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School fees can exceed rent
A serious British or IB school is a second salary. Indian/Pakistani curriculum schools are more reachable and still not cheap.
- Indian / similar curriculum
- Often AED 8–20k / year
- British / IB mid
- AED 30–70k / year
- Premium
- AED 80k–150k+ / year
KHDA regulates Dubai private schools. Fees are public on school sites. Admission waitlists are real for popular years. Factor registration, transport, uniform and trips.
If school fees plus rent do not fit the offer, the offer does not fit. Some packages include education allowance — get the cap in writing. Do not enrol on a visit visa and hope the work permit arrives next week.
Practical notes, not official law. Confirm on ICP, MOHRE, RTA, KHDA and your employer before you act.