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Choosing between Dubai English Speaking School and JESS Jumeirah? Here's an honest, data-driven comparison to help your family decide.
| Dubai English Speaking School | JESS Jumeirah | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | British | British |
| KHDA Rating | Outstanding (2023-24) | Outstanding (2023-24) |
| Age Range | 3-11 years | 3-11 years |
| Fee Range | AED 55,000 – AED 75,000 | AED 54,000 – AED 70,000 |
| Fee Band | £££ | £££ |
| Students | 700 | 900 |
| Founded | 1963 | 1975 |
| Location | Al Safa | Jumeirah |
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 English | Drive to JESS Jumeirah | Rush Hr → Dubai English | Rush Hr → JESS Jumeirah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 5 min | 10 min | 8 min | 15 min |
| Jumeirah | 10 min | 5 min | 15 min | 8 min |
| Downtown Dubai | 7 min | 8 min | 11 min | 12 min |
| Sobha Hartland | 17 min | 16 min | 26 min | 24 min |
| Al Barsha | 18 min | 28 min | 27 min | 42 min |
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 21 min | 18 min | 32 min | 27 min |
| Dubai Hills Estate | 19 min | 28 min | 29 min | 42 min |
| Al Barari | 23 min | 29 min | 35 min | 44 min |
Dubai English
5 min
Rush: 8 min
JESS Jumeirah
10 min
Rush: 15 min
Dubai English
10 min
Rush: 15 min
JESS Jumeirah
5 min
Rush: 8 min
Dubai English
7 min
Rush: 11 min
JESS Jumeirah
8 min
Rush: 12 min
Dubai English
17 min
Rush: 26 min
JESS Jumeirah
16 min
Rush: 24 min
Dubai English
18 min
Rush: 27 min
JESS Jumeirah
28 min
Rush: 42 min
Dubai English
21 min
Rush: 32 min
JESS Jumeirah
18 min
Rush: 27 min
Dubai English
19 min
Rush: 29 min
JESS Jumeirah
28 min
Rush: 42 min
Dubai English
23 min
Rush: 35 min
JESS Jumeirah
29 min
Rush: 44 min