School Facilities

  1. Spacious teaching areas with interactive whiteboards/LED displays in every classroom.
  2. Large indoor and outdoor learning and play spaces.
  3. Indoor and outdoor multi-purpose sports facilities and playing fields.
  4. 25m, six lane swimming pool, plus a dedicated learner pool.
  5. Two fully-resourced libraries designed to blend traditional learning with Digital Media, including specific spaces for student support and small group learning.
  6. High quality, specialist Science and ICT laboratories.
  7. Specialist creative spaces giving students access to a wide range of learning opportunities including Robotics, Innovative Design Technology and Visual Arts.
  8. Specialist facilities for the delivery of the Performing Arts – Music, Drama and Dance.
  9. Performance Theatre; a multi-function space designed for music and drama productions, school assemblies, meetings and exhibitions.
  10. Dedicated Prayer Rooms

More To Explore

  • Our School

    GEMS Al Barsha National School aims to be one of the leading national schools producing future leaders of character who are confident, resilient, adaptable and ethical global citizens.

  • Welcome Message from the Principal

    A message from our Principal, Ms. Michelle Thomas 

  • vision
    Vision and Mission

    The school is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and the introduction of skills to lead students towards happy and successful lives.

  • location
    Our Location

    Find us in Al Barsha South 2, Dubai

  • Senior Leadership Team

    View the profiles for each of our senior leaders

  • Accreditations

    A list of GNS accreditations, affiliations, and exam boards


  • GEMS Alumni
    GEMS Alumni Network

    Over the course of six decades, more than 400,000 students have graduated from GEMS Schools across the world and gone on to greatness.

  • Work With Us
    Work With Us

    We are passionate about developing people and enabling individuals to become outstanding teachers

  • KHDA Inspection Report & Highlights

    We are proud of our reported progress during the latest inspection report by KHDA in 2022-2023 with 66% of inspection areas rated as good or better.

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