Salaams Aisha - sounds like we are in the same boat! We are also in Dubai (our son is at DESS) and we are leaving for Doha in Jan because of better job opportunities for me!

My wife spoke to Doha Academy on the phone, and they seemed helpful and friendly and have said that they can fit Adam into the class in Jan. And the website looks good with a british curriculum with an emphasis also on Islam and Arabic - recitation etc included.

Have just heard rumours on here that dont sound too good - but that may be just from "whiteys" (got to love a bit of stereo-typing) that arent interested in having their kids learn about Islam. Its hard to say...

My wife is flying over to Doha next week to look at a few schools, so will let you know.

So where in Dubai are you currently?