Tens of thousands of expatriates move to <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2021/11/22/only-in-dubai-sheikh-hamdan-reacts-to-womans-story-that-underlines-safety-of-city/" target="_blank">Dubai</a> every year to embark on a new chapter in their lives. Finding the right neighbourhood in which to settle down and a <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/06/17/eight-best-private-schools-in-dubai-with-tuition-fees-under-dh35000-per-year/" target="_blank">suitable school </a>nearby for those with children rank high on the priority list when deciding to relocate. As a rule of thumb, the further away from the sea, the cheaper the rent. Across the board, both<a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/06/19/my-dubai-rent-tenant-pays-cheapest-rent-in-17-years-in-this-dh25000-flat/" target="_blank"> rent and sales </a>prices are on the rise — but an oversupply in recent years means many areas are cheaper than they once were. With so many districts on offer, it can be hard to choose how to strike the right balance between finding the right home and living somewhere that isn't a million miles away from your child's school. Here,<i> The National</i> has put together a list of some of the most popular residential areas in Dubai and the best rated schools nearby. <b>Name:</b> Kings School Al Barsha <b>Location: </b>Al Barsha second <b>Curriculum:</b> UK <b>Grade/Year:</b> FS 1 to Year 13 <b>Rating: </b>Outstanding <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh53,622 to Dh106,404 --------- <b>Name:</b> GEMS Dubai American Academy <b>Location:</b> Al Barsha South <b>Curriculum: </b>US <b>Grade/Year:</b> KG 1 to — Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Outstanding <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh61,190 — Dh86,260 <b>Name: </b>GEMS Jumeirah Primary School <b>Location: </b>Jumeirah 3 <b>Curriculum:</b> UK <b>Grade/Year: </b>FS1 to Year 6 <b>Rating:</b> Outstanding <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh40,865 — Dh51,511 --------- <b>Name: </b>Jumeira Baccalaureate School <b>Location: </b>Jumeirah 1 <b>Curriculum: </b>International Baccalaureate <b>Grade/Year: </b>Pre-primary to Grade 12 <b>Rating:</b> Very good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh59,356 — Dh89,034 <b>Name: </b>Jebel Ali School <b>Location: </b>Jebel Ali <b>Curriculum:</b> UK <b>Grade/Year: </b>FS 1 to Year 12 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees: </b>Dh45,891 — Dh94,000 --------- <b>Name: </b>The Winchester School <b>Location:</b> Jebel Ali <b>Curriculum: </b>UK <b>Grade/Year:</b> ECC to Year 13 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh13,822 — Dh30,835 --------- <b>Name:</b> Delhi Private School <b>Location: </b>Jebel Ali <b>Curriculum:</b> Indian <b>Grade/Year:</b> Pre-primary to Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees: </b>Dh10,298 — Dh14,416 <b>Name: </b>Fairgreen International School <b>Location:</b> Dubailand <b>Curriculum: </b>International Baccalaureate <b>Grade/Year: </b>Pre-primary to Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh50,000 — Dh88,000 --------- <b>Name: </b>The Aquila School <b>Location: </b>Dubailand <b>Curriculum: </b>UK <b>Grade/Year:</b> FS1 to Year 9 <b>Rating:</b> Good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh45,000 — Dh66,000 --------- <b>Name:</b> South View School LLC <b>Location:</b> Dubailand <b>Curriculum: </b>UK <b>Grade/Year: </b>FS 1 to Year 10 <b>Rating:</b> Good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh43,000 — 61,500 <b>Name:</b> Victory Heights Primary School <b>Location: </b>Sports City <b>Curriculum: </b>UK <b>Grade/Year: </b>Pre-primary to Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees: </b>Dh36,576 — Dh49,877 --------- <b>Name:</b> JSS International School <b>Location:</b> Jumeirah Village Circle <b>Curriculum:</b> Indian <b>Grade/Year: </b>Pre-primary to Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh15,483 — 40,401 <b>Name:</b> Lycee Francais International <b>Location: </b>Oud Metha <b>Curriculum: </b>French <b>Grade/Year:</b> Pre-primary to Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees: </b>Dh26,922 — Dh56,936 --------- <b>Name:</b> The Indian High School <b>Location: </b>Oud Metha <b>Curriculum:</b> Indian <b>Grade/Year:</b> Grade 5 to Grade 12 <b>Rating: </b>Very Good <b>Tuition fees: </b>Dh5525 — Dh10,465 <b>Name:</b> Jumeirah English Speaking School <b>Location: </b>Arabian Ranches <b>Curriculum: </b>International Baccalaureate <b>Grade/Year: </b>FS 1 to Grade 13 <b>Rating:</b> Outstanding <b>Tuition fees: </b>Dh41,829 to 94,805 --------- <b>Name: </b>Ranches Primary School <b>Location: </b>Arabian Ranches <b>Curriculum: </b>UK <b>Grade/Year:</b> FS 1 to Year 6 <b>Rating: </b>Very good <b>Tuition fees:</b> Dh46,630 — Dh56,992