Dubai British School Emirates Hills vs Dubai British School Mira

Choosing between Dubai British School Emirates Hills and Dubai British School Mira? Here's an honest, data-driven comparison to help your family decide.

At a Glance

	Dubai British School Emirates Hills	Dubai British School Mira
Curriculum	British	British
KHDA Rating	Good (2023-24)	Unrated
Age Range	3-18 years	3-18 years
Fee Range	AED 42,000 – AED 72,000	AED 51,477 – AED 77,217
Fee Band	££	££
Students	1,200	800
Founded	2005	2025
Location	Emirates Hills	Mira, Reem

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

CurriculumBritish

KHDA RatingGood (2023-24)

Age Range3-18 years

Fee RangeAED 42,000 – AED 72,000

Fee Band££

Students1,200

Founded2005

LocationEmirates Hills

Dubai British School Mira

CurriculumBritish

KHDA RatingUnrated

Age Range3-18 years

Fee RangeAED 51,477 – AED 77,217

Fee Band££

Students800

Founded2025

LocationMira, Reem

Highlights & Considerations

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Highlights

Strong community atmosphere with excellent pastoral care
Part of established Taaleem education network
Dedicated Inclusion department for learning support
Good Sixth Form pathways including BTECs
Improving academic results year on year
Convenient location for Emirates Hills and Springs families

Considerations

Good rather than Outstanding KHDA rating
Smaller range of A-Level subjects than some competitors
Limited specialist sports facilities compared to premium schools
Some families may prefer larger schools with more extensive ECA programmes

Dubai British School Mira

Highlights

Fourth sister school of the Outstanding KHDA-rated Dubai British Schools group
Modern, purpose-built campus designed for over 1,600 students
British-educated homeroom teachers ensuring authentic UK curriculum delivery
Founding Principal Amy Falhi brings strong leadership and vision
Strong community ethos with wellbeing at the heart of every decision
Growing with the booming Mira and Town Square communities

Considerations

Brand new school (opened August 2025) – still establishing itself and building track record
Currently only FS1 to Year 8 – upper years being phased in over time
No KHDA rating yet as a new school (benefits from DBS group's Outstanding reputation)
Located in a still-developing area – some amenities and infrastructure are emerging
Very high demand with most year groups already on closed waitlists

Drive Times from Popular Neighbourhoods

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 British	Drive to Dubai British	Rush Hr → Dubai British	Rush Hr → Dubai British
Arabian Ranches	21 min	5 min	32 min	8 min
Dubai Marina	5 min	28 min	8 min	42 min
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)	5 min	27 min	8 min	41 min
JBR - Jumeirah Beach Residence	6 min	30 min	9 min	45 min
The Springs	6 min	26 min	9 min	39 min
Arabian Ranches 2	20 min	7 min	30 min	11 min
Motor City	16 min	8 min	24 min	12 min
Arabian Ranches 3	22 min	9 min	33 min	14 min

Arabian Ranches

Dubai British

21 min

Rush: 32 min

Dubai British

5 min

Rush: 8 min

Dubai Marina

Dubai British

5 min

Rush: 8 min

Dubai British

28 min

Rush: 42 min

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Dubai British

5 min

Rush: 8 min

Dubai British

27 min

Rush: 41 min

JBR - Jumeirah Beach Residence

Dubai British

6 min

Rush: 9 min

Dubai British

30 min

Rush: 45 min

The Springs

Dubai British

6 min

Rush: 9 min

Dubai British

26 min

Rush: 39 min

Arabian Ranches 2

Dubai British

20 min

Rush: 30 min

Dubai British

7 min

Rush: 11 min

Motor City

Dubai British

16 min

Rush: 24 min

Dubai British

8 min

Rush: 12 min

Arabian Ranches 3

Dubai British

22 min

Rush: 33 min

Dubai British

9 min

Rush: 14 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dubai British School Emirates Hills better than Dubai British School Mira?

Dubai British School Emirates Hills holds a Good KHDA rating while Dubai British School Mira is rated Unrated. However, ratings aren't everything – Dubai British School Emirates Hills is known for strong community atmosphere with excellent pastoral care and Dubai British School Mira excels at fourth sister school of the outstanding khda-rated dubai british schools group. I always recommend visiting both schools.

What are the fees at Dubai British School Emirates Hills compared to Dubai British School Mira?

Dubai British School Emirates Hills fees range from AED 42,000 to AED 72,000 per year (££ band). Dubai British School Mira fees range from AED 51,477 to AED 77,217 per year (££ band).

Which school is closer to Arabian Ranches?

Check the drive-time table above for a full breakdown. Both schools serve different communities, so the best choice depends on where you live. I always recommend factoring in the morning school run – rush hour in Dubai can add significant time.

Do Dubai British School Emirates Hills and Dubai British School Mira follow the same curriculum?

Yes, both schools follow the British curriculum. Dubai British School Emirates Hills offers English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, A-Levels, BTEC, while Dubai British School Mira provides English National Curriculum (EYFS, Key Stage 1-3). Despite the same curriculum, each school has its own approach and culture.

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At a Glance

	Dubai British School Emirates Hills	Dubai British School Mira
Curriculum	British	British
KHDA Rating	Good (2023-24)	Unrated
Age Range	3-18 years	3-18 years
Fee Range	AED 42,000 – AED 72,000	AED 51,477 – AED 77,217
Fee Band	££	££
Students	1,200	800
Founded	2005	2025
Location	Emirates Hills	Mira, Reem

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

CurriculumBritish

KHDA RatingGood (2023-24)

Age Range3-18 years

Fee RangeAED 42,000 – AED 72,000

Fee Band££

Students1,200

Founded2005

LocationEmirates Hills

Dubai British School Mira

CurriculumBritish

KHDA RatingUnrated

Age Range3-18 years

Fee RangeAED 51,477 – AED 77,217

Fee Band££

Students800

Founded2025

LocationMira, Reem

Highlights & Considerations

Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Highlights

Strong community atmosphere with excellent pastoral care
Part of established Taaleem education network
Dedicated Inclusion department for learning support
Good Sixth Form pathways including BTECs
Improving academic results year on year
Convenient location for Emirates Hills and Springs families

Considerations

Good rather than Outstanding KHDA rating
Smaller range of A-Level subjects than some competitors
Limited specialist sports facilities compared to premium schools
Some families may prefer larger schools with more extensive ECA programmes

Dubai British School Mira

Highlights

Fourth sister school of the Outstanding KHDA-rated Dubai British Schools group
Modern, purpose-built campus designed for over 1,600 students
British-educated homeroom teachers ensuring authentic UK curriculum delivery
Founding Principal Amy Falhi brings strong leadership and vision
Strong community ethos with wellbeing at the heart of every decision
Growing with the booming Mira and Town Square communities

Considerations

Brand new school (opened August 2025) – still establishing itself and building track record
Currently only FS1 to Year 8 – upper years being phased in over time
No KHDA rating yet as a new school (benefits from DBS group's Outstanding reputation)
Located in a still-developing area – some amenities and infrastructure are emerging
Very high demand with most year groups already on closed waitlists

Drive Times from Popular Neighbourhoods

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 British	Drive to Dubai British	Rush Hr → Dubai British	Rush Hr → Dubai British
Arabian Ranches	21 min	5 min	32 min	8 min
Dubai Marina	5 min	28 min	8 min	42 min
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)	5 min	27 min	8 min	41 min
JBR - Jumeirah Beach Residence	6 min	30 min	9 min	45 min
The Springs	6 min	26 min	9 min	39 min
Arabian Ranches 2	20 min	7 min	30 min	11 min
Motor City	16 min	8 min	24 min	12 min
Arabian Ranches 3	22 min	9 min	33 min	14 min

Arabian Ranches

Dubai British

21 min

Rush: 32 min

Dubai British

5 min

Rush: 8 min

Dubai Marina

Dubai British

5 min

Rush: 8 min

Dubai British

28 min

Rush: 42 min

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Dubai British

5 min

Rush: 8 min

Dubai British

27 min

Rush: 41 min

JBR - Jumeirah Beach Residence

Dubai British

6 min

Rush: 9 min

Dubai British

30 min

Rush: 45 min

The Springs

Dubai British

6 min

Rush: 9 min

Dubai British

26 min

Rush: 39 min

Arabian Ranches 2

Dubai British

20 min

Rush: 30 min

Dubai British

7 min

Rush: 11 min

Motor City

Dubai British

16 min

Rush: 24 min

Dubai British

8 min

Rush: 12 min

Arabian Ranches 3

Dubai British

22 min

Rush: 33 min

Dubai British

9 min

Rush: 14 min

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dubai British School Emirates Hills better than Dubai British School Mira?

What are the fees at Dubai British School Emirates Hills compared to Dubai British School Mira?

Dubai British School Emirates Hills fees range from AED 42,000 to AED 72,000 per year (££ band). Dubai British School Mira fees range from AED 51,477 to AED 77,217 per year (££ band).

Which school is closer to Arabian Ranches?

Do Dubai British School Emirates Hills and Dubai British School Mira follow the same curriculum?