| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Apple International Community School | UK | 19K - 26K | 957 m | Acceptable |
| Lycee Francais International | French | 29K - 62K | 1.0 km | Outstanding |
| Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School | Ministry of Education | 9K - 19K | 1.1 km | Good |
| The Indian High School | Indian | 6K - 10K | 1.2 km | Very good |
| Glendale International School LLC | UK | 42K - 58K | 1.2 km | Acceptable |
| Dubai Gem Private School | UK | 14K - 28K | 1.2 km | Good |
| Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha | French | 31K | 1.2 km | Outstanding |
| Himayah School For Education Girls - Al Karama | Ministry of Education | 1.3 km | Acceptable | |
| Dubai English Speaking School | UK | 43K - 53K | 1.4 km | Outstanding |
| St. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai | UK | 7K - 16K | 1.4 km | Good |
| Pakistan Education Academy | Pakistani | 7K - 9K | 1.4 km | Acceptable |
| English Language Private School | UK | 5K - 12K | 1.5 km | Acceptable |
| Ambassador School | Indian | 23K - 46K | 1.9 km | Very good |
| DEWA Academy | Ministry of Education/BTEC | 2.5 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 | |
| New Academy School | American | 9K - 25K | 2.5 km | Good |
| Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 50K - 102K | 3.7 km | Very good |
| GEMS Legacy School - Dubai Branch | Indian | 9K - 21K | 3.8 km | Good |
| The Indian High School-Branch | Indian | 5K - 21K | 3.9 km | Good |
| Dubai International Private School | American | 15K - 24K | 4.0 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Swiss International Scientific School FZ-LLC | International Baccalaureate | 69K - 138K | 4.1 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 | 4.2 km | Acceptable |
| New Indian Model School | Indian | 4K - 8K | 4.3 km | Good |
| Gulf Indian High School | Indian | 5K - 9K | 4.6 km | Good |
| Grammar School | UK | 5K - 7K | 4.8 km | Acceptable |
| Jumeira Baccalaureate School | International Baccalaureate | 64K - 96K | 4.9 km | Very good |
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.