GEMS Dubai American Academy

GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is GEMS Education's flagship American curriculum school, established in 1997. It is the only American curriculum school in Dubai to have consistently received an 'Outstanding' rating by the KHDA. The school combines a rigorous US standards-based program with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Years 12 and 13.

The school moved to a state-of-the-art campus in Al Barsha South in 2017, which features extensive facilities for robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital media. DAA's philosophy focuses on 'future-proofing' students, emphasizing critical thinking, global citizenship, and entrepreneurship. It has a massive alumni network with graduates attending top-tier universities globally, particularly in the United States.