Schools Near Business Bay Metro Station, Dubai 2026
6 schools within 2km of Business Bay Metro (Red Line). KHDA ratings, fees, walking distances.
6 KHDA-inspected schools sit within 2 km of Business Bay Metro Station, on the Red Line. Listed below by KHDA rating, then by walking distance from the station. Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies) — actual walking routes can be 20-40% longer.
| # | School | KHDA Rating | Curriculum | Distance | Avg Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horizons English School L.L.C | UK | 1.1 km | AED 37,812 | |
| 2 | JSS Private School L.L.C | Indian | 760 m | AED 19,260 | |
| 3 | Iranian Towheed Boys School | IB | 1.9 km | AED 14,737 | |
| 4 | Global Indian International School L.L.C | Indian | 2.0 km | AED 32,448 | |
| 5 | Japanese School | Other | 650 m | AED 35,400 | |
| 6 | Dubai British School Jumeira | UK | 1.1 km | AED 63,003 |
KHDA rating distribution
Fee range
Based on 6 schools with published fees. Many schools offer sibling discounts of 5-15%.
Curriculum mix
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are within walking distance of Business Bay Metro?
6 KHDA-inspected schools sit within 2 km of Business Bay Metro on the Red Line. The closest is Japanese School at 650 m away.
Which is the highest-rated school near Business Bay?
Horizons English School L.L.C, rated Outstanding by KHDA (UK curriculum).
Do schools in Dubai have school buses, or do students take the metro?
Most Dubai schools run their own bus services covering nearby communities. Older students sometimes use the metro, but it's uncommon for primary-age children. Living near a metro station is more useful for parents and for after-school activities than for the daily school run.
Are these distances walking distances?
No — they're straight-line distances from the metro station to the school. Real walking routes (around buildings, across roads) are typically 20-40% longer. A school listed at 1.5 km may be a 25-minute walk in practice.