GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch
GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch is a American curriculum private school in Al Warqa, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 30,675–63,457.
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 personal and social development
- Excellent health and safety
- Abundant learning resources
- Strong wellbeing provision
- Accessible staff and good communication
Concerns parents raise
- Need for English language skill improvement
- Need for increased academic challenge
- Inconsistent external assessment performance
- Teacher turnover
- Slow management
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 ~12 min, pick-up ~12 min, 6.3 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~22 min, 21.6 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~23 min, 24.4 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~32 min, 31.2 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~31 min, 31.6 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~28 min, 33.2 km by road
- Damac Hills: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~29 min, 35.2 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~34 min, 36 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~30 min, 36.6 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~32 min, pick-up ~33 min, 38.3 km by road
Related pages
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 GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch's KHDA rating?
GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch 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 GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch?
Published annual fees are AED 30,675–63,457. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch follow?
GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch follows the American curriculum.
Which communities is GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~12 min), Downtown Dubai (~20 min), Jumeirah (~24 min). See the school-run section for more communities.