Dubai Carmel School
Dubai Carmel School is a British curriculum private school in Al Qusais, Dubai. Rated Acceptable by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 9,121–15,479.
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
- Dedicated and caring staff
- Positive learning environment
- Strong British curriculum
- Strong community and student-teacher relationships
- Emphasis on Islamic values and cultural diversity
Concerns parents raise
- Inconsistent teaching quality
- Limited middle leadership capacity
- Insufficient professional development for teachers
- Lack of critical thinking opportunities
- Inadequate use of assessment data
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 ~25 min, pick-up ~28 min, 20.2 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~25 min, 20.9 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~24 min, 25.9 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~31 min, 29.1 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~34 min, 33.5 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~33 min, pick-up ~37 min, 35.8 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~34 min, pick-up ~40 min, 37.8 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~31 min, pick-up ~37 min, 38.6 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~38 min, pick-up ~42 min, 38.6 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~38 min, pick-up ~45 min, 41 km by road
Related pages
- Nearby area: Downtown Dubai guide
- British-curriculum schools in Dubai
- Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year
Data last reviewed: 2026-06-25. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dubai Carmel School's KHDA rating?
Dubai Carmel School is rated Acceptable in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at Dubai Carmel School?
Published annual fees are AED 9,121–15,479. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does Dubai Carmel School follow?
Dubai Carmel School follows the British curriculum.
Which communities is Dubai Carmel School near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Downtown Dubai (~23 min), Mirdif (~25 min), Jumeirah (~26 min). See the school-run section for more communities.