GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai

GEMS Our Own English High School Dubai (OOD) is one of the oldest and most storied schools in the UAE, established in 1968 by the K.S. Varkey family — the founders of GEMS Education. Originally located in the historic Bastakia district, the school moved to Oud Metha in 1983 before relocating to its current purpose-built campus in Al Warqa 3. The school follows the CBSE-International curriculum and caters to students from KG through Grade 12, offering three academic streams at senior level. OOD operates as a co-educational school from KG to Grade 4, transitioning to a girls-only school from Grades 5 to 12, primarily serving Indian expatriate families. The school consistently holds a KHDA 'Good' rating and serves over 3,000 students annually. With its deeply rooted educational heritage, OOD provides affordable, quality CBSE education to the South Asian community in Dubai. The campus features modern facilities including science labs, a library, auditorium, and sports facilities. The school motto 'Lead Kindly Light' reflects its values of compassion, discipline, and academic excellence.