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Choosing between Deira International School and GEMS Modern Academy? Here's an honest, data-driven comparison to help your family decide.
| Deira International School | GEMS Modern Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | Indian (ICSE) |
| KHDA Rating | Outstanding (2023-24) | Outstanding (2023-24) |
| Age Range | 3-18 years | 3-18 years |
| Fee Range | AED 48,000 – AED 82,000 | AED 28,000 – AED 55,000 |
| Fee Band | ££ | ££ |
| Students | 1,800 | 4,200 |
| Founded | 2005 | 1986 |
| Location | Festival City | Nad Al Sheba |
The school run matters. Here are estimated drive times from the closest neighbourhoods to each school, including morning rush-hour estimates.
| Neighbourhood | Drive to Deira International | Drive to GEMS Modern | Rush Hr → Deira International | Rush Hr → GEMS Modern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 5 min | 14 min | 8 min | 21 min |
| Al Barari | 27 min | 9 min | 41 min | 14 min |
| Sobha Hartland | 10 min | 9 min | 15 min | 14 min |
| Business Bay | 20 min | 12 min | 30 min | 18 min |
| Mirdif | 12 min | 27 min | 18 min | 41 min |
| Downtown Dubai | 17 min | 13 min | 26 min | 20 min |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 35 min | 16 min | 53 min | 24 min |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | 24 min | 16 min | 36 min | 24 min |
Deira International
5 min
Rush: 8 min
GEMS Modern
14 min
Rush: 21 min
Deira International
27 min
Rush: 41 min
GEMS Modern
9 min
Rush: 14 min
Deira International
10 min
Rush: 15 min
GEMS Modern
9 min
Rush: 14 min
Deira International
20 min
Rush: 30 min
GEMS Modern
12 min
Rush: 18 min
Deira International
12 min
Rush: 18 min
GEMS Modern
27 min
Rush: 41 min
Deira International
17 min
Rush: 26 min
GEMS Modern
13 min
Rush: 20 min
Deira International
35 min
Rush: 53 min
GEMS Modern
16 min
Rush: 24 min
Deira International
24 min
Rush: 36 min
GEMS Modern
16 min
Rush: 24 min