Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is the world’s largest free zone dedicated to higher education.
It was launched in April 2007 and is home to numerous regional and international colleges and universities. Currently it serves over 24,000 students on more than 400 undergraduate and post-graduate programmes.
International Academic City is also home to Dubai English Speaking College, the German International School, Lycee Francaise International Georges Pompidou and DPS Academy (until April 2017).
It is not a residential area.