Dubai American Academy

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GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a private international school in the Al Barsha suburb of Dubai, United Arab Emirates operated by GEMS Education.^[1] The school follows an American curriculum and offers International Baccalaureate program, Advanced Placement courses, and college preparatory courses.^[2]

Campus

In 2017 Dubai American Academy merged with GEMS Nations Academy and moved into its campus. The 70,000-square-metre (750,000 sq ft) campus includes a full provision for athletics and performing arts, with an Olympic-size swimming pool, 400-metre (1,300 ft) running track, a large gymnasium, playing fields and shaded playgrounds, theaters, and dedicated studios for music and arts for all grade levels.^[3]

Students

The total student body has 2,983 students enrolled. Over 100 nationalities are represented within the student body, with the biggest numbers coming from the US (22.07%), Canada (9.49%), India (6.84%), S. Korea (5.96%), and Egypt (4.09%). There is a 51:49 male to female ratio.

Notable alumni

• Dina Shihabi - Saudi actress working in the United States^[4]
• Johnny Boufarhat, founder of Hopin^[5]

See also

• Americans in the United Arab Emirates

References