GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch
GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch is a British curriculum private school in Al Mizhar, Dubai. Rated Very Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 40,000–76,763.
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
- Nurturing atmosphere
- Dedicated staff
- Strong academic progress
- Excellent communication with parents
- Good facilities
Concerns parents raise
- High fees
- Teacher turnover
- Large class sizes
- Early bus pick-up times
- Lack of after-school activity transport
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 ~10 min, pick-up ~10 min, 4.2 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~20 min, pick-up ~24 min, 21.2 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~24 min, pick-up ~24 min, 24 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~30 min, 31.2 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~33 min, 31.4 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~29 min, 33.5 km by road
- Damac Hills: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~30 min, 35.4 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~29 min, pick-up ~33 min, 35.6 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~31 min, 36.8 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~33 min, pick-up ~34 min, 38.6 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 Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch's KHDA rating?
GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch is rated Very 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 Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch?
Published annual fees are AED 40,000–76,763. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch follow?
GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch follows the British curriculum.
Which communities is GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~10 min), Downtown Dubai (~20 min), Jumeirah (~24 min). See the school-run section for more communities.