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Choosing between American School of Dubai and Universal American School? Here's an honest, data-driven comparison to help your family decide.
| American School of Dubai | Universal American School | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | American | American |
| KHDA Rating | Outstanding (2023-24) | Very Good (2023-24) |
| Age Range | 4-18 years | 4-18 years |
| Fee Range | AED 60,000 – AED 102,000 | AED 52,000 – AED 95,000 |
| Fee Band | £££ | £££ |
| Students | 1,900 | 1,200 |
| Founded | 1966 | 2005 |
| Location | Al Barsha | Festival City |
The school run matters. Here are estimated drive times from the closest neighbourhoods to each school, including morning rush-hour estimates.
| Neighbourhood | Drive to American School | Drive to Universal American | Rush Hr → American School | Rush Hr → Universal American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Barsha | 5 min | 40 min | 8 min | 60 min |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 34 min | 6 min | 51 min | 9 min |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 10 min | 35 min | 15 min | 53 min |
| Sobha Hartland | 29 min | 11 min | 44 min | 17 min |
| JVC - Jumeirah Village Circle | 12 min | 46 min | 18 min | 69 min |
| Mirdif | 48 min | 12 min | 72 min | 18 min |
| Palm Jumeirah | 12 min | 49 min | 18 min | 74 min |
| Dubai Marina | 14 min | 53 min | 21 min | 80 min |
American School
5 min
Rush: 8 min
Universal American
40 min
Rush: 60 min
American School
34 min
Rush: 51 min
Universal American
6 min
Rush: 9 min
American School
10 min
Rush: 15 min
Universal American
35 min
Rush: 53 min
American School
29 min
Rush: 44 min
Universal American
11 min
Rush: 17 min
American School
12 min
Rush: 18 min
Universal American
46 min
Rush: 69 min
American School
48 min
Rush: 72 min
Universal American
12 min
Rush: 18 min
American School
12 min
Rush: 18 min
Universal American
49 min
Rush: 74 min
American School
14 min
Rush: 21 min
Universal American
53 min
Rush: 80 min