Al Ahmadiya School

Outdoor courtyard where students used to gather in lines every morning - (Dubai Culture & Arts Authority)

An interesting corner at today's Al Ahmadiya school showing a scene of traditional education - (Dubai Culture & Arts Authority)

Al Ahmadiya School is one of the most prestigious ancient educational institutions, and the first semi-formal private school in Dubai, and is today owned and managed by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Founded in the year 1912 by Sheikh Ahmed bin Dalmouk, one of the giants of the pearl trade in the Persian Gulf. Following his demise, his son Sheikh Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Dalmouk completed the construction of the school and named it Al Ahmadiya School in honor of his father. The Dubai government had worked on the restoration of Al Ahmadiya School in mid-1994 and converted it into a museum which was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum on March 20, 2000, representing the genesis of semi-formal education in Dubai. Recently celebrated its Centenary, a true milestone in the field of education in Dubai. Working Hours at Al Ahmadiya School are Saturday to Thursday: 08:00 – 19:30, Friday: 14:30 – 19:30

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Dubai Culture & Arts Authority - Tel: 04 5155000 - Fax: 04 5155100 - P.O.Box: 115222 - website

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