Dar Al Marefa Private School
Dar Al Marefa Private School is a IB curriculum private school in Al Khawaneej, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 39,917–81,880.
Fee notes
2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.
Parent sentiment: Mixed.
What parents praise
- Strong bilingual IB curriculum
- Focus on Emirati values and culture
- Excellent facilities and campus
- Supportive and caring staff (from parent perspective)
- Strong academic results in IB Diploma Programme
Concerns parents raise
- Poor management and leadership
- Excessive workload for teachers
- Student disrespect towards teachers
- Lack of professional development support
- Inconsistent teaching quality in some sections
These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Mirdif: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~16 min, 10.2 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~30 min, 27.4 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~29 min, 30.1 km by road
- Damac Hills: drop-off ~34 min, pick-up ~36 min, 37.3 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~32 min, pick-up ~36 min, 37.3 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~33 min, pick-up ~39 min, 37.6 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~31 min, pick-up ~35 min, 39.6 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~35 min, pick-up ~39 min, 41.8 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~36 min, pick-up ~36 min, 42.9 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~38 min, pick-up ~39 min, 44.7 km by road
Related pages
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dar Al Marefa Private School's KHDA rating?
Dar Al Marefa Private School is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Dar Al Marefa Private School?
Published annual fees are AED 39,917–81,880. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Dar Al Marefa Private School follow?
Dar Al Marefa Private School follows the IB curriculum.
Which communities is Dar Al Marefa Private School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~17 min), Downtown Dubai (~26 min), Jumeirah (~30 min). See the school-run section for more communities.