GEMS Metropole School - Motor City
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$10K – US$14K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 3–18
Students: ~3,900
Location: Motor City, Dubai
Updated February 2026
In Brief
GEMS Metropole School Dubai is a new British curriculum school that opened in September 2023 in Al Waha, targeting families seeking premium GEMS education with enhanced facilities. While it benefits from GEMS Education's established network and features modern amenities, its complete newness means no academic track record, KHDA ratings, or university outcomes exist yet.
The school operates under GEMS Education's Metropole Through World (MTW) branding, following British curriculum pathways structured in distinct phases: the 'Active School' for Years 7-9 emphasizing High Performance Learning with sports excellence and community engagement, and the 'Future School' for Years 10-13 focusing on academic and vocational achievement. Located in Dubai's Al Waha community, it features purpose-built facilities including sports arenas and creative spaces designed to support the school's leadership development programs and student-led conferences.
As GEMS Education's newest addition to their Metropole brand network, the school operates under the oversight of Matthew Burfield, who leads seven GEMS schools serving over 21,000 students across the UAE. The institution positions itself in the ultra-premium fee bracket typical of new GEMS launches, though specific enrollment figures and fee structures remain undisclosed. Parent discussions from other GEMS schools suggest the network provides established educational systems while individual campuses develop their own campus cultures, though concerns about for-profit management practices appear across various GEMS institutions.
What parents value
- –Brand new facilities purpose-built for modern learning approaches
- –Part of established GEMS Education network with over 50 years global experience
- –High Performance Learning World Class Status for prep school curriculum
- –Structured leadership development and student-led conference programs
- –Sports excellence focus with dedicated arena facilities
- –Al Waha location provides newer community environment
Points of consideration
- –No graduating classes yet to assess long-term educational outcomes
- –Ultra-premium fees typical of new GEMS schools
- –Limited parent community feedback or established school culture
- –For-profit GEMS model may prioritize financial returns over educational considerations
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Stage 1 | 3 | 10,454 |
| Foundation Stage 2 | 4 | 11,405 |
| Year 1 | 5 | 12,355 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 12,355 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 12,355 |
| Year 4 | 8 | 12,355 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 12,355 |
| Year 6 | 10 | 12,355 |
| Year 7 | 11 | 13,939 |
| Year 8 | 12 | 13,939 |
| Year 9 | 13 | 13,939 |
| Year 10 | 14 | 13,939 |
| Year 11 | 15 | 13,939 |
| Years 12-13 | 16 | 13,939 |
Fees converted from AED. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | 143 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Dubai's international schools serve a highly diverse student body drawn from over 180 nationalities. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Nav Iqbal - Principal/CEO
Nav Iqbal is the Principal and CEO of GEMS Metropole School – Motor City, bringing over a decade of school leadership experience, including roles from Secondary Psychology teacher to Executive Principal, and successfully leading two school startups.