Regular face-to-face lessons will continue in Dubai's private schools in the second semester that begins on January 3.
Canteens will be shut during the first two weeks of the term, while extracurricular activities, field trips and gatherings will be suspended.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) made the announcement.
.@KHDA: Regular face-to-face education in Dubai private schools will continue in the 2nd semester while collective classroom & extracurricular activities will be discontinued. Canteens will close for the first 2 weeks of the semester & gatherings & school trips will be suspended. pic.twitter.com/u6vGNZezJy
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 28, 2021
It came shortly after federal authorities said public schools in the UAE will shift to distance learning for the first two weeks of the second semester.
Private schools in Abu Dhabi will also make the temporary switch to remote learning.


UAE, Pakistan leaders discuss boosting economic ties
UAE, Bosnia FMs discuss strengthening bilateral relations
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches campaign to rescue 5 million children from hunger
Dubai advances measures to support people of determination
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at AI Impact Summit in India
Over 14 million Captagon pills, hidden in grain sacks, seized in UAE–Kuwait operation
Remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan for UAE public schools
UAE clarifies enrollment rules for British curriculum schools
UAE announces temporary road closures in Al Dhaid
Umm Al Emarat aid ship sets sail for Gaza Strip
UAE announces Ramadan working hours for private sector
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights nation’s defence vision at naval college ceremony
Members of UAE's National Identity Committee unveiled
Ramadan working hours confirmed for UAE public sector
Kazakhstan crowned champions of UAE SWAT Challenge 2026
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed attends final day of UAE SWAT Challenge
UAE chairs Arab League emergency meeting on Israeli settlement expansion
UAE cracks down on unlicensed domestic worker recruitment platforms
UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Canada
UAE leaders discuss national priorities, sustainable development
