| GEMS Dubai American Academy | |
| City: | Al Barsha, Dubai |
| Country: | UAE |
| Coordinates: | 25.1142°N 55.2075°W |
| Type: | Private Elementary/middle/high school |
| Established: | 1998 |
| Superintendent: | Ethan Hildreth |
| Principal: | Cody Yocom (high school) |
| Principal2: | Justin Reynolds (middle school) |
| Principal3: | Mike Gilmore (elementary school) |
| Faculty: | 235+ |
| Mascot: | Diego the Leopard |
| Rival: | American School of Dubai |
| Colors: | Blue, red, and navy |
GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA) is a private international school in the Al Barsha suburb of Dubai, United Arab Emirates operated by GEMS Education.[1] The school follows an American curriculum and offers International Baccalaureate program, Advanced Placement courses, and college preparatory courses.[2]
In 2017 Dubai American Academy merged with GEMS Nations Academy and moved into its campus. The 70000m2 campus includes a full provision for athletics and performing arts, with an Olympic-size swimming pool, 400m (1,300feet) running track, a large gymnasium, playing fields and shaded playgrounds, theaters, and dedicated studios for music and arts for all grade levels.[3]
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.