Dubai American Academy

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

Campus
In 2017 Dubai American Academy merged with GEMS Nations Academy and moved into its campus. The 70000 m2 campus includes a full provision for athletics and performing arts, with an Olympic-size swimming pool, 400 m running track, a large gymnasium, playing fields and shaded playgrounds, theaters, and dedicated studios for music and arts for all grade levels.

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
 * Johnny Boufarhat, founder of Hopin