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Choosing between Dubai Heights Academy and GEMS FirstPoint School? Here's an honest, data-driven comparison to help your family decide.
| Dubai Heights Academy | GEMS FirstPoint School | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | British |
| KHDA Rating | Very Good (2023-24) | Very Good (2023-24) |
| Age Range | 3-18 years | 3-18 years |
| Fee Range | AED 42,000 – AED 72,000 | AED 32,000 – AED 58,000 |
| Fee Band | ££ | ££ |
| Students | 1,200 | 1,800 |
| Founded | 2018 | 2014 |
| Location | Al Barsha South | The Villa |
The school run matters. Here are estimated drive times from the closest neighbourhoods to each school, including morning rush-hour estimates.
| Neighbourhood | Drive to Dubai Heights | Drive to GEMS FirstPoint | Rush Hr → Dubai Heights | Rush Hr → GEMS FirstPoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVC - Jumeirah Village Circle | 5 min | 20 min | 8 min | 30 min |
| Al Barsha | 8 min | 25 min | 12 min | 38 min |
| Arabian Ranches | 14 min | 9 min | 21 min | 14 min |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 10 min | 17 min | 15 min | 26 min |
| Motor City | 10 min | 14 min | 15 min | 21 min |
| Villanova | 31 min | 10 min | 47 min | 15 min |
| Al Barari | 24 min | 11 min | 36 min | 17 min |
| Mudon | 22 min | 11 min | 33 min | 17 min |
Dubai Heights
5 min
Rush: 8 min
GEMS FirstPoint
20 min
Rush: 30 min
Dubai Heights
8 min
Rush: 12 min
GEMS FirstPoint
25 min
Rush: 38 min
Dubai Heights
14 min
Rush: 21 min
GEMS FirstPoint
9 min
Rush: 14 min
Dubai Heights
10 min
Rush: 15 min
GEMS FirstPoint
17 min
Rush: 26 min
Dubai Heights
10 min
Rush: 15 min
GEMS FirstPoint
14 min
Rush: 21 min
Dubai Heights
31 min
Rush: 47 min
GEMS FirstPoint
10 min
Rush: 15 min
Dubai Heights
24 min
Rush: 36 min
GEMS FirstPoint
11 min
Rush: 17 min
Dubai Heights
22 min
Rush: 33 min
GEMS FirstPoint
11 min
Rush: 17 min