Dubai Gem Private School

Q: Where is Dubai Gem Private School located in Dubai?

Dubai Gem Private School is located in Oud Metha & Zabeel, central Dubai . Families in Oud Metha, Zabeel, Karama, Bur Dubai , and Business Bay access the campus via Oud Metha Road.

Q: What curriculum does Dubai Gem Private School offer?

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), delivering education according to India's national board framework.

Q: What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai Gem Private School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12 , covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary education.

Q: What are the tuition fees at Dubai Gem Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 13,519 to AED 27,756 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Q: Who is Dubai Gem Private School best suited for?

Dubai Gem Private School is best suited for Indian families seeking quality CBSE education. The school attracts residents of Oud Metha, Zabeel, Karama, and Bur Dubai seeking Indian CBSE education with strong CBSE curriculum and academic excellence.

2023-2024Good

Curriculum

British

Annual Fees

14K - 28K AED

Location

Oud Metha

About Dubai Gem Private School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Dubai Gem Private School is a British school established in 1983 in OUD METHA. The school provides UK education for boys and girls aged 3 to 18, catering to students from FS1 to Year 13 with a total enrollment of 1,069.

The school follows the UK curriculum and prepares its students for examinations including GL and IBT. It is accredited by Pearson and CIE, ensuring a recognized standard of education. The school received a "Good" rating from the relevant inspection authority for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Annual tuition fees range from AED 13,519 to AED 27,756, depending on the grade level. The campus is conveniently located for families residing in nearby areas such as Al Nasr, Umm Al Hurair, and areas adjacent to Oud Metha Metro Station.

Location

Oud Metha

Fees & Admissions

The academic year of some recorded fees has not been verified against its source. Confirm current rates with the school before using them.

Grade Level	Annual Fees (recorded)	Est. Monthly
FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)	13,519 AED	~1,127 AED
FS22026-2027 (year unverified)	13,519 AED	~1,127 AED
YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)	14,158 AED	~1,180 AED
YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)	14,158 AED	~1,180 AED
YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)	14,158 AED	~1,180 AED
YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)	14,856 AED	~1,238 AED
YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)	14,856 AED	~1,238 AED
YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)	17,046 AED	~1,421 AED
YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)	17,463 AED	~1,455 AED
YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)	18,537 AED	~1,545 AED
YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)	19,654 AED	~1,638 AED
YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)	20,724 AED	~1,727 AED
YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)	20,724 AED	~1,727 AED
YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)	26,173 AED	~2,181 AED
YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)	27,756 AED	~2,313 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai Gem Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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What inspectors found in 2023-2024

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' commendable personal development, social responsibility, and excellent understanding of Islamic values and of Emirati and world cultures
High standards of provision and outcomes in the secondary and post-16 phases
Quality of curriculum design, planning, and implementation across the school
Commitment to school improvement

What the school was asked to improve

Raise standards in Arabic
Enhance the effectiveness of assessment practices
Refine the self-evaluation processes
Strengthen school governance

Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1–21), inspected 08 to 12 January 2024. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Since the 2022-2023 inspection

Of the 79 performance indicators rated in both reports, 4 improved, 4 declined and 71 kept the same rating.

Students

1,106 → 1,069

-37 (-3%)

Teachers

119 → 121

+2 (+2%)

Students of determination

122 → 107

-15 (-12%)

Emirati students

0 → 0

unchanged

Improved

Islamic Education — Attainment · Primary: Good → Very good
Assessment · Secondary: Good → Very good
Curriculum design and implementation · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good
Care and support · Foundation Stage: Good → Very good

Declined

Mathematics — Attainment · Post-16: Outstanding → Very good
Mathematics — Progress · Post-16: Outstanding → Very good
Science — Attainment · Post-16: Outstanding → Very good
Science — Progress · Post-16: Outstanding → Very good

Did Dubai Gem Private School act on the 2022-2023 recommendations?

Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 3 no change yet.

Raise students' achievement particularly in Arabic, EYFS and Primary by improving teaching quality and use of assessment dataNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Provide a rigorous identification process to support students of determination and build staff skills to meet their needsImproved
Care and support (Foundation Stage): Good → Very good
Improve senior and middle leaders' skills to evaluate standards accurately and strengthen improvement planningNo change yet
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
Reduce the achievement gap between groups of students, especially in Qur'an recitation and memorisationNot measurable from the ratings
Ensure attendance improves to reach expected levelsNo change yet
4 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024

Performance standards by year (79 indicators, 2 inspections)

Indicator	Phase	2022-2023	2023-2024
Students' achievement
Islamic Education — Attainment	Primary	Good	Very good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Islamic Education — Progress	Secondary	Good	Good
Islamic Education — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Primary	Acceptable	Acceptable
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress	Secondary	Acceptable	Acceptable
English — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Primary	Good	Good
English — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Attainment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
English — Progress	Primary	Good	Good
English — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
English — Progress	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Mathematics — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Mathematics — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Very good
Science — Attainment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Attainment	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Attainment	Post-16	Outstanding	Very good
Science — Progress	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Science — Progress	Primary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Science — Progress	Post-16	Outstanding	Very good
Learning skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Learning skills	Primary	Good	Good
Learning skills	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Learning skills	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Students' personal and social development, and their innovation skills
Personal development	Foundation Stage	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Personal development	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Foundation Stage	Very good	Very good
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Primary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Primary	Very good	Very good
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Secondary	Outstanding	Outstanding
Social responsibility and innovation skills	Post-16	Outstanding	Outstanding
Teaching and assessment
Teaching for effective learning	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Primary	Good	Good
Teaching for effective learning	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Teaching for effective learning	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Assessment	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Assessment	Primary	Good	Good
Assessment	Secondary	Good	Very good
Assessment	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum
Curriculum design and implementation	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Primary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Secondary	Very good	Very good
Curriculum design and implementation	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Curriculum adaptation	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Primary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Secondary	Good	Good
Curriculum adaptation	Post-16	Good	Good
The protection, care, guidance and support of students
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Foundation Stage	Good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Primary	Good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Secondary	Good	Good
Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding	Post-16	Good	Good
Care and support	Foundation Stage	Good	Very good
Care and support	Primary	Good	Good
Care and support	Secondary	Good	Good
Care and support	Post-16	Very good	Very good
Leadership and management
The effectiveness of leadership	Whole school	Good	Good
School self-evaluation and improvement planning	Whole school	Good	Good
Parents and the community	Whole school	Very good	Very good
Governance	Whole school	Good	Good
Management, staffing, facilities and resources	Whole school	Good	Good

Earlier inspections

2022-2023Good

Dubai Gem Private School was rated good overall. Students achieve especially well at Post-16 and in Secondary science and mathematics, and personal development is outstanding across all phases. Weaker areas include Foundation Stage and Primary achievement, Arabic as an Additional Language, students of determination support, and leadership's ability to evaluate standards and plan improvement.

Strengths noted by inspectors

Students' personal development and awareness of Islamic values and Emirati culture
High levels of achievement at Post-16 in Islamic education, English, mathematics and science
Students' outstanding relationships and work ethic
A school community focused on high quality care and wellbeing

What the school was asked to improve

Raise students' achievement particularly in Arabic, EYFS and Primary by improving teaching quality and use of assessment data
Provide a rigorous identification process to support students of determination and build staff skills to meet their needs
Improve senior and middle leaders' skills to evaluate standards accurately and strengthen improvement planning
Reduce the achievement gap between groups of students, especially in Qur'an recitation and memorisation
Ensure attendance improves to reach expected levels

Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2–23), inspected 13 to 17 February 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.

Rating History

2022-2023Good

2019-2020Good

2018-2019Good

2017-2018Good

Quality Indicators

2023-2024 inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dubai Gem Private School located in Dubai?

Dubai Gem Private School is located in Oud Metha & Zabeel, central Dubai. Families in Oud Metha, Zabeel, Karama, Bur Dubai, and Business Bay access the campus via Oud Metha Road.

What curriculum does Dubai Gem Private School offer?

The school follows the Indian CBSE curriculum (Central Board of Secondary Education), delivering education according to India's national board framework.

What age groups and grade levels are available at Dubai Gem Private School?

Students enrol from KG1 to Grade 12, covering ages 4 to 18 through senior secondary education.

What are the tuition fees at Dubai Gem Private School?

Tuition ranges from AED 13,519 to AED 27,756 per year, based on grade level. Additional fees may apply.

Who is Dubai Gem Private School best suited for?

Dubai Gem Private School is best suited for Indian families seeking quality CBSE education. The school attracts residents of Oud Metha, Zabeel, Karama, and Bur Dubai seeking Indian CBSE education with strong CBSE curriculum and academic excellence.

What is Dubai Gem Private School's KHDA inspection rating?

KHDA rated Dubai Gem Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

What did KHDA inspectors say about Dubai Gem Private School in 2023-2024?

Dubai Gem Private School was rated good overall. Inspectors highlighted outstanding personal development, strong outcomes in secondary and post-16 phases, and effective curriculum design. Recommendations include raising Arabic standards, improving assessment consistency, refining self-evaluation, and strengthening governance and board involvement in performance reviews. Strengths noted by the inspectors in 2023-2024: students' commendable personal development, social responsibility, and excellent understanding of Islamic values and of Emirati and world cultures; high standards of provision and outcomes in the secondary and post-16 phases; quality of curriculum design, planning, and implementation across the school; commitment to school improvement.

What was Dubai Gem Private School asked to improve in its 2023-2024 inspection?

The 2023-2024 KHDA report recommended that the school: raise standards in Arabic; enhance the effectiveness of assessment practices; refine the self-evaluation processes; strengthen school governance.

Has Dubai Gem Private School improved since its 2022-2023 inspection?

Between the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 inspections, 4 of the 79 indicators rated in both reports improved, 4 declined and 71 kept the same rating. Improvements include Islamic Education — Attainment (Primary) from Good to Very good, Assessment (Secondary) from Good to Very good, Curriculum design and implementation (Foundation Stage) from Good to Very good. Enrolment went from 1,106 to 1,069 students (-3%). Of the 5 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings and 1 was followed by a measurable improvement.

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At a Glance

From the 2023-2024 inspection profile

Grades

FS1 to Year 13

Age

3 to 18

Students

1,069

Genders

Boys and girls

Curriculum

Language

English

School Profile

As reported for 2023-2024

Principal

Pariemala Stoneman

Since 09/26/2016

Opening year

1983

Teachers

121 (+30 assistants)

Counsellors

Largest nationality teachers

Indian

Largest nationality students

Indian

Emirati students

Determination students

107

Accreditation

Pearson, CIE

Curriculum examinations

GL, IBT

Last inspection: 08 to 12 January 2024

About Dubai Gem Private School

Last updated 15 September 2026 · Sources: KHDA inspection reports · methodology

Grade Level

Annual Fees (recorded)

Est. Monthly

Fact Sheet

FS 12026-2027 (year unverified)

13,519 AED

~1,127 AED

FS22026-2027 (year unverified)

13,519 AED

~1,127 AED

YEAR 12026-2027 (year unverified)

14,158 AED

~1,180 AED

YEAR 22026-2027 (year unverified)

14,158 AED

~1,180 AED

YEAR 32026-2027 (year unverified)

14,158 AED

~1,180 AED

YEAR 42026-2027 (year unverified)

14,856 AED

~1,238 AED

YEAR 52026-2027 (year unverified)

14,856 AED

~1,238 AED

YEAR 62026-2027 (year unverified)

17,046 AED

~1,421 AED

YEAR 72026-2027 (year unverified)

17,463 AED

~1,455 AED

YEAR 82026-2027 (year unverified)

18,537 AED

~1,545 AED

YEAR 92026-2027 (year unverified)

19,654 AED

~1,638 AED

YEAR 102026-2027 (year unverified)

20,724 AED

~1,727 AED

YEAR 112026-2027 (year unverified)

20,724 AED

~1,727 AED

YEAR 122026-2027 (year unverified)

26,173 AED

~2,181 AED

YEAR 132026-2027 (year unverified)

27,756 AED

~2,313 AED

Inspection Report

KHDA rated Dubai Gem Private School "Good" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 12th consecutive "Good". The school has been inspected 14 times since 2008-2009.

Latest Rating (2023-2024)

Good

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