Best Schools in Al Garhoud, Dubai 2026

Compare all 9 schools in Al Garhoud. KHDA ratings, fees, and exam results to find the perfect school.

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#SchoolKHDA RatingCurriculumAvg FeeEst.Students
1Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.CGoodUSAED 20,60919952345
2GEMS Legacy School - Dubai BranchGoodIndianAED 13,71719826746
3Gulf Indian High SchoolGoodIndianAED 7,21119792554
4New Indian Model SchoolGoodIndianAED 6,11719807449
5The Indian High School-BranchGoodIndianAED 13,13819884209
6Dubai International Private SchoolAcceptableUSAED 19,34019852192
7Grammar SchoolAcceptableUKAED 5,98919741379
8The National Charity School for Boys L.L.CAcceptableMOEAED 7,01620211549
9The National Charity School for Girls (Br of The National Charity School for Boys L.L.C)AcceptableMOEAED 6,68919841381
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KHDA rating distribution

Good
5 schools
Acceptable
4 schools

Fee range

Lowest avg fee
AED 5,989
Median
AED 7,211
Highest
AED 20,609

Based on 9 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.

Curriculum mix

Indian
4 (44%)
American
2 (22%)
MOE (Ministry of Education)
2 (22%)
British
1 (11%)

Family amenities near Al Garhoud

Family-relevant venues mapped within the same Dubai Municipality community as the schools above.

3🏃 Gyms / fitness
1⚽ Sports clubs

Source: Dubai Municipality + Foursquare venue data. Excludes restaurants, bars, hotels.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are there in Al Garhoud?

There are 9 KHDA-inspected schools in Al Garhoud.

What is the average school fee in Al Garhoud?

The average annual tuition fee across Al Garhoud schools is approximately AED 11,092. Fees vary from AED 5,989 at the most affordable school to higher-end premium options.

Which is the highest-rated school in Al Garhoud?

Al Mawakeb School Al Garhoud L.L.C is the highest-rated school in Al Garhoud, with a KHDA rating of Good and a US curriculum.

What is the cheapest school in Al Garhoud?

Grammar School has the lowest average fee at AED 5,989 per year, with a KHDA rating of Acceptable.

What is the newest school in Al Garhoud?

The National Charity School for Boys L.L.C is the most recently established school in Al Garhoud, founded in 2021.

How are these schools ranked?

Schools are ranked by their DubaiSchools Score (0-100), which combines KHDA inspection rating, wellbeing and inclusion scores, improvement trajectory, track record, and scale. See our full methodology for details.