
| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himayah School For Education Girls - Al Karama | Ministry of Education | 0.4 km | Acceptable | |
| The Apple International Community School | UK | 19K–26K | 1.1 km | Acceptable |
| Lycee Francais International | French | 29K–62K | 1.2 km | Outstanding |
| Pakistan Education Academy | Pakistani | 7K–9K | 1.3 km | Acceptable |
| The Indian High School | Indian | 6K–10K | 1.3 km | Very good |
| English Language Private School | UK | 5K–12K | 1.4 km | Acceptable |
| St. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai | UK | 7K–16K | 1.5 km | Good |
| Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School | Ministry of Education | 9K–19K | 1.5 km | Good |
| Dubai English Speaking School | UK | 43K–53K | 1.7 km | Outstanding |
| Dubai Gem Private School | UK | 14K–28K | 1.9 km | Good |
| Glendale International School LLC | UK | 42K–58K | 2.0 km | Acceptable |
| Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha | French | 31K | 2.1 km | Outstanding |
| Ambassador School | Indian | 23K–46K | 2.2 km | Very good |
| New Academy School | American | 9K–25K | 2.5 km | Good |
| DEWA Academy | Ministry of Education/BTEC | 3.0 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 | |
| GEMS Legacy School - Dubai Branch | Indian | 9K–21K | 3.1 km | Good |
| The Indian High School-Branch | Indian | 5K–21K | 3.2 km | Good |
| Dubai International Private School | American | 15K–24K | 3.3 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| The National Charity School for Girls (Br of The National Charity School for Boys L.L.C) | Ministry of Education | 5K–9K | 4.0 km | Acceptable |
| New Indian Model School | Indian | 4K–8K | 4.1 km | Good |
| Gulf Indian High School | Indian | 5K–9K | 4.4 km | Good |
| Little Flower English School | Indian | 4K–4K | 4.4 km | Acceptable |
| Pearl Wisdom School L.L.C | Indian | 16K–23K | 4.7 km | Good |
| Grammar School | UK | 5K–7K | 4.7 km | Acceptable |
| Himayah Kindergarten For Education- Karama | Ministry of Education | 5.0 km | Good | |
| Himayah School For Education Boys - Diera (Abu Hail) | Ministry of Education | 5.0 km | Acceptable |
Karama is chaotic and crowded, but that’s part of its personality. The buildings are older, but because there’s so much demand and people are used to living here, rent can actually be expensive. The streets are packed with restaurants, cafés, salons and supermarkets, and most of it is really affordable. There’s a lot of culture in this “old Dubai” side, with Zabeel Park and Mankhool just walking distance away. Despite the crowds and noise, in my opinion, it’s still very family-friendly. It feels lively, authentic and like a real neighbourhood rather than a polished, touristy district.