School Uniforms in Dubai: What Every Family Should Know

How school uniforms work here

1. 1

   Know that a uniform is required

   Uniforms are compulsory for school students in the UAE. Whichever school your child joins, expect to buy a uniform before term begins.

2. 2

   For government schools, expect one shared look

   All public schools follow a unified school uniform for students. This means the design is standardised rather than set by each individual school.

3. 3

   Read the official public-school guide

   For government schools, look for the 'School Uniform Guide for Public School Students' for the academic year 2024-2025 (PDF, 3.58 MB). It sets out what the unified uniform looks like.

   Documents:School Uniform Guide for Public School Students (PDF)
4. 4

   For private schools, check the school's own uniform

   Private schools also require a school uniform carrying its logo. Uniforms of private schools differ from school to school, so ask the specific school you have chosen what its uniform is and where to buy it.

5. 5

   Confirm current details on the authority's site

   Because the exact designs, suppliers and any costs are set outside these notes, check the current requirements on the KHDA website before you buy. We don't quote amounts we cannot verify.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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