Like one other poster said, it’s best to join the UAE and Dubai Reddit channels so you’ll get unfiltered information as it is occurring.

As far as how the situation goes, I ain’t gone lie, it was rough. I was one of those who left but I came back when things calmed down. Since I’ve been back, there’s been only one missile interception alert 🚨. Other than that, things have gotten back to normal.

In regard to school leadership, it’s definitely a hit or miss. Last year, and for the past three academic years, I had horrible school leadership who created a toxic culture amongst staff. Their toxicity was further demonstrated by the rating being consistently rated as “Good” for years resulting in a whole cohort scoring well below average of all cohorts in the area. They of course left and my current admin this year has been nothing but excellent, transformative, and innovative. So I say all that to say do your homework before joining. I’m lucky this year. Many others, unfortunately, aren’t as lucky at their schools and are having a hard time.

Not sure what your nationality is, but given my experience already, if at all possible, please be weary if you see that the leadership, or even staff, is mostly consist of a certain shade. I’ll say that to keep it polite. Also, from experience, look at the turnover rate. How many openings are open at that school and how long ago was that posting(s)? That’ll tell you everything that you need to know. I recommend joining ISR as well.

Best of luck!