GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch
GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch is a American / IB curriculum private school in Al Barsha, Dubai, rated Outstanding by KHDA (2024). Annual fees: AED 65,000–95,000.
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Areas of strength — KHDA inspection
- Outstanding overall — the only US-curriculum school in Dubai to hold the top rating (eleven inspections running)
- Outstanding attainment in English, mathematics and science across almost all phases, from Kindergarten upward
- Excellent, increasingly independent learning skills
- Highly effective teaching with strong lesson planning and resources
- Outstanding inclusive education for students of determination, plus a strong, well-monitored wellbeing culture
Summarised from GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch’s KHDA inspection report (2024).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~6 min, pick-up ~6 min, 1.8 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~12 min, pick-up ~11 min, 7.7 km by road
- Palm Jumeirah: drop-off ~13 min, pick-up ~14 min, 7.8 km by road
- The Springs: drop-off ~15 min, pick-up ~14 min, 8.7 km by road
- Emirates Hills: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~16 min, 10.4 km by road
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~18 min, pick-up ~15 min, 10.6 km by road
- Dubai Marina: drop-off ~16 min, pick-up ~11 min, 11.5 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~14 min, pick-up ~16 min, 11.5 km by road
- Jumeirah Park: drop-off ~17 min, pick-up ~15 min, 12 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~16 min, 13.1 km by road
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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 GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch's KHDA rating?
GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch is rated Outstanding in its most recent KHDA inspection (2024). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch?
Published annual fees are AED 65,000–95,000. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch follow?
GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch follows the American / IB curriculum.
Which communities is GEMS Dubai American Academy - Dubai Branch near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Al Barsha (~6 min), Dubai Hills (~12 min), Palm Jumeirah (~13 min). See the school-run section for more communities.