| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star International School (Branch) | UK | 34K - 74K | 782 m | Good |
| Uptown International School (Br. of Taaleem Management LLC) | International Baccalaureate | 39K - 96K | 1.4 km | Very good |
| Bright Learners Private School L.L.C | American | 25K - 39K | 1.5 km | Acceptable |
| Chinese School Dubai | Chinese | 28K - 33K | 2.3 km | Good |
| Buds Public School | Indian | 9K - 15K | 2.3 km | Acceptable |
| Al Eman Educational EST | Ministry of Education | 6K - 9K | 2.4 km | Acceptable |
| Arab Unity School L.L.C | UK | 6K - 11K | 2.7 km | Acceptable |
| Dubai Modern Education School | American - Ministry of Education | 12K - 19K | 2.7 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| American Academy for Girls | American | 46K - 71K | 2.8 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| School Of Modern Skills | American | 17K - 30K | 2.8 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| Deira Private School | UK | 23K - 41K | 2.8 km | Acceptable |
| Greenwood International School | American | 20K - 31K | 2.8 km | Good |
| Dubai Arabian American Private School | American | 14K - 32K | 2.8 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| North American International School L.L.C | American | 31K - 49K | 2.8 km | Acceptable |
| Pace Modern British School L.L.C | UK | 20K - 30K | 3.0 km | Acceptable |
| Ignite School L.L.C | American | 29K - 45K | 3.3 km | Acceptable |
| Hampton Heights International School | UK | 20K - 28K | 3.3 km | Not inspected yet |
| GEMS Our Own English High School | Indian | 8K - 17K | 3.3 km | Very good |
| Mirdif American School | American | 26K - 47K | 3.3 km | Good |
| Our Own High School - Dubai Branch | Indian | 8K - 16K | 3.4 km | Good |
| Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej L.L.C | American | 36K - 70K | 3.4 km | Good |
| International School of Arts & Sciences L.L.C | American | 24K - 33K | 3.4 km | Good |
| GEMS Royal Dubai School - Dubai Branch | UK | 40K - 77K | 3.4 km | Very good |
| Cedar School L.L.C | UK | 25K - 44K | 3.5 km | Acceptable |
| The School of Research Science L.L.C | UK - UK* | 37K - 80K | 3.6 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| The City School International Private | UK | 15K - 36K | 3.6 km | Good |
| Islamic School for Training & Education | Ministry of Education | 9K - 14K | 3.7 km | Acceptable |
| The School of Research Science US High School L.L.C | American | 60K - 70K | 3.7 km | Acceptable |
| Primus Private School L.L.C | Indian | 12K - 25K | 3.7 km | Good |
| Deira International School | UK - UK/IB - International Baccalaureate (1 | 45K - 90K | 3.8 km | Outstanding |
| International Academic School | American | 15K - 28K | 3.8 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
| GEMS Al Khaleej International School - Dubai Branch | American - International Baccalaureate | 34K - 63K | 3.8 km | Good |
| Sharjah American International Private School - Dubai Branch | American | 18K - 45K | 3.9 km | Good |
| GEMS Founders School Nad Al Hamar (Br of FZEGEMS Wellington Academy) - Dubai Branch | UK | 3.9 km | Not inspected yet | |
| The Scholars School | UK - UK/BTEC | 4.4 km | Not inspected yet | |
| Newlands School | UK | 21K - 40K | 4.6 km | Good |
| The Philippine School | Philippine | 6K - 16K | 4.7 km | Acceptable |
| The Indian Academy | Indian | 12K - 24K | 4.8 km | Good |
| GEMS Founders School Mizhar | UK | 25K - 38K | 4.9 km | Good |
| Dar Al Marefa Private School | International Baccalaureate | 66K - 101K | 4.9 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
Mirdif is a good location to live in if you have a car, depending on where in Mirdif you live you can be in a area that is walking distance from a park, a walkable area and next to good restaurants.
6 days ago
Love that community. It is a very peaceful and family-friendly one.
2 months ago
Place getting old, rent still very high
2 months ago
Mirdif feels very different from the high-rise, fast-paced areas of Dubai. It’s calm, leafy and very family-oriented, with plenty of villas and townhouses. Streets are wide, there’s green space, and it feels like a proper residential neighbourhood rather than a city buzz zone. It’s a car-dependent area, so getting around without one can be tricky, and public transport options are limited. That said, it’s close enough to Dubai Festival City and other main roads, so commuting isn’t too painful. Mirdif City Centre is right there too, a big mall with all the usual shopping, dining and entertainment options, which makes daily life convenient. There are also good schools, gyms, cafés and supermarkets around. Overall, Mirdif works if you want a quieter, suburban vibe, plenty of space, and family-friendly living while still having malls and amenities nearby.
7 months ago
Mirdif continues to be one of Dubai's beloved "suburban utopias". While the rest of the city has become more modern and high-tech, Mirdif remains a grounded, family-first neighborhood. Pros: - Great for families - Plenty of convenience (Uptown Mirdif and Mirdif City Center are very close to you) - Great education hub (GEMS Royal and Mirdif American School) - Feels very organic compared to the rest of Dubai (plenty of greenery as well) - Extremely pet-friendly and very community-oriented neighborhood Cons: - Close to the airport, so expect to hear loud noises from planes - Lack of reliable public transportation (if you don't have a car, you're in for a rough time) - Isolation
7 months ago