Tens of thousands of expatriates move to Dubai every year to embark on a new chapter in their lives.
Finding the right neighbourhood in which to settle down and a suitable school nearby for those with children rank high on the priority list when deciding to relocate.
As a rule of thumb, the further away from the sea, the cheaper the rent. Across the board, both rent and sales prices are on the rise — but an oversupply in recent years means many areas are cheaper than they once were.
With so many districts on offer, it can be hard to choose how to strike the right balance between finding the right home and living somewhere that isn't a million miles away from your child's school.
Here, The National has put together a list of some of the most popular residential areas in Dubai and the best rated schools nearby.
Al Barsha area (including Al Barsha 1 and 2 and Al Barsha south)
Name: Kings School Al Barsha
Location: Al Barsha second
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: FS 1 to Year 13
Rating: Outstanding
Tuition fees: Dh53,622 to Dh106,404
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Name: GEMS Dubai American Academy
Location: Al Barsha South
Curriculum: US
Grade/Year: KG 1 to — Grade 12
Rating: Outstanding
Tuition fees: Dh61,190 — Dh86,260
Jumeirah (including Jumeirah 1, 2 and 3)
Name: GEMS Jumeirah Primary School
Location: Jumeirah 3
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: FS1 to Year 6
Rating: Outstanding
Tuition fees: Dh40,865 — Dh51,511
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Name: Jumeira Baccalaureate School
Location: Jumeirah 1
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Grade/Year: Pre-primary to Grade 12
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh59,356 — Dh89,034
Jebel Ali
Name: Jebel Ali School
Location: Jebel Ali
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: FS 1 to Year 12
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh45,891 — Dh94,000
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Name: The Winchester School
Location: Jebel Ali
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: ECC to Year 13
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh13,822 — Dh30,835
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Name: Delhi Private School
Location: Jebel Ali
Curriculum: Indian
Grade/Year: Pre-primary to Grade 12
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh10,298 — Dh14,416
Dubailand
Name: Fairgreen International School
Location: Dubailand
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Grade/Year: Pre-primary to Grade 12
Rating: Good
Tuition fees: Dh50,000 — Dh88,000
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Name: The Aquila School
Location: Dubailand
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: FS1 to Year 9
Rating: Good
Tuition fees: Dh45,000 — Dh66,000
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Name: South View School LLC
Location: Dubailand
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: FS 1 to Year 10
Rating: Good
Tuition fees: Dh43,000 — 61,500
Sports City, Motor City and JVC
Name: Victory Heights Primary School
Location: Sports City
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: Pre-primary to Grade 12
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh36,576 — Dh49,877
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Name: JSS International School
Location: Jumeirah Village Circle
Curriculum: Indian
Grade/Year: Pre-primary to Grade 12
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh15,483 — 40,401
Oud Metha
Name: Lycee Francais International
Location: Oud Metha
Curriculum: French
Grade/Year: Pre-primary to Grade 12
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh26,922 — Dh56,936
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Name: The Indian High School
Location: Oud Metha
Curriculum: Indian
Grade/Year: Grade 5 to Grade 12
Rating: Very Good
Tuition fees: Dh5525 — Dh10,465
Arabian Ranches
Name: Jumeirah English Speaking School
Location: Arabian Ranches
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Grade/Year: FS 1 to Grade 13
Rating: Outstanding
Tuition fees: Dh41,829 to 94,805
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Name: Ranches Primary School
Location: Arabian Ranches
Curriculum: UK
Grade/Year: FS 1 to Year 6
Rating: Very good
Tuition fees: Dh46,630 — Dh56,992
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Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
Key figures in the life of the fort
Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.
Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.
Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.
Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae
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