Dubai English Speaking School Oud Metha

DESS Oud Metha has extensive facilities to support learning and wellbeing. The campus includes 2x primary football/rugby pitches (real grass), an outdoor 25-meter swimming pool and a Foundation Stage pool. Indoor facilities comprise 2x netball/basketball courts, indoor sports halls, a music studio, a library, a dance studio, a Zen garden, breakout areas and a hall for productions and events. Onsite amenities include a uniform shop, quiet study rooms, science labs, a central playground, a Parent Cafe, a STEM room and a sustainable garden.

Sports facilities at DESS Oud Metha include two primary football/rugby pitches on real grass. There are two netball/basketball courts and indoor sports halls. An outdoor swimming pool of 25 meters and a Foundation Stage pool (0.8 meters) support swimming education. The facilities enable a range of physical education activities across year groups.

Academic facilities include science labs, a library, a STEM room, a music studio and a dance studio. Quiet study rooms support independent and group work. The Foundation Stage comprises FS1 (ages 3-4) and FS2 (ages 4-5) aligned with the UK EYFS. Key Stage 1 uses the National Curriculum for England for Years 1 and 2, with current and cultural concepts linked to the UN Global Goals. Key Stage 2 covers Years 3-6 (ages 7-11) with a focus on Mathematics, Literacy and Science.

Extracurricular Activities at DESS Oud Metha include a broad range of all-year-group activities across cross-curricular provision, sports and Performing Arts. The program provides opportunities for local, residential and overseas trips. DESS Cares initiatives promote charity, sustainability and wellbeing through events and fundraising, including partnerships with United World Schools (UWS) and Dubai Cares. Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status and the Urban Farm initiative reflect the school's sustainability focus.