Dar Al Marefa Private School vs GEMS Royal Dubai School
Dar Al Marefa Private School and GEMS Royal Dubai School are both in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs in Dubai. KHDA rates Dar Al Marefa Private School Good (2023-2024) and GEMS Royal Dubai School Very good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Dar Al Marefa Private School AED 65,968 to AED 101,121 (2026-2027); GEMS Royal Dubai School AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027), and GEMS Royal Dubai School starts lower.
| Dar Al Marefa Private School | GEMS Royal Dubai School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Good (2023-2024) | Very good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 65,968 to AED 101,121 (2026-2027) | AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | International Baccalaureate | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs |
| Students (2023-2024) | 1,225 | 846 |
| Teachers | 110 | 56 |
| Ages | 3 to 18 | 3 to 11 |
| Grades | KG 1 to Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 6 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | IBDP, IBMYP & IBPYP | BSO, COBIS |
| External examinations | IB | GL, ABT |
| Opened | 2008 | 2005 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Dar Al Marefa Private School · GEMS Royal Dubai School · methodology
