Sports and activities in Dubai schools
How many schools offer each activity, counted the way the Finder's filter counts them. Each number opens those schools on the map.
Year 2024–25, Year 5 (Grade 4), fees as charged
Schools by activity
| Activity | Schoolsof 238 schools | Schools | Confirmed byWebsite | Confirmed byKHDA report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball sportsAny of these | 98 | |||
| Football | 92 | 90 | 3 | |
| Basketball | 77 | 76 | 1 | |
| Cricket | 44 | 44 | 0 | |
| Volleyball | 41 | 41 | 1 | |
| Netball | 35 | 35 | 0 | |
| Rugby | 28 | 28 | 0 | |
| Hockey | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Water sportsAny of these | 85 | |||
| Swimming | 83 | 79 | 7 | |
| Water polo | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| Sailing & paddling | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Racket sportsAny of these | 69 | |||
| Badminton | 45 | 44 | 1 | |
| Tennis | 35 | 35 | 1 | |
| Table tennis | 27 | 27 | 0 | |
| Squash | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Individual sportsAny of these | 105 | |||
| Yoga & fitness | 64 | 50 | 18 | |
| Athletics | 58 | 56 | 2 | |
| Gymnastics | 39 | 39 | 0 | |
| Martial arts | 37 | 36 | 2 | |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | 1 | |
| Cycling | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Horse riding | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Climbing | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| Fencing | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| DanceAny of these | 72 | |||
| Dance (other) | 52 | 45 | 13 | |
| Ballet | 16 | 16 | 0 | |
| Modern & jazz dance | 15 | 14 | 1 | |
| Cultural dance | 9 | 7 | 3 | |
| TheatreAny of these | 78 | |||
| Drama | 76 | 61 | 19 | |
| Musicals | 26 | 25 | 2 | |
| MusicAny of these | 71 | |||
| Choir & singing | 50 | 47 | 3 | |
| Instrument lessons | 38 | 38 | 1 | |
| Orchestra & bands | 38 | 35 | 3 | |
| Art & designAny of these | 113 | |||
| Art | 101 | 80 | 30 | |
| Photography & film | 35 | 30 | 5 | |
| Design & fashion | 18 | 14 | 4 | |
| Science & technologyAny of these | 119 | |||
| Robotics | 96 | 60 | 45 | |
| Coding | 63 | 53 | 15 | |
| Science & engineering club | 53 | 48 | 6 | |
| Debate & strategyAny of these | 126 | |||
| Debate & public speaking | 72 | 60 | 17 | |
| Model United Nations | 70 | 43 | 40 | |
| Chess | 49 | 44 | 5 | |
| Award programmesAny of these | 42 | |||
| Duke of Edinburgh / IAYP | 33 | 28 | 9 | |
| Scouts & guides | 9 | 8 | 1 | |
How this is worked out
29 schools have no activity confirmed: nothing we read names a specific one. They are not counted as not offering anything; the Finder says the same for each of them.
A school counts when its own website names the activity, or one of its three latest KHDA reports does. The two sources overlap, so the website and report columns do not add up to the total.
Source
Schools' own websites, and each school's three latest KHDA Full Inspection Reports.
Facilities
FacilitiesNamed by a school's website or one of its three latest KHDA reports. Facilities are not a filter in the Finder.
| Facility | Schools | Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Playing field | 112 | |
| Swimming pool | 105 | |
| Sports hall | 85 | |
| Art studio | 80 | |
| Sports courts | 78 | |
| Music rooms | 74 | |
| Theatre or auditorium | 65 | |
| Makerspace | 46 | |
| Dance studio | 36 | |
| Running track | 25 |