| School name | Curriculum | Fee range | Distance | KHDA rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jebel Ali School (Br of Taaleem Management (L L C)) | UK | 50K–102K | 2.2 km | Very good |
| The Apple International Community School | UK | 19K–26K | 2.2 km | Acceptable |
| Ambassador School | Indian | 23K–46K | 2.4 km | Very good |
| Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou School Oud Metha | French | 31K | 2.4 km | Outstanding |
| DEWA Academy | Ministry of Education/BTEC | 2.4 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 | |
| Glendale International School LLC | UK | 42K–58K | 2.4 km | Acceptable |
| Dubai Gem Private School | UK | 14K–28K | 2.5 km | Good |
| Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School | Ministry of Education | 9K–19K | 2.5 km | Good |
| Lycee Francais International | French | 29K–62K | 2.6 km | Outstanding |
| The Indian High School | Indian | 6K–10K | 2.7 km | Very good |
| Dubai English Speaking School | UK | 43K–53K | 2.8 km | Outstanding |
| Himayah School For Education Girls - Al Karama | Ministry of Education | 2.8 km | Acceptable | |
| St. Mary Catholic High School - Dubai | UK | 7K–16K | 2.9 km | Good |
| Pakistan Education Academy | Pakistani | 7K–9K | 3.0 km | Acceptable |
| New Academy School | American | 9K–25K | 3.0 km | Good |
| English Language Private School | UK | 5K–12K | 3.0 km | Acceptable |
| Jumeira Baccalaureate School | International Baccalaureate | 64K–96K | 3.5 km | Very good |
| Al Shurooq Private School | Ministry of Education | 8K–13K | 4.1 km | Good |
| Swiss International Scientific School FZ-LLC | International Baccalaureate | 69K–138K | 4.2 km | Not inspected due to COVID 19 |
Just a short stroll from Dubai Mall, this place offers effortless access to everything you need. I can host and attend events within the vibrant community, enjoy a spacious swimming pool, and relax outdoors while admiring the iconic Burj Khalifa from the elegant Emaar community. With excellent security and endless possibilities, it’s a place I truly love.
Za’abeel is one of those places people don’t immediately notice when they first move to Dubai — but many eventually gravitate toward it. Sitting between DIFC, Downtown, and the World Trade Centre, it offers a rare balance: central connectivity with a more grounded, residential pace. Over the years, it’s been interesting to watch how the area has evolved naturally rather than through heavy marketing, slowly becoming part of Dubai’s next central corridor.
Za’abeel is one of those places people don’t immediately notice when they first move to Dubai — but many eventually gravitate toward it. Sitting between DIFC, Downtown, and the World Trade Centre, it offers a rare balance: central connectivity with a more grounded, residential pace. Over the years, it’s been interesting to watch how the area has evolved naturally rather than through heavy marketing, slowly becoming part of Dubai’s next central corridor.