NURSERIES | Dubai
18B St, Al Manara, Jumeira Nr Emirates Int’l School Meadows,
04 348 6260 Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali
littlelearners-dubai.com 04 422 4222
Curriculum: EYFS jebelalinursery.com
Age: 1 to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS
Facilities: Outdoor play area, rest area, Lunch provided: No
indoor paddling pools Facilities: Drumming classes, baby ballet
Little Wings Nursery Mon Ecole Children’s Nursery

Villa 43, Jumeira 2, Jumeira 14A St, Al Manara, Jumeira
04 349 0553 04 349 6868
littlewingsnursery.com monecole-dubai.com
Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 20,400 Fees (Dhs.): 39,000
Facilities: Indoor soft play area, library, Facilities: Outdoor play area, soft play
theatre, sandpit play area area, activity room
Little Wonders Nursery New Safa Nursery

Villa 5, St 3, Al Manara, Jumeira Al Wasl St, Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 348 7195 04 342 9575
littlewonders.ae safaeducation.net
Age: 2 months to 4 yrs Age: 1 to 4.6 years
Fees (Dhs.): 6,534 – 12,584 per term Fees (Dhs.): 8,500 per term
Facilities: Water play area, activity area, Facilities: Two swimming pools, large
soft play area outdoor and indoor play areas
Littlewoods Nursery Odyssey Nursery

Villa 82, St 4C, Al Safa 2, Jumeira Villa 26, Al Beteel St, Umm Suqeim 2
04 394 6155 04 348 8805
littlewoodsnursery.com odysseynursery.com
Age: 40 days to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 22,700 – 37,000 per year Fees (Dhs.): 8,500 – 10,700
Lunch provided: yes Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Art and messy play area, quiet Facilities: Indoor, outdoor and water play
reading corner areas, bike and car track, sandpit
Marina Village Nursery The Palms Nursery

Al Bahar 1 Bldg, Marsa Dubai, Jumeira Jumeira St, Jumeira 3, Jumeira
04 424 3791 04 394 7017
jebelalinursery.com thepalmsnurserydubai.com
Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 Fees (Dhs.): 600 – 10,700 per term
Facilities: Fun drumming classes, baby Facilities: Splash pool, sand pit area,
ballet, sand play area, soft play area creative art room, soft play area

Raffles International School Sand Castle Nursery
NURSERIES | Dubai
Hattan 1, The Lakes, Al Thanyah 3 Al Wasl St, Al Bada’, Jumeira

04 427 1472 04 344 4283
rafflesis.com sandcastlenursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Fees (Dhs.): 800 -9,600 per term
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor play areas, Facilities: Art room, indoor and
arts and crafts room outdoor play
Raffles International School Seashells Nursery

Saheel, Arabian Ranches 1, Wadi Al Safa 6 Nr Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 2
04 427 1476 04 341 3404
rafflesis.com seashellsnursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Fees (Dhs.): On request
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor play area, Facilities: Water play area, sand play
arts and crafts room area, activity room
Raffles International School Small World Nursery

Nr Montgomerie Golf Club, Al Thanyah 4 16th St, Jumeira 2, Jumeira
04 427 1461 04 349 0770
rafflesis.com smallworldnurserydubai.com
Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Fees (Dhs.): 30,760
Facilities: Sand and water play area, Facilities: Playground, sand play area,
physical development hall activity room
Raffles International School Step By Step Nursery

A&E Building, Marsa Dubai, Jumeira Villa H 48-50, Al Qudra St, Wadi Al Safa 7
04 427 1473 04 447 3445
rafflesis.com stepbystepnursery.ae
Age: 36,000 Age: 10 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 18 months to 4 years Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 13,300 per term
Facilities: Sand and water play area, Facilities: Spacious classrooms, indoor
physical development hall and outdoor play areas
Royal Beach Nursery Super Kids Nursery

Al Sagi St, Jumeira 3, Jumeira Villa 99, St 23C, Mirdif
04 394 8181 04 288 1949
rbnursery.com superkidsnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS, International Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): On request Fees (Dhs.): 6,000 – 11,500
Facilities: Sleeping room, dining area, Facilities: Soft gym, water play area,
physical development hall, baby spa cooking, creative art room

NURSERIES | Dubai

Tender Love & Care
NURSERIES | Sharjah
Boutique Offices, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira

04 367 1636
tenderloveandcare.com
Curriculum: International
Fees (Dhs.): 8,000 – 10,000
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Spacious classrooms, gym,
multi-purpose room, outdoor play area
Umm Suqeim Village Nursery

St 25, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 348 6720
jebelalinursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 33,000
Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Fun drumming classes,
baby ballet, soft play area, activity room SHARJAH
Willow Children’s Nursery Al Khaleej Nursery
Villa 75, Al Wasl St, Umm Suqeim 2 Villa 304, Al Sharq St, Sharqan
04 346 5078 06 524 0930
willownurserydubai.com alkhaleejnursery.com
Age: 45 days to 3 years Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 31,000 – 40,000 Fees (Dhs.): 1,300 – 4,950
Facilities: Sand areas, swimming pool, Facilities: Indoor play areas, water play,
climbing equipment, gardens little experimenters
The Wonder Years Nursery Al Murooj English School

Al Hebiah 4, Dubai Land Wasit St, Al Azra
04 368 5600 06 527 3720
wonderyearsnursery.com almurooj@yahoo.com
Fees (Dhs.): 6,000 – 10,000 Fees (Dhs.): 4,500 – 17,500
Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play areas, Facilities: Play area, sand play area,
bicycle track, sandpit, reading area activity room
Yellow Brick Road Nursery Al Nasr English Nursery

31 A St, Al Garhoud, Deira Wasit St, Al Falaj
04 282 8290 06 524 4454
yellowbrickroad.ws bint_ramallah@hotmail.com
Fees (Dhs.): 28,500 Fees (Dhs.): 1,000 – 1,100
Facilities: Swimming, outdoor organic Facilities: Soft play area,
vegetable gardens, kung fu, drumming activity room

Balloon Nursery Kids Paradise Nursery
NURSERIES | Sharjah
Sharqan Villa 193, Kuwait St, Al Fayha
06 522 6068 06 566 9252
balloonnursery.net kidsparadisenursery.net
Fees (Dhs.): 800 Fees (Dhs.): 8,400
Facilities: Special care facility for yoga, Facilities: Swimming pool, playing area,
martial art, drawing, classical dance soft play area
Bluebells Nursery Little Star British Nursery

Al Khan St, Al Khaledia Villa 5, Sheikh Zayed St, Al Ramla East
06 528 1852 06 566 7270
bluebellsnursery.com littlestarsbritish.com
Age: 1.5 to 4 years Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 11,750 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 20,400
Facilities: Music room, water play, gym, Facilities: Large outdoor play area,
sleeping room, covered play areas painting room, soft play area
British Orchard Nursery Lollipop Nursery

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St Villa 12, Corniche St, Al Rifa’a
06 522 6710 06 524 7710
britishorchardnursery.com lollipopnursery.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 9,600 – 10,200 Fees (Dhs.): 13,200
Facilities: Water play area, bikes area, Facilities: Water play, soft play area,
gym, soft play painting room
Future International Nursery Pippen Park Nursery Qadisia

Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Mowafjah Kuwait St, Al Qadisia
06 548 7101 06 524 8100
future-intl.ae pippenparknursery.com
Fees (Dhs.): 15,250 Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 15,000
Facilities: Playground, sand area, soft Facilities: Playground, soft play area,
play area activity area
Kids Kingdom Nursery Sharjah English School

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saqr Al Qasimi St Industrial Area 18
06 522 6710 06 567 2779
britishorchardnursery.com seschool.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 9,600 – 10,200 Fees (Dhs.): 21,000
Opening hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 1:00am
Facilities: Water play area, bikes area, Facilities: Big soft indoor playground,
gym, soft play sand, outdoor play area, swings and slides

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.
Getting a school place

The best bet is to apply to three or four
nurseries or schools. To register your child
on a school waiting list there’s 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 and
entrance exams to the more popular
secondary schools are usually held at the
child’s nursery or school. The chances
of a place increase with siblings, who
TERM TIME
may get priority, or if your child is in an
affiliated nursery or primary school.
Holiday calendar
Primary and secondary schools The summer holidays stretch for 10
cater to the expat community weeks over the hottest months of July
and August. There are also holidays in
There is a wide choice of international April and December. Schools close for at
curriculums across the UAE’s primary least a week twice per year for Eid Al Fitr
and secondary schools, but many and Eid Al Adha, and will most likely also
schools follow either the English National open for reduced hours during the month
Curriculum, American Curriculum or of Ramadan.
International Baccalaureate Programme At schools which follow Indian or
(IB). International schools are typically Pakistani curriculums, the term starts in
open to all nationalities. April and ends the following March.
Although British and American
curriculums are the most common, others Boarding schools
include the CBSE/ICSE, an ideal option Repton School Dubai has excellent
for Indian nationals who want to continue facilities and is modelled on its renowned
their child’s education internationally, but public school counterpart in the UK. In
expect to settle back in India. It educates Dubai, it was the first boarding school to
students to CBSE and ICSE level to the open and has boarding facilities for boys
end of Year 12. and girls.
In September 2015, the new Swiss
International Scientific School will open its
School transport primary school in Dubai for up to 1,400
If you are not able to do the school run every day, you students. By 2017, the school will expand
can pay for the bus services offered by most schools. to include a secondary school creating a
The advantages are that you avoid having to deal with second boarding option for children in the
heavy traffic, and strict regulations mean that bus safety emirate. Meanwhile, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi,
standards are high. which opened in 2014, is the capital’s only
boarding school.

SCHOOLS Ajyal International School
Mohammed Bin Zayed City
02 409 7100
ajyal.sch.ae
The UAE’S schools have seen a high Curriculum: British
Age: FS 1 – Year 9
level of investment and rapid expansion Fees (Dhs.): 26,500 – 44,500
within a relatively short timeframe ADEC ranking: N/A
Facilities: ICT facilities, science lab,
auditorium, art facilities, music rooms and
recording studio, swimming pool
ABU DHABI
ABC Private School Al Ittihad National School
25th St, Hadabat Al Zaafaran Airport Rd, Khalifa City
02 444 5800 02 556 2666
abcprivateschool.com ittihadschools.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: MOE, US
Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 5,940 – 11,880 Fees (Dhs.): 18,100 – 37,100
ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Scientific laboratories, libraries, Facilities: Fully-equipped classrooms,
theatre, swimming pool, outdoor play indoor and outdoor play areas, activity
areas, sport hall room, hall with stage, ICT lab
Abu Dhabi International Al Nahda National Schools

Private School – Boys
Al Karamah St, Al Karamah Al Moroor Rd, Al Nahyan
02 443 4433 02 445 4200
aisuae.com nahdaschools.com
Curriculum: British, IB, US Curriculum: British, US
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 12,600 – 26,950 Fees (Dhs.): 14,000 – 24,000
ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Science labs, playing field, Facilities: Science and computer labs,
gymnasium, theatre gymnasium, swimming pool, sport field
Al Bateen Secondary
School
Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Rowdah
02 813 2000
albateen.sch.ae
Curriculum: British, IB
Age: Year 7 – 13
Fees (Dhs.): 53,361 – 62,844
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Football field, swimming
pool, sports hall, dance studio, drama
performance hall, atrium
> One of the most recent additions

to Abu Dhabi’s education offering, Al
Bateen Secondary School provides a
high-quality, British-style education.
As a newish school, the facilities are
top-notch, from the ICT suite to the
sports fields.

Al Nahda National Schools Al Shohub School
SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi

– Girls 20th St, Khalifa City
2nd St, Al Mushrif 02 555 9995
02 447 7600 alshohub.org
nahdaschools.com Curriculum: British
Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Fees (Dhs.): 27,000 – 50,000
Fees (Dhs.): 14,000 – 24,000 ADEC ranking: Good
ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Computer labs, library,
Facilities: Science and computer labs, auditorium, clinic, canteen, gymnasium,
gymnasium, swimming pool, sport field swimming pool
Al Najah Private School Al Worood Academy School

59th St, Mohammed Bin Zayed City Sultan Bin Zayed The First St,
02 553 0935 Hadabat Al Zaafaran
adec.ac.ae 02 444 8990
Curriculum: British, IB alworood.sch.ae
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: British, MOE
Fees (Dhs.): 14,750 – 27,970 Age: FS 1 – Year 12
ADEC ranking: Acceptable Fees (Dhs.): 14,193 – 31,448
Facilities: Gymnasium, auditorium, sport ADEC ranking: Unsatisfactory
field/play areas, library, health centre, Facilities: Multi-purpose auditorium, sport
canteen fields, music, art and craft rooms
Al Rabeeh School Al Yasat Private School

Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St, Nr Ramee Garden Hotel Apts, Al Dhafrah
Hadabat Al Zaafaran 02 641 2300
02 448 2856 alyasat-school.com
alrabeeh.sch.ae Curriculum: US
Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 6
Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 30,000 – 46,000
Fees (Dhs.): 23,000 – 28,000 ADEC ranking: N/A
ADEC ranking: Good Facilities: Multi-media centre, orchestra
Facilities: Football, basketball, cooking, and music rooms, swimming pool,
dance, volleyball, library, health centre gymnasium
Al Muna Primary School

Zayed The First St, Al Danah
02 501 4777
almunaprimary.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS1 – Year 6
Fees (Dhs.): 41,580
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
pool, basketball court, netball court,
sports hall, library, drama performance
hall, prayer room, play area
> Al Muna Primary School follows the

national curriculum of England and has
excellent facilities and a high teacher
to pupil ratio. Priority for admissions is
granted to siblings of existing students,
then to children of any Aldar and
Mubadala employees.

American Community School Belvedere British School
SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi
Al Bateen St, Al Bateen Nr Al Safeer Mall, Mohd Bin Zayed City

02 681 5115 02 509 0000
acs.sch.ae belvederebritishschool.com
Curriculum: US Curriculum: British
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 to Year 8
Fees (Dhs.): 39,960 – 73,130 Fees (Dhs.): 23,000 – 25,950
Facilities: Art room, science labs, Facilities: State-of-the-art classroom and
swimming pool, fitness centre, gymnasium, ICT, library, auditorium, health centre,
auditorium, playing fields canteen, sport field
American Int’l School Brighton College Abu Dhabi

Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St, Shk Zayed Bin Sultan St, Al Matar
Hadabat Al Zaafaran 02 815 6500
02 444 4333 brightoncollegeabudhabi.net
aisa.sch.ae Curriculum: British
Curriculum: IB Age: FS1 – Year 12
ADEC ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Horse riding lesson, technology
Facilities: Science and technology labs, suite, art studio, dance and recording
swimming pool, gymnasiums, basketball studio, science lab, aerobic room
The Australian School of The British International

Abu Dhabi School Abu Dhabi
Nr Civil Defense, Shakhbout City Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Rd, Zayed City
02 586 6980 02 510 0100
australianschoolabudhabi.ae bisabudhabi.com
Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 14,975 – 35,534 Fees (Dhs.): 47,900 – 63,200
ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pool, soccer field, Facilities: Media suite access for e-books,
gym, science lab, computer lab technology suite, science lab, rugby pitch
Al Mushrif School
Khalifa Bin Shakbut St, Al Rowdah
02 813 2200
almushrif.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 43,560
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Astro-turf pitch, football
field, swimming pool, basketball court,
netball, sports hall, dance studio,
drama studio
> Centrally located on Al Bateen Street,

A26l Mushrif School performs very well
with a host of extra-curricular activities,
including Arabic poetry and traditional
dance. The school caters to a multi-
cultural community. Entrance exams are
required for Grade 1.

SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi

The British School Al Diyafah International
SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi
Khubairat School
Al Karamah St, Al Mushrif Nr Bareen Intl Hospital, Mohd Bin Zayed City
02 446 2280 02 558 5665
britishschool.sch.ae diyafahinternationalschool.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: British
Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 to Year 7
Fees (Dhs.): 35,800 – 62,300 Fees (Dhs.): 24,200 – 32,000
ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Libraries, theatre, swimming Facilities: Art and music studios, science
pool, music room labs, sport hall
The Cambridge High School The Elite Private School

Abu Dhabi Al Mushrif
Nr Al Safeer Centre, Mohd Bin Zayed City 02 447 5800
02 552 1621 elitepvtschool.com
gemscis-abudhabi.com Curriculum: US
Curriculum: British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 13,438 – 28,380 ADEC ranking: N/A
ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Large library, well-equipped
Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab, computer and science labs, health services,
audio-visual room, computer lab outdoor sport facility, DVD/video room
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Emirates National School

Shk Khalifa Hwy, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Rd, Mohd Bin Zayed City
02 497 0000 02 559 0000
cranleigh.ae ens.sch.ae
Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB, US
Fees (Dhs.): 65,000 – 80,000 Fees (Dhs.): 22,440 – 55,920
ADEC ranking: N/A ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, football field, tennis Facilities: laboratories, canteen, clinic,
court, science lab, art studio, auditorium, gymnasium, library, music room, swimming
health centre pool, prayer room, theatre
Al Yasmina School
Al Raha Gardens, Al Raha
02 501 4888
alyasmina.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 41,580 – 57,330
Facilities: Astro-turf playing field,
football field, swimming pool, basketball
court, running track, sports hall, cricket
field, dance studio, canteen, library
> This is a large international school

catering mainly to families living off
the island and it follows the English
National Curriculum. The school has
excellent facilities, a comprehensive
extra-curricular programme and runs a
bus service.

SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi

Emirates Private School German International
SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi
Shk Zayed Bin Sultan St, School

Hadabat Al Zaafaran Al Falah St, Al Manhal
02 444 8863 02 666 8668
emiratesprivateschool.com gisad.ae
Curriculum: British, MOE, US Curriculum: British
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: K – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 7,590 – 14,375 Fees (Dhs.): 31,600 – 40,000
ADEC ranking: Acceptable ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Science lab, computer lab, Facilities: Various sport centres, musical
cooking room, clinic, library, sport facilities training, ballet, dance, yoga activity rooms
GEMS American Academy The Glenelg School of

3rd St, Khalifa City Abu Dhabi
02 557 4880 Nr Petroleum Institute, Khalifa City
gemsaa-abudhabi.com 02 599 2018
Curriculum: IB, US gsad.sch.ae
Age: KG1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 47,880 – 66,780 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
ADEC ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 19,000 – 36,000
Facilities: Outdoor artificial grass field, ADEC ranking: Acceptable
smart board equipped classroom, art suite, Facilities: Library, labs, cafeteria,
gym, covered outdoor play area gymnasium, health centre, clinic
GEMS Cambridge School International Academic

Nr Baniyas Police Station, Baniyas East School
02 510 4343 Nr Mushrif Mall, Al Mushrif
gemscambridgeinternationalschool- 02 448 8868
abudhabi.com ias.sch.ae
Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 19,000 – 32,300 Fees (Dhs.): 8,012 – 18,360
ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: N/A
Facilities: Swimming pool, cricket net, Facilities: Library, computer labs, science
wireless campus, art studio labs, health services, gymnasium
GEMS Winchester School International Community

Abu Dhabi School
Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Danah Fatima Bint Mubarak St, Al Danah
02 403 5499 02 633 0444
gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com icschool-uae.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: British, US
Fees (Dhs.): 14,000 – 22,000 Fees (Dhs.): 10,525 – 23,023
Facilities: Sport field, music room, arts Facilities: Libraries, outdoor soccer
and crafts room, science lab, activity room playground, swimming pool, computer labs
GEMS World Academy The International School of

Abu Dhabi Choueifat Abu Dhabi
Fatima Bint Mubarak St, Al Dhafrah Mohamed Bin Khalifa St, Al Mushrif
02 641 6333 02 446 1444
gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com iscad-sabis.net
Curriculum: IB Curriculum: SABIS
Fees (Dhs.): 25,000 – 55,650 Fees (Dhs.): 19,200 – 24,750
ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Climbing wall, outdoor artificial Facilities: Gym, swimming pool, music
grass field, IT lab, art room, gym and drama room, science lab

Merryland International Repton School Abu Dhabi
SCHOOLS | Abu Dhabi

School Al Reem Island
Musaffah Industrial Area 02 507 4800
02 551 9626 reptonabudhabi.org
merrylandinternational.net Curriculum: British
Curriculum: British Age: FS 1 – Year 2
ADEC ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Swimming pool, changing
Facilities: Modern surveillance systems, rooms, library, covered activity area, gym,
library, computer, science, swimming pool multi-purpose hall
Raha International School The Sheikh Zayed Private

Nr Al Raha Gardens, Khalifa City Academy
02 556 1567 Mubarak Bin Mohd Al Nahyan St, Al Karamah
ris.ae 02 619 5555
Curriculum: IB zayedacademy.ae
Age: EY 1 – Year 12 Curriculum: MOE, US
ADEC ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 27,600 – 63,700
Facilities: Art and design tech studio, ADEC ranking: Outstanding
interactive classroom, visual art studio, Facilities: Library, swimming pool,
swimming pool gymnasiums, theatre, ICT suite
Reach British School Summit International

Shk Maktoum Bin Rashid Rd, Baniyas East School Abu Dhabi
02 582 2030 19th St, Al Danah
rb-school.com 02 622 2504
Curriculum: British summitinternationalschool.com
Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Curriculum: US
ADEC ranking: N/A Fees (Dhs.): 17,000 – 21,000
Facilities: Swimming pool, large indoor ADEC ranking: Good
sport hall, changing rooms, shaded play Facilities: Science lab, ICT lab, outdoor
area, sport area play area, gymnasium, medical clinic
The Pearl Primary School

Hazza Bin Zayed The First St, Al Dhafrah
02 641 8887
pearlprimary.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 39,600
pool, basketball court, outdoor/indoor
netball, indoor sports hall, library, drama
hall, prayer room and outdoor shaded
play area
> The Pearl Primary School teaches

the UK’s Whole School Curriculum Plan
and falls under the Aldar Academies
umbrella. It has new, top-class facilities
including a 25m swimming pool, grass
playing fields and a technology lab.

SCHOOLS | Al Ain
AL AIN
Al Ain Juniors Private School Brighton College Al Ain
Off 130 St, Falaj Hazza’a Twam St, Zakher Area
03 781 0077 03 713 3999
alainjuniors.com brightoncollegealain.ae
Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 9
Fees (Dhs.): Indian Fees (Dhs.): 47,530 – 61,640
ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Basketball court, football field, Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art
computer labs, science labs, chemistry lab, studio, dance studios, auditorium
biology lab, indoor badminton court medical facility
Al Ain International School

Al Salam St, Central District
03 715 1000
alaininternational.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 39,600 – 51,975
Facilities: Swimming pools, music
room, ICT suite, auditorium, library,
gymnasium, playing field, courtyards/
play spaces, mosque and ICT suite
> One of the six Aldar Academy schools,

offering excellent facilities and high
standards. Students are taught the
English National Curriculum tailored
to life in Al Ain alongside the local
curriculum of Arabic, Islamic studies and
social studies.

Al Ittihad Private School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
Cairo St, Al Mamzar, Deira
04 296 6314
ipsmamzar.com
Curriculum: US, MOE
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 14,950 – 34,042
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pools, tennis courts,
gym, soccer field, basketball courts
medical facility
Al Khaleej National School

5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira
04 282 2707
gemsakns.com
Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 12,879 – 24,645
Facilities: Computer laboratories, music
rooms, football pitch, pool, gymnasium,
DUBAI gardens, weather station
Al Ameen Private School Al Maaref Private School

19A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira Amman St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 267 7100 04 298 8881
msbdubai.com almaaref.ae
Curriculum: British Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 4,826 – 5,469 Fees (Dhs.): 8,949 – 25,750
KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: ICT suite, art and design Facilities: Science lab, art studio, theatre
studio, library, medical facility, science medical facility, activity room, auditorium,
laboratories, activity room, auditorium playground
Al Diyafah High School Al Mawakeb School

7A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 2,
04 267 1115 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
diyafah.com 04 347 8288
Curriculum: British almawakeb.sch.ae
Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Curriculum: US
KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 17,825 – 39,970
Facilities: Interactive boards, library, KHDA ranking: Acceptable
science laboratories, computer lab, music Facilities: Computer labs, science labs,
and art, clinic, prayer room, playground art workshops, guidance counselling
Al Ittihad Private School Al Mizhar American

Al Wasl St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira Academy
04 394 5111 Algeria St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
ipsjumeira.com 04 288 7250
Curriculum: US americanacademy.ae
Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 38,065 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12
Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art KHDA ranking: Good
studio, dance studios, auditorium Facilities: Computer labs, dance studio,
medical facility gymnasium, swimming pool, art studios

Al Sadiq Islamic English American School of Dubai
SCHOOLS | Dubai
School First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1,

5th St, Al Qusais 2, Deira Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
04 263 4083 04 395 0005
alsadiqschool.com asdubai.org
Fees (Dhs.): 3,811 – 7,725 Fees (Dhs.): 52,730 – 72,401
KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Science laboratories, indoor Facilities: Art rooms, science lab,
hall, activity rooms journalism room, baseball diamond
Al Salam Private School The Apple International

Nr NMC Speciality Hospital, Al Nahda 2 School
04 267 9594 Doha St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
alsalamschool.sch.ae 04 263 8989
Curriculum: British apple-schooldubai.com
Age: FS 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 11,119 – 23,251 Age: FS 1 – Grade 8
Facilities: Play areas, basketball and KHDA ranking: Acceptable
football pitch, computer labs, science labs, Facilities: Basketball, cricket, badminton
music room, multi-purpose hall courts, swimming pool
Al Worood Academy Private Arab Unity School

School Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif
Dubai Investment Park 1 04 288 6226
04 885 9418 arabunityschool.com
alworood.sch.ae Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 14,193 – 31,448 KHDA ranking: Acceptable
KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory Facilities: Library, IT lab, science
Facilities: Science lab, library, computer laboratories, sport facilities, music and art
room, gym, multi-purpose auditorium room, health facilities, counselling
Ambassador School Bilva Indian School

41A St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai Nr Lulu Hypermarket, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 398 3535 056 115 8701
ambassadorschool.com bisedu.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 18,517 – 31,000 Fees (Dhs.): 12,000 – 20,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: N/A
Facilities: Library, dance and yoga Facilities: Spacious classrooms, well
studios, laboratories, auditorium, equipped library, modern lab, indoor and
swimming pools, theatre, sport pitches outdoor play area, arts and crafts room
American International Bradenton Preparatory

School Academy
Nr Lulu Hypermarket, Al Qusais 1, Deira Al Hebiah 4
04 298 8666 04 818 3600
aisch.net bradentonprepdubai.com
Curriculum: US Curriculum: US
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 10,609 – 17,201 Fees (Dhs.): 30,000 – 70,790
KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Play courts, gym, Facilities: Music and drama venues, gym,
computer labs classrooms with interactive white boards

Buds Public School Dar Al Marefa Private School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
2nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif 58C St, Mirdif, Mushrif
04 288 8143 04 288 5782
bpsdubai.ae daralmarefa.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: IB
Fees (Dhs.): 7,122 – 12,717 Fees (Dhs.): 25,750 – 50,000
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT
IT centre, clinics, playgrounds, centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds,
sport fields sport fields
Cambridge International Deira International School

School Dubai Vista Blvd, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira 04 232 5552
04 282 4646 disdubai.ae
gemscis-dubai.com Curriculum: IB, British
Fees (Dhs.): 15,327 – 20,810 KHDA ranking: Good
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Art rooms, design technology
Facilities: ICT, music and art facilities, workshops, business studies centre, indoor
science labs, AstroTurf football field gymnasium, swimming pool
The City School Deira Private School

International Dubai 3B St, Nr Terminal 2, Al Twar 3, Deira
25 St, Nadd Al Hamar, Deira 04 264 1595
04 289 9722 deps-sch.ae
tcs-uae.com Curriculum: British
KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
Facilities: IT lab, science lab, arts and IT centre, clinics, playgrounds,
crafts equipment, student counselling sport fields
Collegiate American School Delhi Private School

34th St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira 51D St, Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali
04 427 1400 04 882 1848
casdubai.com dpsdubai.com
Curriculum: US Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: Pre-KG – Grade 9 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 36,626 – 66,131 Fees (Dhs.): 8,686 – 12,159
Facilities: Classrooms with latest audio- Facilities: Computer labs, music and
visual facilities, computer labs, dance dance halls, audio-visual labs, conference
studios, music rooms, swimming pools room with a smart board
Credence High School Delhi Private School

Al Asayel St, Al Qouz 4 Academy
04 321 2144 Al Rowaiyah 2
credencehighschool.com 04 326 5556
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) dpsacademy.ae
Age: KG1 – Grade 7 Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
KHDA ranking: N/A Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 – 30,000
Facilities: Class and activity rooms with KHDA ranking: Good
interactive learning tools, IT rooms, sport Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT
facilities, auditorium centre, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

Dubai American Academy Dubai British School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1, 1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali

Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 04 361 9361
04 347 9222 dubaibritishschool.ae
gemsaa-dubai.com Curriculum: British
Curriculum: IB, US Age: FS 1 – Year 13
KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: ICT suites, swimming pool,
Facilities: Computer labs, swimming pool, sport hall, art and design studio, design
soccer pitch, gymnasium, amphitheatre and technology workshop, AstroTurf, gym
Dubai Arab American Dubai Carmel School

Private School Nr Al Hawai Twin Towers, Al Nahda 2, Deira
27th St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif 04 267 5424
04 288 2222 dubaicarmelschool.com
daaschool.com Curriculum: British
Curriculum: US Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 7,625 – 12,935
KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: E-learning methods of
Facilities: Science laboratories, computer teaching, computer lab, playing equipment
laboratories, swimming pool for kindergarten, gym
Dubai British Foundation Dubai College

1st St, Al Thanyah 5, Jabal Ali Hessa St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 399 5170 04 399 9111
dubaibritishfs.ae dubaicollege.org
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: British
Age: 3 to 4 years Age: Year 7 – 13
Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 Fees (Dhs.): 71,839 – 81,348
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Wireless campus, shaded Facilities: Science block with laboratories,
swimming pool, health centre, outdoor design and technology suites, computer
play area, bicycle track suites, art studios, auditorium
Dubai English Speaking

College
Dubai Int’l Academic City, Al Rowaiyah 2
04 360 4866
descdubai.com
Curriculum: British
Age: Year 7 – 13
Fees (Dhs.): 69,364 – 74,553
Facilities: Auditorium, synthetic and full-
size grass pitch for football
Dubai British School

Jumeirah Park Dubai English Speaking
Nr Jumeirah Park Pavilion, Al Thanyah 5 School
04 552 0247 Oud Metha St, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
dubaibritishschooljp.ae 04 337 1457
Curriculum: British dessdubai.com
Age: Year 1 – 6 Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 65,000 per year Age: FS 1 – Year 6
Facilities: library, science laboratories, KHDA ranking: Good
IT centre, gym, playgrounds, sport fields Facilities: Gymnasium, science and
technology room, ICT suite, art room

SCHOOLS | Dubai

Dubai Gem Private School Dubai National School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
Oud Metha St, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1,
dubaigem.org 04 347 4555
Curriculum: British dnsalbarsha.com
Age: FS1 – Year 13 Curriculum: US
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, KHDA ranking: Good
IT centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, Facilities: Science laboratories and
sport fields projects, art education, swimming pool
Dubai International Dubai Scholars Private

Academy School
Al Khamila St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali Amman St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 368 4111 04 298 8892
diadubai.com dubaischolars.com
Age: KG 1 – Year 13 Age: KG 1 – Grade 13
Fees (Dhs.): 34,495 – 61,120 Fees (Dhs.): 12,366 – 22,472
KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Specialist rooms for music, art, Facilities: Pool, AstroTurf pitch, audio-
dance, drama and language, robotic lab visual room, cooking room, computer room
Dubai International School DWC High School

Meydan St, Al Qouz 1 Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 338 3812 04 208 9700
dis.sch.ae dwchighschool.hct.ac.ae
Curriculum: US Curriculum: US
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: Grade 9 – 12
Fees (Dhs.): 12,498 – 19,621 Fees (Dhs.): 50,000
KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: N/A
Facilities: 3D room, computer lab, Facilities: Library, technology centre,
audio-visual room, library, science swimming pool, clinics, playgrounds,
laboratories, IT centre, clinics, sport fields sport fields
Dubai International School Emirates English Speaking

Nr Millennium Airport Hotel, Al Garhoud School
04 282 3513 13th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
dis.sch.ae 04 394 7355
Curriculum: US eess.sch.ae
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 12,533 – 19,676 Age: KG1 – Grade 12
Facilities: Library, swimming pool, KHDA ranking: Acceptable
gym, computer lab, English lab, science Facilities: Auditorium, library, science
laboratories, playgrounds, sport fields laboratories, music room, art room
Dubai Modern Education Emirates International

School School Jumeirah
Algeria St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif Al Thanyah St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira
04 288 5115 04 348 9804
dmeschools.com eischools.ae
Curriculum: US Curriculum: IB
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 13
Fees (Dhs.): 9,785 – 13,545 Fees (Dhs.): 30,927 – 65,537
Facilities: Swimming pools, indoor gyms, Facilities: Swimming pool, sport halls,
science labs, hall with telescopic seating fields, interactive whiteboard technology

Emirates International GEMS Jumeirah Primary
SCHOOLS | Dubai
School Meadows School
1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali 19th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 362 9009 04 394 3500
eischools.ae jumeirahprimaryschool.com
Age: Pre-KG – Grade 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 6
Fees (Dhs.): 23,647 – 70,129 Fees (Dhs.): 32,775 – 41,315
KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Gymnasiums, drama rooms, Facilities: Music studios, ICT labs, art
fully IT-connected classrooms, pool studio, gymnasium, grassed playing field
The English College Dubai GEMS Metropole School

Shk Zayed Rd, Al Safa 1, Jumeira Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Al Hebiah 1
04 394 3465 04 395 8494
englishcollege.ac.ae gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com
Age: Year 7 – 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 8
Fees (Dhs.): 45,486 – 54,493 Fees (Dhs.): 33,000 – 44,000
Facilities: Gym, swimming pools and Facilities: Fully integrated ICT, sport
playing courts, library, science laboratories, provisions including a swimming pool,
clinics, playgrounds, sport fields digital media rooms, music and art rooms
Foremarke School GEMS Modern Academy

Al Barsha South 2, Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd, Nadd Al
Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid Shiba 3, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
04 818 8600 04 326 3339
foremarkedubai.org gemsmhs.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CISCE)
Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 65,000 – 85,000 Fees (Dhs.): 26,780 – 43,513
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Multi-purpose halls, drama and Facilities: Activity room and outdoor play
dance studio, sport facilities area, art and craft room, pool, auditorium
GEMS FirstPoint School GEMS New Millennium

Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Land School
04 395 8494 Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
gemsfirstpointschool-dubai.com 04 339 6533
Curriculum: British gemsnewmillenniumschool-alkhail.com
Age: FS 1 – Year 9 Curriculum: British
Facilities: ICT discovery spaces, libraries, KHDA ranking: N/A
art/design studios, electronics workshop, Facilities: Auditorium, arts/crafts rooms,
auditorium, swimming pool, sport hall dance and drama studios, ICT/business
GEMS International School GEMS Our Own English High

Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed School
Bin Rashid Nouakchott St, Al Warqa’a 3, Mushrif
04 339 6200 04 236 1335
gemsinternationalschool-alkhail.com gemsoo-dubai.com
Curriculum: IB Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 46,000 – 64,000 Fees (Dhs.): 6,172 – 13,059
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Specialty classrooms for Facilities: ICT facilities, Medicare,
science, visual and performing arts computer science centre, music studio

GEMS Royal Dubai School GEMS Winchester School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
11A St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif Dubai

04 288 6499 Nr American Hospital, Oud Metha
royaldubaischool.com 04 337 4112
Curriculum: British gemswinchesterschool-dubai.com
Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Curriculum: British
Facilities: Swimming pool, wading pool, KHDA ranking: Acceptable
large indoor multi-purpose hall, sport hall, Facilities: Computer science centre,
music suite, dance studio science lab, art studio, music studio
GEMS Wellington Academy GEMS World Academy Dubai

Nadd Hessa, Mushrif Al Khail Rd, Al Barsha South 1,
gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com 04 373 6373
Curriculum: British gemsworldacademy-dubai.com
Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Curriculum: IB
Fees (Dhs.): 31,809 – 71,827 Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12
Facilities: Indoor multi-sports hall, KHDA ranking: Good
outdoor shaded multi-sports hall, outdoor Facilities: The Discovery World,
synthetic multi-sports pitch, fitness suite planetarium, auditorium, symphony centre
GEMS Wellington Academy German International School

Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid 318th St, Al Qouz 4, Hadaeq Mohammed
04 339 6233 Bin Rashid
gemswellingtonacademy-alkhail.com 04 338 6006
Curriculum: British germanschool.ae
Age: FS 1 – Year 8 Curriculum: German
Facilities: Three-level gymnasium with KHDA ranking: Good
roof top tennis courts, auditorium and Facilities: Swimming pool, sport hall,
theatre, football and rugby pitches outdoor sport field
GEMS Wellington Grammar School

International School 5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira
Shk Zayed Rd, Al Sufouh 1, Jumeira 04 282 4822
04 348 4999 gramschl@emirates.net.ae
wellingtoninternationalschool.com Curriculum: British
Curriculum: IB, British Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
KHDA ranking: Outstanding Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art
Facilities: ICT labs, health and fitness and music rooms, parent-teacher council,
studio, multi-purpose hall, swimming pool clinics, playgrounds, sport fields
GEMS Wellington Primary Greenfield Community

School School
34B St, Al Satwa, Jumeira Dubai Investment Park 1, Green Community
04 343 3266 04 885 6600
gemswps.com gcschool.ae
Curriculum: British Curriculum: IB
Fees (Dhs.): 37,004 – 46,644 Fees (Dhs.): 37,878 – 69,754
Facilities: Music department, ICT Facilities: State-of-the-art auditorium,
department, gymnasium, swimming pool swimming pool, interactive white boards

Greenwood International The Indian International
SCHOOLS | Dubai
School School
32nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif Nadd Hessa, Silicon Oasis
04 288 8000 04 342 3909
greenwood.sch.ae ihsdxb.com/dso
Curriculum: US Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 15,675 – 24,035 Fees (Dhs.): 8,300 – 14,000
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Swimming pool, athletic track,
clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport fields yoga studio, state-of-the-art auditorium
Gulf Indian High School International Academic

5th St, Al Garhoud, Deira School
04 282 4455 Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif
gihsdubai.com 04 280 0993
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) ias-dubai.ae
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: US
KHDA ranking: Acceptable Fees (Dhs.): 14,920 – 28,005
Facilities: Modern amenities, science KHDA ranking: Acceptable
laboratories, library, well-equipped clinic, Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
science exhibition clinics, playgrounds, sport fields
Horizon International International School of Arts

School Umm Sheif & Sciences
10A St, Umm Al Sheif, Jumeira Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif
04 348 3314 04 280 0185
horizonintlschool.com isas.sch.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 30,450 – 70,790 Fees (Dhs.): 28,200 – 51,465
Facilities: ICT suite, art room, sport field, Facilities: Pre-engineering labs, library,
multi-purpose hall, swimming pool taekwondo dojo, health clinic
Horizon School The International School of

30B St, Al Wasl, Jumeira Choueifat Dubai
04 342 2891 Al Sufouh 1, Jumeira
horizonschooldubai.com 04 399 9444
Curriculum: British iscuae-sabis.net
Age: FS – Year 6 Curriculum: SABIS
KHDA ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 18,234 – 34,896
Facilities: Two swimming pools, football, KHDA ranking: Acceptable
music centre, IT lab, library, clinics, Facilities: Gymnastics and ballet rooms,
playgrounds, sport fields sport hall, swimming pools
The Indian High School Japanese School in Dubai

Oud Metha, Bur Dubai 48 B, Al Wasl, Jumeira
04 337 7475 04 344 9119
ihsdxb.com japanese.sch.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Curriculum: Japanese
Age: FY – Grade 10 Age: Grade 1 – 9
Fees (Dhs.): 3,744 – 7,426 Fees (Dhs.): 16,816
KHDA ranking: Outstanding KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Aryabhatta Reference and Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab,
Research Centre, cricket, football, ICT laboratories, multi purpose sport hall
basketball, volleyball, table tennis, chess library, clinics, sport fields

Jebel Ali Primary School Jumeirah English Speaking
SCHOOLS | Dubai
Jabal Ali 1, Jabal Ali School

04 884 6485 Nr Medicare, Off Al Wasl Road, Safa 1
jebelalischool.org 04 361 9019
Curriculum: British jess.sch.ae
Age: Reception – Year 6 Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 39,927 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Facilities: Sport hall, football and rugby KHDA ranking: Outstanding
pitches, music room, library, pool, ICT Facilities: Interactive white boards, temp-
suite, assembly hall controlled swimming pools, music centre
JSS International School Kings’ Dubai

Hessa St, Al Barsha South 1, 26th St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 325 6886 kingsdubai.com
jssisdubai.com Curriculum: British
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) Age: FS 1 – Year 6
Fees (Dhs.): 13,476 – 32,500 KHDA ranking: Outstanding
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Wireless technology, laptop
Facilities: Library, auditorium, counselling provision, ICT suite, gym, swimming pool,
centre, audio visual room, lecture halls large auditorium hall
JSS Private School Kings’ School Al Barsha

45th St, Al Wasl, Jumeira Al Khail Rd, Hadaeq Mohammed
04 344 6419 Bin Rashid
jsspsdubai.com 04 325 6732
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) kingsdubai.com
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: British
Facilities: Science, maths and fine art KHDA ranking: Outstanding
clubs, library, clinics, playgrounds, Facilities: Sport facilities, design
sport fields technology and art facilities, IT facilities
Jumeira Baccalaureate Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba

School Nr Repton School, Nadd Al Shiba 3,
53B St, Jumeira 1, Jumeira Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
04 344 6931 04 327 1841
jbschool.ae kingsdubai.com
Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 6
Fees (Dhs.): 51,305 – 76,958 Fees (Dhs.): 50,200 – 63,700
Facilities: Auditorium, swimming pool, Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
tennis courts, sport track, ICT labs clinics, playgrounds, sport fields
Jumeirah College Latifa School For Girls

Al Wasl St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira 34 St, Nadd Al Shiba 1,
gemsjc.com 04 336 1065
Curriculum: British lsg.sch.ae
Age: Year 7 – 13 Curriculum: British
KHDA ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): Free
Facilities: Interactive whiteboards, design KHDA ranking: N/A
and tech suite, music suites, swimming Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
pool, tennis/netball courts, playing fields clinics, playgrounds, sport fields

SCHOOLS | Dubai

Little Flowers English School Mirdif Private School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
31st St, Hor Al Anz, Deira 11A St, Mirdif, Mushrif

04 266 7620 04 288 3303
littleflowerschool.ae mirdifprivateschool.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 2,996 – 3,227 Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 – 32,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: IT lab, library, science corner, Facilities: Swimming pool, drama room,
playgroup, multi-purpose auditorium, music room, art room, home economics
smart boards room, science labs, computer lab
Lycee Francais International New Academy School

de Dubai 33A St, Al Raffa, Bur Dubai
Nr Al Maktoum Stadium, Oud Metha 04 398 8873
04 336 8552 newacademyshcool.com
lfidb.net Curriculum: US
Curriculum: French Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Age: 3 – 18 years old Fees (Dhs.): 8,900 – 22,000
Fees (Dhs.): 21,349 – 45,150 KHDA ranking: Unsatisfactory
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Swimming pool, science lab,
Facilities: Playground, swimming pool, two computer labs, multi-media room,
play field, gymnasium multi-purpose hall
Lycee Francais International New Indian Model School

Georges Pompidou Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira
19th St, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai 04 282 4313
04 337 4161 nimsdxb.com
lfigp.org Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: 3 – 6 years old Fees (Dhs.): 2,575 – 4,481
Fees (Dhs.): 26,062 KHDA ranking: Acceptable
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Basketball and volleyball
Facilities: Gym and basketball court facilities, science laboratories, computer
library, clinics, playgrounds, sport fields labs, library, clinic, canteen
Lycee Francais International Nibras International School

Georges Pompidou Dubai Investment Park 1
Nr Zayed University, Al Rowaiyah 2 04 885 3330
04 326 0026 nisdubai.ae
lfigp.org Curriculum: US
Age: Grade 1 – 12 Fees (Dhs.): 21,200 – 42,100
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Auditorium, sport areas,
Facilities: Swimming pool, football field, swimming pool, indoor activity centre,
basketball court, gym, auditorium computers, audio visual equipment
The Millennium School Nord Anglia International

Baghdad St, Al Qusais 1, Deira School Dubai
04 298 8567 Hessa St, Al Barsha South 3, Dubai Land
gemsmillenniumschool.com 04 219 9999
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) nainternationalschool.ae
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: IB, British
Facilities: Sporting areas, science KHDA ranking: N/A
laboratories, library, cafeteria, Facilities: Swimming pool, auditorium,
medical centre art studios, theatre spaces

North American Our Own Indian School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
International School Meydan St, Al Qouz 1

Al Khawaneej St, Al Mizhar 1, Mushrif 04 339 1188
04 288 4844 gemsoo-alquoz.com
naischool.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Curriculum: US Age: KG – Grade 12
KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
Facilities: Interactive white boards, music ICT laboratories, playing field, canteen,
and dance studio, cookery club, art studio medical centre
Oasis School The Oxford School Dubai

8B St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira 17A St, Muhaisanah 4, Deira
04 388 1388 04 254 3666
oasisschool.ae oxford.iqraeducation.net
Age: FS 2 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Sport hall, library, science Facilities: Swimming pool, football and
laboratories, clinics, playgrounds, cricket field, basketball court, badminton
sport fields court, ICT lab, multi-purpose hall
Philadelphia Private School

Haleb St, Muhaisanah 4, Deira
04 264 6202
ppsdubai.org
Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 16,391 – 28,068
Facilities: Library, science labs,
auditorium, indoor and outdoor sport
areas, physical education
Ontario International
Canadian School Pristine Private School
Algeria St, Mirdif 6A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 255 9880 04 267 4299
oics.ae pristineschool.com
Curriculum: Canadian Curriculum: British
Age: Pre-KG to Grade 7 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 40,000 – 68,000 Fees (Dhs.): 8,469 – 15,867
Facilities: Science laboratories, visual Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, sport
arts classroom, double gymnasium grounds, covered swimming pool,
interactive audio-visual rooms, science labs
Our Own High School Queen International School

Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif 16th St, Hor Al Anz East, Deira
04 280 0077 04 265 2600
gemsoo-alwarqa.com qisdubai.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British
Age: Grade 1-12 Age: FS 1 – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 7,550 – 13,025 Fees (Dhs.): 13,067 – 24,506
KHDA ranking: Outstanding KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, mathematics and Facilities: Bus service, science
science laboratories, computer science laboratories, playground, library,
centre, playing field, arts and crafts room IT laboratory
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Raffles International School Repton School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
21st St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd,
04 427 1200 Nadd Al Shiba 3
rafflesis.com 04 426 9393
Curriculum: British reptondubai.org
Age: KG 1 – Grade 10 Curriculum: IB, British
Facilities: Theatre, art rooms, dance KHDA ranking: Good
studio, music rooms, science labs, soccer Facilities: Rugby/football pitches, weight
field, pools, basketball courts training and cardio rooms, swimming pool
Raffles World Academy School of Modern Skills

7th St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira St 27, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif
04 427 1300 04 288 7765
rafflesis.com dubaisms.net
Curriculum: British, IB Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 26,807 – 75,059 Fees (Dhs.): 15,707 – 29,501
Facilities: Audio-visual facilities, art and Facilities: Two swimming pools, ICT labs,
music room, dance studio, science and massive multi-purpose hall, smart boards,
computer laboratories, sport hall playground areas, fitness equipment
Rajagiri International School The School of Research

Al Warqa’a 1, Mushrif Science
04 280 0691 Baghdad St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
risdubai.org 04 601 1011
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) srsdubai.ae
Age: KG 1 – Grade 9 Curriculum: British
Facilities: Classrooms with well-presented KHDA ranking: Good
displays, ICT, computer labs, audio visual Facilities: Grass field, swimming pool and
rooms, music rooms, swimming pools open-air training pool, SRS clinic
Rashid School for Boys The Sheffield Private School

Nr Nad Al Sheba Park, Nadd Al Shiba 1, Doha St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 336 1187 sheffield-school.com
rsbdubai.sch.ae Curriculum: British
Curriculum: British, MOE Age: FS 1 – Year 12
Age: 3 – 18 years Fees (Dhs.): 19,450 – 36,677
Fees (Dhs.): Free KHDA ranking: Acceptable
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: science labs, medical care, art
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, education, physical education, computer
outdoor sport areas, physical education laboratories, swimming pool
Regent International School Springdales School Dubai

Al Thanyah 3, The Greens Al Asayel St, Al Qouz 4
04 360 8830 04 338 1311
risdubai.com springdalesdubai.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 37,247 – 85,429 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 30,000
Facilities: 75+ classes, assembly rooms, Facilities: Wi-fi enabled campus, science
specialist labs, library, clinics, playgrounds, laboratories, art, dance and music studios,
sport fields swimming pool

SCHOOLS | Dubai

St Mary’s Catholic High Universal American School
SCHOOLS | Dubai
School Al Rebat St, Al Kheeran

Oud Metha St, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai 04 232 5222
04 337 0252 uasdubai.ae
stmarysdubai.com Curriculum: US
Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 12
Age: Grade 1 – 12 Fees (Dhs.): 31,000 – 69,320
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Indoor gymnasium, track and
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, soccer field, vocal and instrumental music
clinics, playgrounds, sport fields rooms, art rooms, swimming pool
Star International School

7B St, Al Twar 2, Deira
04 263 8999
starschoolaltwar.com
Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 17,510 – 34,640
Facilities: Interactive boards, swimming
pool, auditorium, jungle gym, ICT room,
music room, science lab, library
Uptown School
Star International School Algeria St, Mirdif, Mushrif
24B St, Mirdif, Mushrif 04 251 5001
04 288 4644 uptownschool.ae
starschoolmirdif.com Curriculum: IB
Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 10
KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Libraries, Wi-Fi, art and
Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, music studios, sport fields, teaching and
swimming pool, music room, library, competition swimming pools
ICT lab
The Westminster School

10th St, Al Qusais 1, Deira
04 298 8333
gemsws-ghusais.com
Curriculum: British
Fees (Dhs.): 5,651 – 10,665
Facilities: Libraries, laboratories, art
and craftrooms, music rooms, clinics,
playgrounds, sport fields
Swiss International
Scientific School in Dubai The Winchester School
Al Jadaf, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid Jabal Ali 1, The Gardens
04 375 0600 04 882 0444
sisd.ae thewinchesterschool.com
Age: Pre-K – Grade 6 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 – 85,000 Fees (Dhs.): 11,789 – 26,298
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Auditorium, sport fields, music
clinics, playgrounds, sport fields rooms, art and craft rooms, computer labs,
library, covered play areas, activity rooms

International School of
SCHOOLS | Northern Emirates

Choueifat
Al Hamra, Nr Clock R/A, Umm Al Quwain
06 766 5888
iscuae-sabis.net
Curriculum: SABIS
Age: KG 1 (min 4 years) – Year 5
Fees (Dhs.): 15,000 – 18,900
KHDA ranking: N/A
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
clinics, playgrounds, sport fields
Our Own English High

School
Al Basara Rd, Al Faseel, Fujairah
09 222 7127
gemsoo-fujairah.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 4,450 – 9,510
KHDA ranking: N/A
NORTHERN Facilities: Sport fields, music rooms, art
EMIRATES and craft rooms, library, activity rooms
Ajman Academy Ras Al Khaimah Academy

Shk Ammar St, Al Tala 2, Ajman 19B St, Ras Al Khaimah
06 731 4444 07 236 2441
ajmanacademy.com rakaonline.org
Curriculum: IB, British Curriculum: IB, British
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: Playgroup (min 3 years) – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 30,000-57,000 Fees (Dhs.): 12,486 – 33,852
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: N/A
Facilities: Wi-fi campus, ICT suites, Facilities: Tennis courts, sport field,
auditorium, multi-purpose recreational swimming pool, outdoor covered play
area, swimming pool, football field areas, gymnasium
Fujairah Private Academy The Royal Academy Ajman

Fujairah – Masafi Rd, Halefaath, Fujairah Al Humaideya 1, Ajman
09 222 4001 06 749 4449
fpa.sch.ae royalacademyajman.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: FS1 – Year 13 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 15,000 – 34,000 Fees (Dhs.): 5,095 – 6,470
Facilities: Library, sport field, auditorium, Facilities: Library, laboratories, fully
science laboratory, multi-purpose hall, functional clinic, prayer room, art room,
computer rooms white boards and interactive boards
GEMS Westminster School St Mary’s Catholic High

Ras Al Khaimah School
Seith Al Uraibi, Ras Al Khaimah Sakamkam 2, Fujairah
07 203 5999 09 228 2828
gemswestminsterschool-rak.com stmarysfujairah.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE)
Age: FS 1 – Year 8 Age: KG (min 4 years) – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 16,000 Fees (Dhs.): 5,500 – 10,500
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: N/A
Facilities: Outdoor football fields, Facilities: Chemistry labs, physics labs,
basketball courts, outdoor play areas biology labs, computer labs, play area

GEMS Millennium School
SCHOOLS | Sharjah
Mowaileh Commercial
06 535 8176
gemsmillenniumschool-sharjah.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Fees (Dhs.): 10,400 – 13,650
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
computer science centre, clinics,
playgrounds, sport fields
GEMS Westminster School

Sharjah
King Abdul Aziz St, Mowaileh Commercial
06 542 6323
gemswestminsterschool-sharjah.com
Curriculum: British
Age: FS 1 (min 3 years) – Year 9
Fees (Dhs.): 12,000 – 18,000
KHDA ranking: N/A
Facilities: Sport hall, outdoor football
SHARJAH pitch, cricket nets, ICT and electronics labs
Al Ma’arifa International Gulf Asian English School

Private School Mowaileh Commercial
Al Estiqlal St, Al Yarmook 06 534 0000
06 501 4444 gulfasianenglishschool.com
almarifa-intsch.ae Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Curriculum: US, British, MOE Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Fees (Dhs.): 7,440 – 10,320
KHDA ranking: Good Facilities: Swimming pool, karate,
Facilities: Aerobic gymnasium, swimming library, audio visual rooms, science and
pool, football court, media room technology labs, computer labs
Australian International Ibn Seena English High

School School
Sharjah – Kalba Rd, Al Juraina Al Shahba
06 558 9967 06 558 2071
ais.ae ibnseenaschool.com
Age: KG – Year 12 Age: KG 1 (min 4 years) – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 32,000 – 60,000 Fees (Dhs.): 5,600 – 10,800
Facilities: Music room, conference room, Facilities: Libraries, science laboratories,
swimming pool, gymnasium, medical clinic clinics, playgrounds, sport fields
Delhi Private School The International School of

Maliha Rd, Mowaileh Commercial Choueifat
06 534 5352 University City Rd, Industrial Area 6
dpssharjah.com 06 558 2211
Curriculum: Indian (CISCE) iscrak-sabis.net
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Curriculum: SABIS
Fees (Dhs.): 8,630 – 11,530 Age: KG (min 4 years) – Year 12
KHDA ranking: Outstanding Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 33,000
Facilities: Computer labs, swimming pool, KHDA ranking: Good
creative centre, comprehensive learning Facilities: Computer labs, gymnastics and
portal, counselling centre ballet rooms, gymnasium, swimming pools

International School of Sharjah American
SCHOOLS | Sharjah
Creative Science International School
Shk Khalifa Bin Zayed St Al Qasimi St, Al Ramaqia
06 534 4444 06 538 0000
iscs.sch.ae saissharjah.com
Curriculum: British, MOE Curriculum: US
Age: KG 1 – Grade 13 Age: KG 1 – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 20,000 – 38,000 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 36,500
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: State of the art, IT facilities, Facilities: Swimming pool, playing fields,
sport halls, auditorium and healthcare ICT labs, science labs, medical services
Lycee Francais International Sharjah British

Georges Pompidou International School
Nr Sharjah Science Museum, Al Abar Mowaileh Commercial
06 567 3430 06 534 7722
lfigp.org sharjahbritishschool.com
Curriculum: French Curriculum: British
Age: KG to Grade 6 Age: KG (min 4 years) – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 21,630 – 42,710 Fees (Dhs.): 16,250 – 39,000
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Swimming pool, library, fully
clinics, playgrounds, sport fields air-conditioned classes, sports day
New Indian Model School Sharjah English School

Al Nuaimia St, Al Azra Maliha Rd, Industrial Area 18
06 522 8035 06 558 9304
nimsshj.com sharjahenglishschool.org
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 2,800 – 5,000 per month Fees (Dhs.): 21,000 – 61,000
Facilities: State-of-the-art computer Facilities: audio visual room, swimming
laboratories, table tennis, football, pool, music rooms equipped with musical
volleyball, throwball, cricket, badminton instruments, teaching rooms for ICT
Our Own English High Sharjah International

School – Boys Branch Private School
Shk Khalifa Bin Zayed St Al Qarrayen 5
06 535 5227 06 558 6624
gemsourownenglishboys-sharjah.com sips.ae
Fees (Dhs.): 7,500 – 11,800 Fees (Dhs.): 8,550 – 20,000
Facilities: Library, ICT laboratories, Facilities: Multi-purpose shaded areas,
clinics, multi-purpose hall, sport fields audio visual rooms, science labs
Our Own English High Wesgreen International

School – Girls Branch School
Nr Shj Football Stadium, Industrial Area 6 Maliha Rd, Mowaileh Commercial
06 538 6486 06 534 6333
gemsoo-sharjah.com wesgreen.net
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: Nursery – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 6,410 – 12,010 Fees (Dhs.): 13,575 – 42,588
Facilities: Library, ICT, play area, Facilities: Football, cricket, volleyball,
audio-visual room, art room, music hall swimming pool, school clinic

UNIVERSITIES
With so much choice, why look abroad for further education?
Universities and higher In addition, there are also plenty

education in Dubai of college options, international
In the past, the vast majority of expat correspondence courses and distance
teenagers returned to their home countries learning schemes available. The UK-based
when moving from secondary to tertiary Open University (open.ac.uk) is also here
education. Now, a growing number of and UNISA (University of South Africa)
institutions within Dubai and the other has also recently opened an office in
emirates entice more people into studying Dubai (unisa.ac.za).
in the UAE, with degrees and diplomas
offered in the arts, sciences, business, Universities in Abu Dhabi
engineering and technology. There are also Public universities are open to everyone:
a number of opportunities for post-graduate Zayed University has been upgraded and
study here in the UAE. Many institutions are relocated, while Abu Dhabi Vocational
based at Knowledge Village (kv.ae) near Education and Training Institute has
Dubai’s Media City and Internet City, and provided vocational training in health,
Dubai International Academic City (diacedu. law and tourism since 2007. International
ae), on the outskirts. universities and colleges have grown
Public institutions are free for UAE more numerous, reflecting increased
citizens, but the amount of international interest in higher education, and both
universities is increasing as the interest New York University and the Paris-
in higher education grows. In particular, Sorbonne University have branches
many UK institutions are looking to tap in the emirate. The New York Film
into the growing number of business Academy Abu Dhabi offers both two-
schools in Dubai; the London Business year and shorter courses in acting and
School (london.edu) is based in DIFC, film making, while the Masdar Institute
as is Cass (cass.city.ac.uk, formerly City of Science & Technology provides
University Business School). Warwick cutting-edge programmes based around
Business School (wbs.ac.uk) has been sustainable development.
offering MBAs in Dubai since 2003. Some
of the universities, including several of the Elsewhere in the UAE
ones above, offer students the opportunity All of the emirates have their own
to study part-time, or in a structured universities. Sharjah’s university is a
e-learning environment through the use of pioneer in academia, scientific research
a range of learning strategies. and the arts and offers 80 programmes
at the bachelors, masters and doctorate
levels. Ajman University of Science &
Technology offers students state-of-the-
NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery
art technology while remaining grounded
Located at the NYU campus on Saadiyat Island’s cultural
in the local culture. It also has a campus
district, the impressive NYUAD Art Gallery displays
in Fujairah. In Umm Al Quwain, the
museum-quality exhibitions covering past and present
Emirates Canadian University College
subjects with a special emphasis on the region. A second
offers language and business courses,
gallery, the Project Room in their Arts Centre, highlights
and the American University of Ras Al
community-driven works of art. Free admission.
Khaimah specialises in engineering,
business and arts and sciences.

Centre of Excellence for
UNIVERSITIES | Abu Dhabi

Applied Research & Training
Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Wahdah
02 404 8501
certonline.com
Courses offered: Accounting, Business
Administration/Management, Financial
Studies, Health Environment and Safety
(HSE), Human Resources, Information
Technology, Leadership Organisation
(Foundation diploma, ICDL Certification)
Emirates College of
Technology
Millennium Tower, Al Danah
02 626 6010
ect.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business
Administration, Management,
Communication, E-commerce
and Marketing, Accounting, Mass
Communication and Public Relations
ABU DHABI (Two-year Diploma, BA)
Abu Dhabi University European International

Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Rd, College
Khalifa City Dhafeer St, Al Matar
800 23968 02 449 1450
adu.ac.ae eic.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Courses offered: Banking and Finance,
Architecture, Arts, Culture and Heritage Destination and Leisure Management,
Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Hotel and
Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Tourism Management, Marketing
Human Resources Management, Marketing and Sales
(BA, MA, BSc, MSc) (ABA, BBA, Foundation diploma, MBA)
Abu Dhabi Vocational Khalifa University

Education & Training Shakhbout Bin Sultan St,
Institute Hadabat Al Zaafaran
Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Rd, Al Maqta 02 401 8000
02 508 2700 kustar.ac.ae
adveti.abudhabi.ae Courses offered: Aerospace Engineering,
Courses offered: Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering,
Environmental Health and Safety, Human Computer Engineering, Communication
Resource Management, IT Multimedia, IT Engineering, Industrial and Systems
Networking Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
(Diploma, High Diploma) (BSc, MSc, MA, PhD)
Al Hosn University Masdar Institute of Science

Nr Shk Sultan Bin Zayed Stadium & Technology
02 407 0700 Nr Abu Dhabi Airport, Khalifa City
alhosnu.ae 02 810 9333
Courses offered: Architectural masdar.ac.ae
Engineering, Business Administration, Courses offered: Chemical Engineering,
Civil Engineering, Education (English and Computing and Information Science,
Arabic) Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering
Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems and Management, Sustainable
Urban Planning Critical Infrastructure
(BBA, BID, MBA, MBE) (MSc, PhD)

New York Film Academy
UNIVERSITIES | Al Ain
Abu Dhabi
02 446 6442
nyfa.edu
Courses offered: Filmmaking, Acting,
Fine Arts, Photography, Producing, 3D
Animation School, Cinematography, Music
Video, Music Theatre, Game Design,
Journalism, Dance, Screenwriting,
(AFA, BA, BFA, MA, MFA, short courses)
New York Institute of

Technology
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) AL AIN
New York University Al Ain Men’s College
Abu Dhabi Nayan The First St, Zoo District
Hamdan Bin Mohammed St, 03 782 0888
Markaziya West hct.ac.ae
02 628 4000 Courses offered: Aeronautical
nyuad.nyu.edu Engineering, Applied Communications,
Courses offered: Business and Business Administration, Computer
Organisational Studies, Education, Information Science, Early Childhood
Journalism, Law, Leadership and Social Education, Engineering Technology,
Entrepreneurship, Cultural Heritage Studies Healthcare Administration, Nursing
(BA, BSc) (BASc, BEd, BSc)
Paris Sorbonne University Al Ain University of Science

Abu Dhabi & Technology
Al Reem Island Hamdan Bin Mohammed St, Al Jimi
02 656 9555 03 702 4888
sorbonne.ae aau.ac.ae
Courses offered: Applied Foreign Courses offered: Accounting, Computer
Languages (LEA), French and Comparative Engineering, Computer Science,
Literature, Geography and Planning, Finance and Banking, Network and
History of Art and Museum Studies, Communications Engineering, Law,
International Business Law, Social Sciences Management, Software Engineering
(BA, BP, MA) (BA, BSc, BEd, BBA, MA, MBA)
Zayed University Al Ain Women’s College

Al Hiyar Rd, Zayed City Nahyan The First St, Falaj Hazza’a
02 599 3111 03 782 0777
zu.ac.ae hct.ac.ae
Courses offered: Art and Design, Biology, Courses offered: Aeronautical
Business, Communication and Media Engineering, Applied Communications,
Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Emirati Business Administration, Computer
Studies, Environmental Science, Judicial Information Science, Early Childhood
Studies, Multimedia Design, Psychology, Education, Engineering Technology,
Public Health and Nutrition Health Sciences
(BA, BS, BSEd, MA, MM, MEd, MS) (BASc, BEd, BSc)

The British University
UNIVERSITIES | Dubai
in Dubai
Block 11, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2
04 391 3626
buid.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting and
Finance, Architecture, Business
Management, Computer Science,
Construction Management, Industrial
Engineering, Structural Engineering
(BA, BSc, MSc, PhD)
Canadian University
of Dubai
Al Badaa’ St, Al Satwa, Jumeira
04 321 9090
cud.ac.ae
Courses offered: Environment and
Health Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Architecture and
Interior Design, Engineering and Applied
Science and Technology
DUBAI (BA, MA, BBA, MBA)
American College of Dubai Cass Business School

Al Rebat St, Al Garhoud, Deira Gate Village Bldg 2, Zaa’beel 2, Bur Dubai
04 282 9992 04 401 9316
acd.ac.ae cass.city.ac.uk
Courses offered: Accounting, Courses offered: Accounting and
Anthropology, Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, Aviation,
Economics, English, Finance, Humanities, Banking and International Finance,
Information Technology, Marketing, Business Studies, International Business
Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy, Law, Marketing, Management, Shipping
Psychology, Science, Sociology and Energy. Part-time courses are available
(BA, Bsc, BBA) (EMBA, LLM, MBA, PhD)
American University in Dubai School of Dental

Dubai Medicine
Shk Zayed Rd, Al Sufouh 2 Bldg 34, Umm Hurair 2, Bur Dubai
04 399 9000 04 424 8777
aud.edu dsdm.ac.ae
Courses offered: Architecture, Business Courses offered: Endodontics, Oral
Administration, Civil Engineering, Surgery, Orthodontics Periodontics,
Eastern Studies, Electrical and Computer Paediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics
Engineering, Interior Design, Mechanical Courses include clinical care and
Engineering, Visual Communication research training.
(BFA, BSc, MBA, MEd) (MSc)
Amity University Dubai Dubai Women’s College –

Block 10, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 HCT
04 455 4900 Baghdad St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
amityuniversity.ae 04 267 2929
Courses offered: Architecture, Banking dwc.hct.ac.ae
and Insurance, Computer Science Courses offered: Applied
and Engineering, Hospitality, Interior Communications, Business, Computer
Design, Science and Technology, Tourism and Information Science, Education,
Administration, Transport and Logistics, Engineering, Health Sciences
Urban and Real Estate Management Mature students welcome
(BA, BBA, BSc, MBA) (BA)

Edinburgh Business School Heriot Watt University
Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif Dubai

04 364 1387 Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
ebsglobal.net 04 435 8700
Courses offered: Accounting, Business hw.ac.uk
Administration (Doctorate), Economics, Courses offered: Accountancy and
Finance, Human Resource Management, Finance, Business Administration,
Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Engineering, Languages, Fashion
Strategic Planning Marketing and Retail, Interior Design and
Part-time courses also available Built Environment, Textile and Design
(MBA, MSc, DBA, PhD) (BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD)
EMDI Institute of Media & Hult International Business

Communication School
Block 13, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira Abdullah Omran Taryam St, Al Sufouh 2
04 433 2833 04 427 5800
emdiworld.com hult.edu
Courses offered: Advertising and Design, Courses offered: Accountancy,
Digital Communication, Event Management, Management, Marketing, International
Journalism and PR, Wedding Planning, Business, Social Entrepreneurship,
Radio Jockeying and Programming, Print Business Administration
Journalism, Public Relations Part-time courses available
(Diploma) (MBA, EMBA, MIB)
The Emirates Academy of Institute of Management

Hospitality Management Technology
Bldg 69, Al Sheraa St, Umm Suqeim 3 Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif
04 315 5555 04 422 7244
emiratesacademy.edu imtdubai.ac.ae
Courses offered: Tourism and Hospitality Courses offered: Bachelor of Science
Business, Management Accounting, in Business Administration, Masters in
Business Ethics, Human Resource Business Administration and Executive
Management, Strategic Management, Masters in Business Administration
Marketing, Statistics, Foreign Languages Offers international exchange programmes
(ABA, BBA, MBA) (BSBA, MBA, Executive MBA)
Esmod Dubai Lotus Educational Institute

Block 4, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 Block 13, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 429 1228 04 391 1718
esmod-dubai.com lotus.ae
Courses offered: Design and Pattern Courses offered: Art History, Collage,
Making, Fashion Make-up, Haute Couture Composition, Drawing, Holistic Training,
Techniques, Illustrator and Photoshop, Interior and Graphic Design, Painting,
Makeup and Perfume, Marketing, Special Portraits, Photography, Mixed Media
Effects Make-up Painting, Understanding Colours,
Includes summer workshops Visual Literacy
(Short courses to three-year programmes) (Lotus Certificate)
European University College Manchester Business School

Ibn Sina Bldg, Riyadh St, Umm Hurair 2 Block 2B, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 362 4787 04 446 8664
euc.ac.ae mbs.ac.uk
Courses offered: Advanced Education Courses offered: Accounting, Economics,
in General Dentistry, Endodontics, Dental Finance, Financial Engineering, Human
Assisting, Implantology, Oral Implantology, Resource, Information Technology
Orthodontics,Paediatric Dentistry, Management for Business International
Restorative and Prosthodontics Business, Marketing and Business
(ADDA, Assoc. Degree, MSc, Specialty Analysis, Psychology
Certificate) (MBA, DBA)


Manipal University Dubai SAE Institute Dubai
Al Rowaiyah 2, Mushrif Block 16, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira

04 429 0777 04 361 6173
manipaldubai.com dubai.sae.edu
Courses offered: Interior Design, Graph Courses offered: Acting, Animation,
Design, Architecture, Biotechnology, Audio, Film, Game Development, Graphic
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Design, Interactive Technologies (Web
Mechatronics Engineering, Civil Development), Mobile Application
Engineering, Computer Science, Business Development, Final Cut Pro X,
Administration Photography, Web Design
(BA, BSc, MBA, MSc) (BA, Diploma, Short courses)
Michigan State University University of Bradford

Dubai Block 13, Al Bourooj St, Al Sufouh 2
Block 2B, Al Sufouh St, Al Sufouh 2 04 439 3694
04 446 5147 bradford.ac.uk
dubai.msu.edu Courses offered: Executive MBA Studied
Courses offered: Accounting, Arts and part-time over two years, the programme
Humanities, Business Administration, Civil is aimed at ambitious managers who want
Engineering, Computer Science, History, to study while they work
Interior Design, Nursing, Psychology, Three-day block weekend teaching every
Urban and Regional Planning four to six weeks
(BA, BSc, BFA, MA, MSc) (MBA)
Middlesex University Dubai University of Dubai

Al Sufouh St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira Al Masaood Bldg, Al Maktoum St, Al Rigga
04 367 8100 04 224 2472
mdx.ac ud.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Applied Courses offered: Accounting, Finance
Psychology, Finance, Human Resource, and Banking, Management, Marketing,
International Relations and Media Human Resources Management,
Management International Tourism, LLB Entrepreneurship, Management, Supply
Honours, Management, Marketing, Media Chain and Logistics Management,
and Communication Information Technology
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc) (BBA, CIS, MBA, MS, LLM, PhD)
Murdoch University University of Wollongong in

International Study Centre Dubai
Block 10, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2 Al Falak St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 435 5700 04 367 2400
murdoch.edu.au uowdubai.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting, Psychology, Courses offered: Accounting, Business
Asian Studies, Australian Migration Law and and Management, Computer Science,
Practice, Biological Studies, Business Law, Engineering, Finance, Information
Engineering, Community Development, Science, International Studies, Languages,
Cyber Forensics and Information Security Multimedia and Game Development
(BA, BSc, MHRM, MEd, MBA) (BBA, BSc, MMC, MIST)
Rochester Institute of Zayed University –

Technology Knowledge Village Campus
Techno Point Bldg, Nadd Hessa, Mushrif Al Bourooj St, Al Sufouh 2, Jumeira
04 371 2000 04 402 1111
dubai.rit.edu zu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Architecture, Courses offered: Business Sciences,
Engineering, Film and Animation, Communication and Media Science, Emirati
Medical Illustration, Metal and Jewellery Studies, International Studies, Public
Design, Art, Management School, Health and Nutrition, Multimedia Design
Environmental Sciences and Islamic Studies
(BS, BFA, MSc, MBA, ME PhD) (BA, MA, BSc, MSc, MEd)


UNIVERSITIES | Northern Emirates
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
Ajman University of Science Gulf Medical University
& Technology Nr Khalifa Hospital, University St,
University St, Al Jurf 1, Ajman Al Jurf 1, Ajman
06 748 2222 06 743 1333
ajman.ac.ae gmu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business Courses offered: Anaesthesia and
Administration, Dentistry, Education and Surgical Technology, Biomedical Sciences,
Basic Sciences, Engineering, Information Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies Health
Technology, Law, Mass Communication Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences,
and Humanities, Pharmacy and Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy,
Health Sciences Physical Therapy
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc) (BBMS, BHS, MPH, MSc)
American University of Ras RAK Medical & Health

Al Khaimah Sciences University
Shk Saqr Bin Khalid Rd, Ras Al Khaimah Khuzam St, Al Juwais, Ras Al Khaimah
07 221 0900 07 226 9999
aurak.ac.ae rakmhsu.com
Courses offered: Business Courses offered: Clinical Pharmacy,
Administration, Computer Engineering, Dental Sciences, Dental Surgery,
Computer Sciences, Electronics and Medicine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical
Communications Engineering, Finance, Chemistry, Surgery
Human Resource Management, Marketing Part-time courses are available
(BA, BSc) (BDS, BPharm, BSN, MBBS)
City University College of University of Bolton

Ajman Shk Saqr Bin Khalid St, Ras Al Khaimah
College St, Al-Nuaimia, Ajman 07 221 1221
06 731 5000 bolton.ac.uk/UAECampus
cuca.ae Courses offered: Accountancy,
Courses offered: Finance and Business Management, Civil Engineering,
Accounting, Human Resource Management Computing, Human Resource
(English and Arabic), Management Management, Information Technology,
Information Systems, Law in Arabic, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Supply
Hospitality and Tourism Management Chain Management
(BBA) (BA, BEng, MBA, MSc)

UNIVERSITIES | Sharjah
Image: Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority
SHARJAH
American University of Skyline University College
Sharjah University City Rd, Mowaileh Commercial
University City Rd, University City 06 544 1155
06 515 5555 skylineuniversity.com
aus.edu Courses offered: Business Education,
Courses offered: Architecture, Art and Finance, General Education, Human
Design, Arts and Sciences, Business Resource Management, Information
Administration, Engineering, English Systems Marketing, International Business,
Language and Literature, Environmental Strategic Management and Leadership,
Sciences, Mathematics, Multimedia Design Travel and Tourism Management
(BA, BSc, MA, MBA, MSc) (BBA, MBA)
Sharjah Women’s College University of Sharjah

University City Rd, University City University City Rd, University City
06 558 5333 06 558 5000
shct.hct.ac.ae sharjah.ac.ae
Courses offered: Animation, Applied Courses offered: Accounting, Applied
Communications, Business Administration, Psychology, Arabic Language and
Computer and Information Science, Literature, Business Administration,
Civil Engineering, Health Sciences Engineering Management, English
and Community Studies, Engineering, Language and Literature, Finance,
Engineering Technology, Pharmacy, Social History and Islamic Civilisation
Work (BA, BEd, BSc) (BA, BSc, MA, MSc, PhD)

EXTRA CURRICULAR FUN
Learning doesn’t have to end when the school bell rings
Many schools run ECAs (Extra Curricular winter) and play centres (in the summer)
Activities) from kindergarten upwards. around Dubai for their own impromptu
Generally, the younger years only have after-school activities, so new families
one ECA a week for 30-60 minutes shouldn’t worry about long afternoons
directly after school, while the older years and bored kids.
may have multiple classes at various
times. School-run ECAs are often included Scouts abroad
in the school fees, however independent The British Scouting Overseas (BSO)
companies also hold classes at schools group has supported UK scouting in the
during the afternoons, evenings and at UAE since it was founded in 2012. The
weekends and holidays, and charge fees movement is classed as an independent
for the term. educational UK charity.
Clubs in Dubai Clubs in Abu Dhabi

Turning Pointe runs ballet classes for all Sporty children between 5 and 12 years
ages in various schools around Dubai, of age can enjoy swimming, tennis, ballet,
as does Kids’ Theatre Works, while karate, football, a climbing wall, kayaking
Active Sports Academy, Esports and and many more activities at The Club
Elite offer football training and a range (the-club.com), while tennis fans can sign
of sport classes. If your kids are super up at the Clark Francis Tennis Academy
sporty, there are a number of academies in the capital. Zayed Sports City (zsc.ae)
that can develop their talents – would- has a vast choice of sports and activities to
be Federers should sign up with the choose from.
Clark Francis Tennis Academy, budding Abu Dhabi Mums (abudhabimums.ae) is
Beckhams can hone their skills with the a non-profit group for pre-school children.
International Football Academy or UAE Open to anyone who is expecting or has
English Soccer School of Excellence, children up to the age of 5 years, members
wanna-be Olympic gold medallists should receive discounts at various outlets in the
dive in with Australian International Swim city and Christmas and Easter parties are
Schools and potential Bruce Lees can kick organised. Their forum is also a great
it with various clubs around Dubai. Many source of information on many Abu Dhabi
parents get together in the parks (in the related subjects.
Keep the kids happy

For a taste of the past, and
guaranteed to get the little ones
excited, flag 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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AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Choose from a wide variety 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 DUBAI

Abu Dhabi Combat Club Active Sports Academy
Shakhbout Bin Sultan St, Al Mushrif Al Rebat St, Al Kheeran,
adcombat.com 050 559 7055
This club focuses on Brazilian jiu-jitsu but activeuae.com
also cross-trains in boxing, kickboxing, This academy organises coaching classes
judo and wrestling. Membership costs around Dubai covering tennis, soccer,
Dhs.200 per month. Daily classes take cricket, swimming and gymnastics. It
place from 5:00pm to 6:00pm for kids also runs tournaments, as well as holiday
(excluding Fridays and Saturdays). camps through the school break periods.
Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Basketball Academy

Hockey of Dubai
Zayed Sports City, Al Khaleej Al Arabi St Raffles International School, Umm Suqeim 3
02 445 6732 056 683 0665
zsc.ae badubai.com
This youth ice hockey club is for boys and Kids can learn everything there is to know
girls aged five to 18. Practice sessions about basketball at this academy, which
are held at Zayed Sports City and the hosts clinics, camps, leagues and pick-up
teams participate in local tournaments. sessions. Highly qualified staff are properly
The club also holds an annual camp with trained to teach children. Call Marc Roberts
professional Canadian coaches. for more information.
Abu Dhabi Island Hash Dubai Little League

House Harriers Nr Al Qouz Pond Park, Al Qouz 2
Various locations 050 293 3855
050 669 2667 eteamz.com/DubaiLittleLeague
auh4.org Parent volunteers field more than 20
This casual hash meets on Monday nights. baseball teams for boys and girls aged
Membership costs Dhs.150 and includes a five to 16. Beginners welcome. Dhs.1,200
welcome pack and t-shirt. Under 16s join registration includes season fees, team
free with parents. Runs cost Dhs.50 for picture, uniform and year-end trophy.
adults and Dhs.20 for under 16s. Run cost For more information, contact Isabelle at
for non-members is Dhs.75. dubailittleleague2013@gmail.com.
Noah’s Ark Art & Music Dubai Motocross Club

Institute Nr Jebel Ali Go Kart Track, Hessyan 1
Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St, Al Karamah 055 388 6279
02 641 9793 Dubai Motocross (DMX) features
noahsarkjingles.com two tracks, one for juniors and one
The musically minded can join the Singing for seniors, and organises eight
Juniors and take part in Jingle instrument championship events per year. The entry
lessons (piano, guitar, drums and keyboard fee is Dhs.150 for members and Dhs.250
lessons are covered). Budding Picassos can for non-members. Practice fees start at
also get creative with courses in drawing, Dhs.50 during the week and Dhs.75
painting and crafts. at weekends.

Dubai Olympic Gymnastics International Football
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS | Dubai

Club Academy
Al Raya Girls School, 18th St, Al Wasl Shk Noora Bldg, Al Thanyah 1, Jabal Ali
050 765 1515 04 454 1683
dubai-gymnastics.com ifasport.com
UK gymnastics champion Dean Johnstone The academy offers training for youngsters
runs this club which offers courses aged four to 16, by internationally qualified
for gymnasts of all levels. Classes are coaches, and provides tailored coaching to
scheduled to correspond with the school schools as well as existing teams. Teams
terms, and there are also summer camps play in several leagues. Pitch hire for
during the holidays. games and events is also available.
Dubai Sandstorms Ice Kids’ Theatre Works

Hockey Club Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha 1
Al Nasr Leisureland, Oud Metha 04 341 4777
050 650 6445 kidstheatreworks.com
eteamz.com/dubaisandstorm If your kids are budding superstars, Kids’
The emphasis is on teamwork and Theatre Works is a good start. It runs
sportsmanship. Practice sessions are held classes in creative drama, musical theatre,
twice a week for kids aged four to 18. acting, dance, youth theatre, music and
Matches are played against teams from the scene work for children aged three and
UAE, Oman and Qatar. You can buy hockey over in various locations throughout Dubai,
kit on the club’s website. including DUCTAC Mall of the Emirates.
Dubai Schools Football Socatots

League Dubai Sports City Football Academy
Various locations 04 448 1555
04 296 6804 footballacademydubai.com
dsfl.leaguerepublic.com This is a fun, musical, soccer play
This is the umbrella organisation that programme for toddlers from walking
oversees league football for girls and boys age to five years old. It covers aspects of
in Dubai. Children wishing to participate physical, mental and social development
should do so through their schools, but and involves parent participation. Sessions,
questions about league set-up, results and held from Thursday to Saturday, also take
fixtures can usually be answered here. place at Emirates International School.
Emirates Equestrian Centre Soccer Kids Dubai

Nr Bab Al Shams, Manteqat Al Qanah Various locations
050 587 7656 055 207 3168
emiratesequestriancentre.com soccerkidsdubai.com
Home to more than 80 horses, facilities Soccer Kids Dubai offers soccer training
here include an international-sized floodlit aimed at all levels of skill for children
arena, riding school and dressage and aged three to 16 years old, in locations
lunging rings. It can cater to very small all across Dubai. The school also hosts
children and hosts regular competitions, soccer camps during the school holidays
gymkhanas and shows. The centre offers and has facilities for organising
clinics and stable management courses. children’s parties.
Football Planet Academy Turning Pointe

Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif, Mushrif V23 Bldg, Warsan 1, Mushrif
04 231 6274 04 422 1592
theplaymania.com turningpointe.ae
Participants at this hugely popular Turning Pointe has over 35 dance studios
Playnation venue undergo a series of in the UAE, offering everything from
challenges to improve their skills. If the ballet to hip hop and street jazz, all
Training Academy and Powerplay simulated aimed at children aged three and over,
stadium experience whet the appetite, with Royal Academy of Dance Syllabus
there’s a huge indoor multisports pitch that and Examinations. All teachers are fully
can be hired for matches. qualified and recruited from the UK.

From tots to teens, let their
imagination and energy run free
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ATTRACTIONS
During the cooler months (October to (minimonsters.ae) has one of the UAE’s
May), kids can enjoy many parks and largest entertainment zones. The indoor
beaches, with playgrounds for varying trampoline centre Jump Boxx has lots of
ages. In Dubai, try Zabeel Park, or Abu interconnected trampolines, ball pools and
Dhabi’s Mushrif Central Park. The water springy areas for kids to jump on and into.
parks at Atlantis, The Palm and Wild
Wadi are amazing too. Public beaches are Summer camps
popular and there are plenty to choose There are various sports and activity
from, including Kite Beach, Jumeirah clubs that run after-school activities
Beach Residence and the Open Beach, and summer camps, plus some great
next to the iconic Burj Al Arab. kids’ attractions such as KidZania and
During the warmer months (June ice-skating inside Dubai Mall. For up-to-
to September) the many indoor play date information on family events and
areas keep your kids from getting bored activities, visit uae4kidz.biz.
and overheated. Ski Dubai at Mall of Read the papers and look online to find
the Emirates is world famous, Fun City out about shows or events. Many malls
(funcity.ae) offers soft play facilities put on entertainment during Eid, Dubai
across the country, while Mini Monsters Shopping Festival and school holidays.
Most of the major malls in the UAE
have activity centres, one of the most
Across the UAE popular being Fun Works at the new Yas
Hili Fun City in Al Ain is a theme park with more than Mall and Fun City at Dalma Mall, Abu
30 attractions and a picnic area. Or to cool off, Ice Dhabi. Adventure HQ’s Adventure Zone at
Land Water Park in Ras Al Khaimah has water rides, Dalma Mall has a skateboard park, bike
‘ice’-capped mountains and Penguin Falls, the tallest track, trampolines and rock climbing that
manmade waterfall in the world. Sharjah’s Adventureland kids can all enjoy in half-hourly sessions.
is a jungle-themed indoor attraction with 25 thrilling rides Most language schools run summer
and a go-kart track, and Dreamland Aqua Park in Umm Al courses for kids, or alternatively, contact
Quwain offers more aquatic fun. Active Sports Academy, which arranges
sporty summer camps around Dubai.

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
Part of what makes the UAE such a
wonderful place to raise a family is the
wide range of activities on offer
ABU DHABI
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 Murjan Splash Park

12th St, Al Rahba Khalifa Park, Al Matar
02 501 0000 02 441 7332
emiratesparkzoo.com murjansplashpark.weebly.com
This zoo houses more than 2,000 species, This mini water park aimed at children
including white tigers, blue monkeys and aged three to 12 packs a lot of fun into a
brown bears. The emphasis is on allowing small space, and at an affordable price.
you to get close to your favourite animals; There’s an enormous water play climbing
for example, at the Giraffe Cafe, visitors structure, waterslides and a giant tipping
can feed the giraffes and zebras. Kids can bucket, plus a surfboard simulator where
even volunteer as a zoo keeper. mini surfers can test their skills.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island West Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island West
02 496 8000 02 414 2000
ferrariworldabudhabi.com yaswaterworld.com
Part Formula 1 amusement park and part This gargantuan water park on Yas Island
museum dedicated to the Italian supercar, boasts 43 rides, slides and attractions, and
there’s plenty to keep kids entertained, as there’s something for everyone. For thrill
well as rides for older adrenaline junkies. seekers, the Liwa Loop – the first of its
Try Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest kind in the Middle East – is a near-vertical
rollercoaster, which reaches high speeds of drop that shoots you through a winding
up to 240kmph. loop at an incredible speed.
Hili Fun City Zayed Sports City

Hili, Al Ain Al Khaleej Al Arabi St, Al Madina Al Riyadiya
03 784 5542 02 403 4200
hilifuncity.ae zsc.ae
This 22 hectare theme park has more This superb complex caters for all your
than 30 rides and attractions, ranging sporting needs. A number of local football
from gentle rides for younger children to and rugby clubs call it home, thanks to the
nail-biting, high-flying challenges for teens excellent grass pitches. Plus, it’s arguably
and adults, like the terrifying Sky Flyer. It’s the top destination in the city for tennis,
also a scenic picnic spot for relaxed get- tenpin bowling and ice skating, with
togethers with friends. facilities for each of a world-class level.

Jump Boxx
KIDS’ ACTIVITIES | Dubai

Uptown Mirdif Mall, Algeria St, Mirdif
04 288 5744
jump-boxx.com
Jump at Dubai’s newest trampoline park
and enjoy a myriad of interconnected
trampolines, dodge-ball, slam dunk and
a foam pit. A session at Jump Boxx will
also boost fitness levels and burn calories.
Suitable for children aged three years and
over. Birthday party packages available.
KidZania
The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa
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 fireman
(complete with a fire truck and fake fire) to
being a pilot, doctor or a designer.
DUBAI
Aqua Play Little Explorers
Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif
04 231 6307 800 386
theplaymania.com theplaymania.com
An indoor play centre in Mirdif City Centre Little Explorers offers an exciting mix of
boasts a swinging pirate ship, log flume education and entertainment for children
ride, water guns and bumper boats. It’s a from two to seven. It is jam-packed with
child-friendly (and wallet-friendly) change fun learning experiences. There are more
from the usual outdoor water parks. Plus, than 80 different activities in all, and you
the fact that it’s indoors makes it perfect can leave the kids under supervised care
for the summer months. while you shop.
Dubai Aquarium & SEGA Republic

Underwater Zoo The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa
The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa 04 448 8484
04 448 5200 segarepublic.com
thedubaiaquarium.com Big kids as well as little ones will find
This aquarium houses over 33,000 tropical enough thrills to satisfy at SEGA Republic,
fish. Walk through the 270° viewing tunnel including the dizzying Halfpipe Canyon,
to see its exotic inhabitants, including which sees you working your ‘snowboard’
fearsome sand tiger sharks. Also well to spin higher and faster. Choose from 170
worth a visit is the Underwater Zoo, which amusement games that allow you to win
is home to penguins, turtles and alligators. tickets to exchange for prizes.
Dubai Dolphinarium Tee & Putt Mini Golf

Creek Park, Riyadh St, Bur Dubai Wafi, Shk Rashid Rd, Umm Hurair 2
04 336 9773 04 357 3290
dubaidolphinarium.ae teeandputt.com
The main attraction is the seal and A glow-in-the-dark world of UV lights and
dolphin show, featuring Black Sea surreal outer space designs, all set to a
bottlenose dolphins and northern fur lively pop soundtrack. There are 18 holes,
seals. Plus, the Dolphinarium also runs the all with different obstacles that follow the
only exotic bird show in the UAE, in Creek space theme. Kids can paint their own
Park, where you can watch these colourful designs onto glow-in-the-dark t-shirts or
creatures perform. get their faces painted.

KIDS’ ACTIVITIES | Northern Emirates
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
Adventureland Dreamland Aqua Park
Sahara Centre, Al Nahda St, Sharjah E11, Nr Barracuda Beach Resort,
06 531 6363 Umm Al Quwain
adventureland-sharjah.com 06 768 1888
Adventureland’s recent revamp has made dreamlanduae.com
it a popular indoor attraction with a new This popular water park has more than
jungle theme and 25 major thrill rides and 35 rides, including four thrilling ‘twisting
attractions including a family fun train and dragons’. There’s also a lazy river, a
a two-level indoor go-kart track. There’s floating pool and plenty of aqua fun for the
something for all ages, plus a cafe where whole family. Fridays and public holidays
parents can relax while the kids play. are reserved for families.
Al Tamimi Stables Ice Land Water Park

Nr Al Zubair Municipality Bldg, Sharjah Shk Mohd Bin Salem Rd, Ras Al Khaimah
06 743 1122 07 206 7888
tamimistables.com icelandwaterpark.com
This private but friendly farm offers With ice-capped mountains and plastic
kids the chance to get up close to their penguins in the middle of a desert
favourite animals, from little mice to fluffy landscape, this polar-themed water park is
rabbits and even a friendly parrot. There a sight to behold. Check out Penguin Bay,
are also pony rides, falcon shows, horse an interactive play area that’s home to a
displays and guided nature trails, making giant rain dance pool, and Penguin Falls, a
for the perfect family day out. huge man-made waterfall.
Al Montazah Waterpark Sharjah Aquarium

Al Montazah Park, Al Arouba St, Sharjah Al Khan St, Al Khan, Sharjah
06 511 0555 06 528 5288
almontazah.ae sharjahaquarium.ae
Sharjah’s thrilling waterpark promises Step inside the Sharjah Aquarium and you
plenty of aquatic fun, gallons of excitement will find more than 250 marine species.
and even relaxation. From fantastically- Particular attention is paid to those found
fast slides to the ultra calm waters of the in the Gulf and the reefs off Sharjah’s
Wadi pool, the mix of rides, amusements east coast enclaves, including clownfish,
and stunning scenery makes this an seahorses, turtles, rays and reef sharks.
exhilarating day out for the whole family. Displays are colourful and informative.

Make the most of
your free time
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Kotwals Nursery 7 Gulf Montessori Nursery 14 Al Murooj English School 20
Ladybird Nursery School 8 Home Grown Eco Nursery 14 Al Nasr English Nursery 20
Leens Nursery 8 Hope Montessori Nursery 14 Balloon Nursery 21
Les Fanfans Nursery 8 Hopscotch Nursery 14 Bluebells Nursery 21
Little Bird Nursery 8 Horizon Kids Nursery 14 British Orchard Nursery 21
Little Buds Nursery 8 IDEA Early Learning Center 14 Future Int’l Nursery 21
Little Gemz 8 Indigo Valley Nursery 15 Kids Paradise Nursery 21
Little Smarties Nursery 8 Jumeirah Int’l Nursery 15 Little Star British Nursery 21
Mosaic Nursery 8 Kensington Nursery, The 15 Lollipop Nursery 21
My Babies Nursery 8 Key Nursery 15 Pippen Park Nursery Qadisia 21
Noah’s Ark Nursery 8 Kiddy Planet Nursery 15 Sharjah English School 21
Odyssey Nursery 9 Kids Cottage Nursery 15
Pony Nursery 9 Kids Island Nursery 15
SCHOOLS 24
Radiant Montessori Nursery 9 Kids Palace Nursery 15
Redwood Nursery 9 Kids Zone Nursery 15 Abu Dhabi 24
Stepping Stones Nursery 9 Kidville 16 ABC Private School 24
Sunny Meadows 9 Kidz Venture 16 Abu Dhabi Int’l Private School 24
Teddy Bear Nursery 9 Ladybird Nursery 16 Ajyal Int’l School 24
Windsor Nursery 9 Lakes Village Nursery 16 Al Bateen Secondary School 24
Little Champions Nursery 16 Al Ittihad National School 24
Dubai 10 Little GEMS Int’l 16 Al Muna Primary School 25
Alphabet Street Nursery 10 Little Hands Kids Club 16 Al Mushrif School 26
Ambassador Kindergarten 10 Little Horizon 16 Al Nahda National
Arabian Ranches Nursery 10 Little Land Nursery 16 Schools – Boys 24
Art Kid Nursery & Daycare 10 Little Learners Nursery 17 Al Nahda National
Asya’s Nursery 10 Little Wings Nursery 17 Schools – Girls 25
Blossom Burj 10 Little Wonders Nursery 17 Al Najah Private School 25
Blossom Downtown 11 Littlewoods Nursery 17 Al Rabeeh School 25
Blossom ELC 11 Marina Village Nursery 17 Al Shohub School 25

DIRECTORY
Al Worood Academy School 25 Al Diyafah High School 33 DWC High School 38
Al Yasat Private School 25 Al Ittihad Private School 33 Emirates English
Al Yasmina School 28 Al Khaleej National School 33 Speaking School 38
American Community School 26 Al Maaref Private School 33 Emirates Int’l
American Int’l School 26 Al Mawakeb School 33 School Jumeirah 38
Australian School of Al Mizhar American Academy 33 Emirates Int’l
Abu Dhabi, The 26 Al Sadiq Islamic School Meadows 39
Belvedere British School 26 English School 34 English College Dubai, The 39
Brighton College Abu Dhabi 26 Al Salam Private School 34 Foremarke School 39
British Int’l School Al Worood Academy GEMS FirstPoint School 39
Abu Dhabi, The 26 Private School 34 GEMS Int’l School 39
British School Al Ambassador School 34 GEMS Jumeirah Primary
Khubairat, The 28 American Int’l School 34 School 39
Cambridge High School American School of Dubai 34 GEMS Metropole School 39
Abu Dhabi, The 28 Apple Int’l School, The 34 GEMS Modern Academy 39
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi 28 Arab Unity School 34 GEMS New Millennium School 39
Diyafah Int’l School 28 Bilva Indian School 34 GEMS Our Own English
Elite Private School, The 28 Bradenton Preparatory High School 39
Emirates National School 28 Academy 34 GEMS Royal Dubai School 40
Emirates Private School 30 Buds Public School 35 GEMS Wellington Academy 40
GEMS American Academy 30 Cambridge Int’l School Dubai 35 GEMS Wellington Academy 40
GEMS Cambridge School 30 City School Int’l Dubai, The 35 GEMS Wellington
GEMS Winchester Collegiate American School 35 Int’l School 40
School Abu Dhabi 30 Credence High School 35 GEMS Wellington
GEMS World Academy Dar Al Marefa Private School 35 Primary School 40
Abu Dhabi 30 Deira Int’l School 35 GEMS Winchester
German Int’l School 30 Deira Private School 35 School Dubai 40
Glenelg School of Delhi Private School 35 GEMS World Academy Dubai 40
Abu Dhabi, The 30 Delhi Private School German Int’l School 40
Int’l Academic School 30 Academy 35 Grammar School 40
Int’l Community School 30 Dubai American Academy 36 Greenfield Community School 40
Int’l School of Choueifat Dubai Arab American Greenwood Int’l School 41
Abu Dhabi, The 30 Private School 36 Gulf Indian High School 41
Merryland Int’l School 31 Dubai British Foundation 36 Horizon Int’l
Pearl Primary School, The 31 Dubai British School School Umm Sheif 41
Raha Int’l School 31 Jumeirah Park 36 Horizon School 41
Reach British School 31 Dubai Carmel School 36 Indian High School, The 41
Repton School Abu Dhabi 31 Dubai College 36 Indian Int’l School, The 41
Sheikh Zayed Private Dubai English Speaking Int’l Academic School 41
Academy, The 31 College 36 Int’l School of
Summit Int’l School 31 Dubai English Speaking Arts & Sciences 41
School 36 Int’l School of
Al Ain 32 Dubai Gem Private School 38 Choueifat Dubai, The 41
Al Ain Int’l School 32 Dubai Int’l Academy 38 Japanese School in Dubai 41
Al Ain Juniors Private School 32 Dubai Int’l School 38 Jebel Ali Primary School 42
Brighton College Al Ain 32 Dubai Modern Education JSS Int’l School 42
School 38 JSS Private School 42
Dubai 33 Dubai National School 38 Jumeira Baccalaureate
Al Ameen Private School 33 Dubai Scholars Private School 38 School 42

DIRECTORY
Jumeirah College 42 GEMS Westminster Masdar Institute of Science
Jumeirah English School Ras Al Khaimah 51 & Technology 55
Speaking School 42 Int’l School of Choueifat 51 New York Film Academy
Kings’ Dubai 42 Our Own English High School 51 Abu Dhabi 56
Kings’ School Al Barsha 42 Ras Al Khaimah Academy 51 New York Institute of
Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba 42 Royal Academy Ajman, The 51 Technology 56
Latifa School For Girls 42 St Mary’s Catholic High School 51 New York University
Little Flowers English School 44 Abu Dhabi 56
Lycee Francais Int’l de Dubai 44 Sharjah 52 Paris Sorbonne University
Lycee Francais Int’l Al Ma’arifa Int’l Private School 52 Abu Dhabi 56
Georges Pompidou 44 Australian Int’l School 52 Zayed University 56
Millennium School, The 44 Delhi Private School 52
Mirdif Private School 44 GEMS Millennium School 52 Al Ain 56
New Academy School 44 GEMS Westminster Al Ain Men’s College 56
New Indian Model School 44 School Sharjah 52 Al Ain University of Science
Nibras Int’l School 44 Gulf Asian English School 52 & Technology 56
Nord Anglia Int’l School Dubai 44 Ibn Seena English Al Ain Women’s College 56
North American Int’l School 46 High School 52
Oasis School 46 Int’l School of Choueifat, The 52 Dubai 57
Ontario Int’l Canadian School 46 Int’l School American College of Dubai 57
Our Own High School 46 of Creative Science 53 American University
Our Own Indian School 46 Lycee Francais Int’l in Dubai 57
Oxford School Dubai, The 46 Georges Pompidou 53 Amity University Dubai 57
Philadelphia Private School 46 New Indian Model School 53 Canadian University
Pristine Private School 46 Our Own English High of Dubai 57
Queen Int’l School 46 School – Boys Branch 53 Cass Business School 57
Raffles Int’l School 48 Our Own English High Dubai School of Dental
Raffles World Academy 48 School – Girls Branch 53 Medicine 57
Rajagiri Int’l School 48 Sharjah American Dubai Women’s College 57
Rashid School for Boys 48 Int’l School 53 Edinburgh Business School 58
Regent Int’l School 48 Sharjah British Int’l School 53 EMDI Institute of Media
Repton School 48 Sharjah English School 53 & Communication 58
School of Modern Skills 48 Sharjah Int’l School 53 Emirates Academy of
School of Research Wesgreen Int’l School 53 Hospitality Management 58
Science, The 48 Esmod Dubai 58
Sheffield Private School, The 48 UNIVERSITIES 54 European University
Springdales School Dubai 48 College 58
St Mary’s Catholic Abu Dhabi 55 Heriot Watt University Dubai 58
High School 50 Abu Dhabi University 55 Hult Int’l Business School 58
Star Int’l School 50 Abu Dhabi Vocational Institute of Management
Swiss Int’l Scientific School 50 Education & Training Technology 58
Universal American School 50 Institute 55 Lotus Educational Institute 58
Uptown School 50 Al Hosn University 55 Manchester Business School 58
Westminster School, The 50 Centre of Excellence for Manipal University Dubai 60
Winchester School, The 50 Applied Research & Training 55 Michigan State
Emirates College of University Dubai 60
Northern Emirates 51 Technology 55 Middlesex University Dubai 60
Ajman Academy 51 European Int’l College 55 Murdoch University
Fujairah Private Academy 51 Khalifa University 55 Int’l Study Centre 60

DIRECTORY
Rochester Institute of AFTER SCHOOL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES 70
Technology 60 CLUBS 66
SAE Institute Dubai 60 Abu Dhabi 70
The British University Abu Dhabi 66 Al Ain Zoo 70
in Dubai 57 Abu Dhabi Combat Club 66 Emirates Park Zoo 70
University of Bradford 60 Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Hockey 66 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi 70
University of Dubai 60 Abu Dhabi Island Hash Hili Fun City 70
University of Wollongong House Harriers 66 Murjan Splash Park 70
in Dubai 60 Noah’s Ark Art & Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi 70
Zayed University – Music Institute 66 Zayed Sports City 70
Knowledge Village Campus 60
Dubai 66 Dubai 71
Northern Emirates 62 Active Sports Academy 66 Aqua Play 71
Ajman University of Science Basketball Academy of Dubai 66 Dubai Aquarium &
& Technology 62 Dubai Little League 66 Underwater Zoo 71
American University of Dubai Motocross Club 66 Dubai Dolphinarium 71
Ras Al Khaimah 62 Dubai Olympic Jump Boxx 71
City University College Gymnastics Club 67 KidZania 71
of Ajman 62 Dubai Sandstorms Little Explorers 71
Gulf Medical University 62 Ice Hockey Club 67 SEGA Republic 71
RAK Medical & Health Dubai Schools Football Tee & Putt Mini Golf 71
Sciences University 62 League 67
University of Bolton 62 Emirates Equestrian Centre 67 Northern Emirates 72
Football Planet Academy 67 Adventureland 72
Sharjah 63 Int’l Football Academy 67 Al Montazah Waterpark 72
American University Kids’ Theatre Works 67 Al Tamimi Stables 72
of Sharjah 63 Socatots 67 Dreamland Aqua Park 72
Sharjah Women’s College 63 Soccer Kids Dubai 67 Ice Land Water Park 72
Skyline University College 63 Turning Pointe 67 Sharjah Aquarium 72
University of Sharjah 63
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