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SCHOOLS AND FURTHER EDUCATION IN
THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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GUIDE
Every parent’s essential guide to nurseries,
schools and further education in the UAE
All the facts and figures you need to get educated – in one handy guide.
This comprehensive directory has all the answers to education in the UAE.
Whether you’re a working parent looking for a nursery place, you’ve just
arrived and are looking for a school for your children, or you’re planning to
brush up on your skills and study for a degree, the UAE Education Guide has
everything you need to know.
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CONTENTS
welcome to the UAE
Education Guide. This
comprehensive guide to
education in the UAE is the
ultimate learning experience EDUCATION IN Northern
– whether you are a working THE UAE 2 Emirates62
parent looking for a nursery
place, you’ve moved to the Sharjah63
UAE with three kids, or you’ve
THE EARLY YEARS 4
just had a baby and want to
NURSERIES6
organise a school place early. EXTRA CURRICULAR
Abu Dhabi 6 FUN64
Don’t waste hours trawling
through education websites Dubai10 AFTER SCHOOL
for information – our directory CLUBS66
of nurseries, primary and Sharjah 20
secondary schools, as well Abu Dhabi 66
as universities and colleges,
brings all the information you Dubai66
need together in one place. TERM TIME 22
As well as essential contact
SCHOOLS24
information, we’ve researched
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
the government rankings, Abu Dhabi 24 ATTRACTIONS68
curriculums, fees, facilities,
locations and available courses. Al Ain 32 KIDS’
ACTIVITIES70
As well as a guide to Dubai33
understanding education Abu Dhabi 70
in the UAE, there is information Northern
on boarding schools, school Emirates51 Dubai71
transport, curriculums, after-
school clubs and activities.
Sharjah52 Northern
Emirates72
Finally, don’t forget that Explorer
publishes a variety of residents’ UNIVERSITIES54
and activity guides that help DIRECTORY74
you to extract the most from life Abu Dhabi 55
in the UAE. And, for the latest
updates on education, kids’ Al Ain 56
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EDUCATION
NURSERIES | DUBAI
IN THE UAE
Curriculums, academic calendar and school fees
Educational standards and the selection of high, your child will learn Arabic and other
institutions across the UAE are excellent, languages from a young age, the facilities
whether you are enrolling your child into are world class and schools are a mix of
nursery or learning new skills as an adult. nationalities. The number of students
The emirates are home to various enrolled in private schools in Dubai is
international and government nurseries, currently estimated at 225,000 and there
schools and universities offering top are around 185,000 students in Abu Dhabi.
quality education. School inspections are Both emirates have plans to build
now compulsory, and teachers do need to more new schools by 2020. There are
be professionally qualified as in western also a growing number of internationally
countries. Local schools are restricted accredited colleges and universities
primarily to Arabic-speaking Emiratis, offering courses in the arts, sciences,
so you will need to enrol your child in a business and engineering sectors.
private school. Although prices can be
Most nurseries are open for four or five that is within walking distance of your
hours in the morning and charge anything home or en route to the office. Bear
from Dhs.3,000 to Dhs.12,000 per term. in mind that traffic can often get very
You can pay extra in many nurseries if congested at pick-up and drop-off time
you need to drop your child off earlier during term time.
or collect them later (up until 6pm). In
general, classes of between 10 and 20 Curriculum
children are staffed by a nursery teacher Most nurseries will follow one particular
and as many as three teaching assistants. curriculum – mainly International, English
(Early Years Foundation Stage/EYFS) or
Selecting a nursery Montessori. Quite often there will be an
The UAE’s Ministry of Social Affairs amalgamation of approaches with more of
recently launched a rating system in a a focus on children’s social and personal
bid to boost nursery services across the development than on any one particular
country. A quality standards guidebook country’s curriculum.
is also available from mea.gov.ae to help EYFS is designed to prepare children
parents make an informed decision and for entry to the UK’s Key Stage 1
choose a school. (Years 1 and 2) at school. EYFS focuses
Don’t be surprised if your child starts on communication, language, and
learning Arabic or even French from the physical, personal, social and emotional
age of one. Another factor to consider is development. Assessments are made
whether or not a nursery provides meals. throughout a child’s time at the nursery,
The location of your child’s nursery creating a profile to help teachers
will also be a key factor in your decision- understand the child and tailor a
making process. You may prefer a nursery curriculum to suit their development.
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DUBAI
Alphabet Street Nursery Art Kid Nursery & Daycare
Villa 11, Al Manara St, Al Manara, Jumeira 31st St, Al Mankhool, Bur Dubai
04 348 5991 04 398 9335
alphabetstreetnursery.com artkidnursery.com
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 3 years Age: 6 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 8,550 – 14,050 Fees (Dhs.): 21,600
Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Water play area, soft play area, Facilities: Water play area, gym, sand
kitchen, paint room area, paint room
NURSERIES | Dubai
Al Manzil District, Yansoon 7, Burj Khalifa Apex Atrium, Al Hebiah 1, Dubai Land
04 448 7661 04 453 4363
theblossomnursery.com building-blocks.ae
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 6 months to 4,5 years Age: 4 months to 5 years
Fees (Dhs.): 25,830 – 45,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 13,700 per term
Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, soft play area, Facilities: Outdoor activity area, water
activity room, outdoor play, iPad station. play area, gym
Al Wasl St, Al Bada’, Jumeira Villa 33, 9C St, Umm Suqeim 2, Jumeira
04 345 3550 04 330 7008
dubaigemnursery.com homegrownnursery.ae
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: International
Age: 18 months to 4 years Age: 1 to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 22,500 Fees (Dhs.): 470 – 17,000 per term
Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Opening hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming pool, activity area, Facilities: Playground, activity room,
sand play area paint room
NURSERIES | Dubai
Al Twar 2, Deira, Dubai 26C St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira
04 263 3544 04 328 4465
indigovallerynursery.com kiddyplanet.ae
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 2 months to 4 years Age: 4 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 28,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 11,000 per term
Opening hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Lunch provided: Yes Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Swimming, large outdoor Facilities: Outdoor and indoor play area,
gardens, kung fu, drumming library, smart room
Rimal 5, Al Mamsha St, Marsa Dubai Villa 22, 81A St, Jumeira 1, Jumeira
04 440 1220 04 344 6420
mykidville.ae littlechampionsnursery.com
Curriculum: International Curriculum: EYFS
Age: 0 – 6 years Age: 3 months to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 10,000 – 32,000 Fees (Dhs.): 7,000 – 10,400 per term
Opening hours: 8:30am to 6:00pm Opening hours: 7:30am to 6:00pm
Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: Yes
Facilities: Indoor and outdoor playground, Facilities: Baby room, play room, gym,
gymnasium, music room, art studio theatre, library, garden
NURSERIES | Dubai
18B St, Al Manara, Jumeira Nr Emirates Int’l School Meadows,
04 348 6260 Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali
littlelearners-dubai.com 04 422 4222
Curriculum: EYFS jebelalinursery.com
Age: 1 to 4 years Curriculum: EYFS
Fees (Dhs.): 36,000 Age: 3 months to 4 years
Opening hours: 8:00am to 3:00pm Fees (Dhs.): 33,000
Lunch provided: No Opening hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Facilities: Outdoor play area, rest area, Lunch provided: No
indoor paddling pools Facilities: Drumming classes, baby ballet
NURSERIES | Sharjah
Sharqan Villa 193, Kuwait St, Al Fayha
06 522 6068 06 566 9252
balloonnursery.net kidsparadisenursery.net
Curriculum: EYFS Curriculum: Montessori
Age: 2 to 4 years Age: 2 to 4 years
Fees (Dhs.): 800 Fees (Dhs.): 8,400
Opening hours: 9:00am to 12:00pm Opening hours: 8:30am to 12:30pm
Lunch provided: No Lunch provided: No
Facilities: Special care facility for yoga, Facilities: Swimming pool, playing area,
martial art, drawing, classical dance soft play area
TERM TIME
may get priority, or if your child is in an
affiliated nursery or primary school.
Holiday calendar
Primary and secondary schools The summer holidays stretch for 10
cater to the expat community weeks over the hottest months of July
and August. There are also holidays in
There is a wide choice of international April and December. Schools close for at
curriculums across the UAE’s primary least a week twice per year for Eid Al Fitr
and secondary schools, but many and Eid Al Adha, and will most likely also
schools follow either the English National open for reduced hours during the month
Curriculum, American Curriculum or of Ramadan.
International Baccalaureate Programme At schools which follow Indian or
(IB). International schools are typically Pakistani curriculums, the term starts in
open to all nationalities. April and ends the following March.
Although British and American
curriculums are the most common, others Boarding schools
include the CBSE/ICSE, an ideal option Repton School Dubai has excellent
for Indian nationals who want to continue facilities and is modelled on its renowned
their child’s education internationally, but public school counterpart in the UK. In
expect to settle back in India. It educates Dubai, it was the first boarding school to
students to CBSE and ICSE level to the open and has boarding facilities for boys
end of Year 12. and girls.
In September 2015, the new Swiss
International Scientific School will open its
School transport primary school in Dubai for up to 1,400
If you are not able to do the school run every day, you students. By 2017, the school will expand
can pay for the bus services offered by most schools. to include a secondary school creating a
The advantages are that you avoid having to deal with second boarding option for children in the
heavy traffic, and strict regulations mean that bus safety emirate. Meanwhile, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi,
standards are high. which opened in 2014, is the capital’s only
boarding school.
Al Bateen Secondary
School
Khalifa Bin Shakhbout St, Al Rowdah
02 813 2000
albateen.sch.ae
Curriculum: British, IB
Age: Year 7 – 13
Fees (Dhs.): 53,361 – 62,844
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Football field, swimming
pool, sports hall, dance studio, drama
performance hall, atrium
Al Mushrif School
Khalifa Bin Shakbut St, Al Rowdah
02 813 2200
almushrif.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS 1 – Year 6
Fees (Dhs.): 43,560
ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Astro-turf pitch, football
field, swimming pool, basketball court,
netball, sports hall, dance studio,
drama studio
Khubairat School
Al Karamah St, Al Mushrif Nr Bareen Intl Hospital, Mohd Bin Zayed City
02 446 2280 02 558 5665
britishschool.sch.ae diyafahinternationalschool.com
Curriculum: British Curriculum: British
Age: FS 1 – Year 13 Age: FS 1 to Year 7
Fees (Dhs.): 35,800 – 62,300 Fees (Dhs.): 24,200 – 32,000
ADEC ranking: Outstanding ADEC ranking: Good
Facilities: Libraries, theatre, swimming Facilities: Art and music studios, science
pool, music room labs, sport hall
Al Yasmina School
Al Raha Gardens, Al Raha
02 501 4888
alyasmina.sch.ae
Curriculum: British
Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 41,580 – 57,330
ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Astro-turf playing field,
football field, swimming pool, basketball
court, running track, sports hall, cricket
field, dance studio, canteen, library
AL AIN
Al Ain Juniors Private School Brighton College Al Ain
Off 130 St, Falaj Hazza’a Twam St, Zakher Area
03 781 0077 03 713 3999
alainjuniors.com brightoncollegealain.ae
Curriculum: British, Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: British
Age: KG 1 – Year 12 Age: FS 1 – Year 9
Fees (Dhs.): Indian Fees (Dhs.): 47,530 – 61,640
ADEC ranking: Good ADEC ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Basketball court, football field, Facilities: Laboratories, libraries, art
computer labs, science labs, chemistry lab, studio, dance studios, auditorium
biology lab, indoor badminton court medical facility
SCHOOLS | Dubai
Cairo St, Al Mamzar, Deira
04 296 6314
ipsmamzar.com
Curriculum: US, MOE
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
Fees (Dhs.): 14,950 – 34,042
KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Swimming pools, tennis courts,
gym, soccer field, basketball courts
medical facility
SCHOOLS | Dubai
2nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif 58C St, Mirdif, Mushrif
04 288 8143 04 288 5782
bpsdubai.ae daralmarefa.ae
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE) Curriculum: IB
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 10
Fees (Dhs.): 7,122 – 12,717 Fees (Dhs.): 25,750 – 50,000
KHDA ranking: Acceptable KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Library, science laboratories, IT
IT centre, clinics, playgrounds, centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds,
sport fields sport fields
Oud Metha St, Oud Metha, Bur Dubai First Al Khail St, Al Barsha 1,
04 337 6661 Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid
dubaigem.org 04 347 4555
Curriculum: British dnsalbarsha.com
Age: FS1 – Year 13 Curriculum: US
Fees (Dhs.): 9,919 – 20,366 Age: KG 1 – Grade 12
KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 19,318 – 31,699
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, KHDA ranking: Good
IT centre, clinics, gym, playgrounds, Facilities: Science laboratories and
sport fields projects, art education, swimming pool
SCHOOLS | Dubai
School Meadows School
1st St, Al Thanyah 4, Jabal Ali 19th St, Al Safa 1, Jumeira
04 362 9009 04 394 3500
eischools.ae jumeirahprimaryschool.com
Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British
Age: Pre-KG – Grade 13 Age: FS 1 – Year 6
Fees (Dhs.): 23,647 – 70,129 Fees (Dhs.): 32,775 – 41,315
KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Gymnasiums, drama rooms, Facilities: Music studios, ICT labs, art
fully IT-connected classrooms, pool studio, gymnasium, grassed playing field
SCHOOLS | Dubai
School School
32nd St, Muhaisanah 1, Mushrif Nadd Hessa, Silicon Oasis
04 288 8000 04 342 3909
greenwood.sch.ae ihsdxb.com/dso
Curriculum: US Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG 1 – Grade 12 Age: KG 1 – Grade 7
Fees (Dhs.): 15,675 – 24,035 Fees (Dhs.): 8,300 – 14,000
KHDA ranking: Good KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Swimming pool, athletic track,
clinics, gym, playgrounds, sport fields yoga studio, state-of-the-art auditorium
Ontario International
Canadian School Pristine Private School
Algeria St, Mirdif 6A St, Al Nahda 2, Deira
04 255 9880 04 267 4299
oics.ae pristineschool.com
Curriculum: Canadian Curriculum: British
Age: Pre-KG to Grade 7 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 40,000 – 68,000 Fees (Dhs.): 8,469 – 15,867
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Science laboratories, visual Facilities: Multi-purpose hall, sport
arts classroom, double gymnasium grounds, covered swimming pool,
interactive audio-visual rooms, science labs
21st St, Umm Suqeim 3, Jumeira Shk Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd,
04 427 1200 Nadd Al Shiba 3
rafflesis.com 04 426 9393
Curriculum: British reptondubai.org
Age: KG 1 – Grade 10 Curriculum: IB, British
Fees (Dhs.): 26,807 – 63,050 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
KHDA ranking: Good Fees (Dhs.): 47,599 – 95,199
Facilities: Theatre, art rooms, dance KHDA ranking: Good
studio, music rooms, science labs, soccer Facilities: Rugby/football pitches, weight
field, pools, basketball courts training and cardio rooms, swimming pool
Uptown School
Star International School Algeria St, Mirdif, Mushrif
24B St, Mirdif, Mushrif 04 251 5001
04 288 4644 uptownschool.ae
starschoolmirdif.com Curriculum: IB
Curriculum: British Age: Pre-KG – Grade 10
Age: FS 1 – Year 6 Fees (Dhs.): 49,950 – 59,950
Fees (Dhs.): 29,252 – 44,033 KHDA ranking: Good
KHDA ranking: Acceptable Facilities: Libraries, Wi-Fi, art and
Facilities: Indoor/outdoor play areas, music studios, sport fields, teaching and
swimming pool, music room, library, competition swimming pools
ICT lab
Swiss International
Scientific School in Dubai The Winchester School
Al Jadaf, Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid Jabal Ali 1, The Gardens
04 375 0600 04 882 0444
sisd.ae thewinchesterschool.com
Curriculum: IB Curriculum: British
Age: Pre-K – Grade 6 Age: FS 1 – Year 13
Fees (Dhs.): 55,000 – 85,000 Fees (Dhs.): 11,789 – 26,298
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Good
Facilities: Library, science laboratories, Facilities: Auditorium, sport fields, music
clinics, playgrounds, sport fields rooms, art and craft rooms, computer labs,
library, covered play areas, activity rooms
Mowaileh Commercial
06 535 8176
gemsmillenniumschool-sharjah.com
Curriculum: Indian (CBSE)
Age: KG 1 – Grade 8
Fees (Dhs.): 10,400 – 13,650
KHDA ranking: Outstanding
Facilities: Library, science laboratories,
computer science centre, clinics,
playgrounds, sport fields
SCHOOLS | Sharjah
Creative Science International School
Shk Khalifa Bin Zayed St Al Qasimi St, Al Ramaqia
06 534 4444 06 538 0000
iscs.sch.ae saissharjah.com
Curriculum: British, MOE Curriculum: US
Age: KG 1 – Grade 13 Age: KG 1 – Year 12
Fees (Dhs.): 20,000 – 38,000 Fees (Dhs.): 18,000 – 36,500
KHDA ranking: N/A KHDA ranking: Acceptable
Facilities: State of the art, IT facilities, Facilities: Swimming pool, playing fields,
sport halls, auditorium and healthcare ICT labs, science labs, medical services
Emirates College of
Technology
Millennium Tower, Al Danah
02 626 6010
ect.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business
Administration, Management,
Communication, E-commerce
and Marketing, Accounting, Mass
Communication and Public Relations
ABU DHABI (Two-year Diploma, BA)
Abu Dhabi
Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, Al Wahdah
02 446 6442
nyfa.edu
Courses offered: Filmmaking, Acting,
Fine Arts, Photography, Producing, 3D
Animation School, Cinematography, Music
Video, Music Theatre, Game Design,
Journalism, Dance, Screenwriting,
(AFA, BA, BFA, MA, MFA, short courses)
UNIVERSITIES | Dubai
in Dubai
Block 11, Academic City St, Al Rowaiyah 2
04 391 3626
buid.ac.ae
Courses offered: Accounting and
Finance, Architecture, Business
Management, Computer Science,
Construction Management, Industrial
Engineering, Structural Engineering
(BA, BSc, MSc, PhD)
Canadian University
of Dubai
Al Badaa’ St, Al Satwa, Jumeira
04 321 9090
cud.ac.ae
Courses offered: Environment and
Health Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Architecture and
Interior Design, Engineering and Applied
Science and Technology
DUBAI (BA, MA, BBA, MBA)
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
Ajman University of Science Gulf Medical University
& Technology Nr Khalifa Hospital, University St,
University St, Al Jurf 1, Ajman Al Jurf 1, Ajman
06 748 2222 06 743 1333
ajman.ac.ae gmu.ac.ae
Courses offered: Business Courses offered: Anaesthesia and
Administration, Dentistry, Education and Surgical Technology, Biomedical Sciences,
Basic Sciences, Engineering, Information Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies Health
Technology, Law, Mass Communication Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences,
and Humanities, Pharmacy and Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy,
Health Sciences Physical Therapy
(BA, BSc, MA, MSc) (BBMS, BHS, MPH, MSc)
SHARJAH
American University of Skyline University College
Sharjah University City Rd, Mowaileh Commercial
University City Rd, University City 06 544 1155
06 515 5555 skylineuniversity.com
aus.edu Courses offered: Business Education,
Courses offered: Architecture, Art and Finance, General Education, Human
Design, Arts and Sciences, Business Resource Management, Information
Administration, Engineering, English Systems Marketing, International Business,
Language and Literature, Environmental Strategic Management and Leadership,
Sciences, Mathematics, Multimedia Design Travel and Tourism Management
(BA, BSc, MA, MBA, MSc) (BBA, MBA)
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
ATTRACTIONS
During the cooler months (October to (minimonsters.ae) has one of the UAE’s
May), kids can enjoy many parks and largest entertainment zones. The indoor
beaches, with playgrounds for varying trampoline centre Jump Boxx has lots of
ages. In Dubai, try Zabeel Park, or Abu interconnected trampolines, ball pools and
Dhabi’s Mushrif Central Park. The water springy areas for kids to jump on and into.
parks at Atlantis, The Palm and Wild
Wadi are amazing too. Public beaches are Summer camps
popular and there are plenty to choose There are various sports and activity
from, including Kite Beach, Jumeirah clubs that run after-school activities
Beach Residence and the Open Beach, and summer camps, plus some great
next to the iconic Burj Al Arab. kids’ attractions such as KidZania and
During the warmer months (June ice-skating inside Dubai Mall. For up-to-
to September) the many indoor play date information on family events and
areas keep your kids from getting bored activities, visit uae4kidz.biz.
and overheated. Ski Dubai at Mall of Read the papers and look online to find
the Emirates is world famous, Fun City out about shows or events. Many malls
(funcity.ae) offers soft play facilities put on entertainment during Eid, Dubai
across the country, while Mini Monsters Shopping Festival and school holidays.
Most of the major malls in the UAE
have activity centres, one of the most
Across the UAE popular being Fun Works at the new Yas
Hili Fun City in Al Ain is a theme park with more than Mall and Fun City at Dalma Mall, Abu
30 attractions and a picnic area. Or to cool off, Ice Dhabi. Adventure HQ’s Adventure Zone at
Land Water Park in Ras Al Khaimah has water rides, Dalma Mall has a skateboard park, bike
‘ice’-capped mountains and Penguin Falls, the tallest track, trampolines and rock climbing that
manmade waterfall in the world. Sharjah’s Adventureland kids can all enjoy in half-hourly sessions.
is a jungle-themed indoor attraction with 25 thrilling rides Most language schools run summer
and a go-kart track, and Dreamland Aqua Park in Umm Al courses for kids, or alternatively, contact
Quwain offers more aquatic fun. Active Sports Academy, which arranges
sporty summer camps around Dubai.
ABU DHABI
Al Ain Zoo
Nahyan The First St, Zoo District
03 799 2000
alainzoo.ae
This zoo feels more like a safari park, with
spacious enclosures spread across 365
hectares. Highlights include the hippos in
their 10m long ravine, the rare white lions
in their enclosure, and giving carrots to the
giraffes at their feeding station.
KidZania
The Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa
04 448 5222
kidzania.ae
This fantastic edutainment zone gives
kids the chance to become adults for the
day. Youngsters can dress up and act out
more than 80 different roles, including
everything from a policeman or fireman
(complete with a fire truck and fake fire) to
being a pilot, doctor or a designer.
DUBAI
Aqua Play Little Explorers
Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif Mirdif City Centre, Mirdif
04 231 6307 800 386
theplaymania.com theplaymania.com
An indoor play centre in Mirdif City Centre Little Explorers offers an exciting mix of
boasts a swinging pirate ship, log flume education and entertainment for children
ride, water guns and bumper boats. It’s a from two to seven. It is jam-packed with
child-friendly (and wallet-friendly) change fun learning experiences. There are more
from the usual outdoor water parks. Plus, than 80 different activities in all, and you
the fact that it’s indoors makes it perfect can leave the kids under supervised care
for the summer months. while you shop.
NORTHERN
EMIRATES
Adventureland Dreamland Aqua Park
Sahara Centre, Al Nahda St, Sharjah E11, Nr Barracuda Beach Resort,
06 531 6363 Umm Al Quwain
adventureland-sharjah.com 06 768 1888
Adventureland’s recent revamp has made dreamlanduae.com
it a popular indoor attraction with a new This popular water park has more than
jungle theme and 25 major thrill rides and 35 rides, including four thrilling ‘twisting
attractions including a family fun train and dragons’. There’s also a lazy river, a
a two-level indoor go-kart track. There’s floating pool and plenty of aqua fun for the
something for all ages, plus a cafe where whole family. Fridays and public holidays
parents can relax while the kids play. are reserved for families.
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NURSERIES 6 Blossom Village 11 Meadows Village Nursery 17
Bright Morning Nursery 11 Mon Ecole Children’s Nursery 17
Abu Dhabi 6 British Orchard Nursery 11 New Safa Nursery 17
Al Dana Nursery 6 Building Blocks 11 Odyssey Nursery 17
Apple Bee Nursery 6 Burj Daycare Nursery 11 Palms Nursery, The 17
Blooming Buds Nursery 6 Cambridgeshire Nursery 11 Raffles Int’l School 18
Bright Beginnings Nursery 6 Child’s Play Nursery 11 Royal Beach Nursery 18
British Orchard Nursery 6 Children’s Garden, The 11 Sand Castle Nursery 18
Busy Bees Nursery 6 Children’s Garden, The 12 Seashells Nursery 18
Butterfly Montessori 6 Children’s Oasis Nursery 12 Small World Nursery 18
Clever Hands Nursery 6 Chubby Cheeks Nursery 12 Step By Step Nursery 18
First Steps Nursery 6 Crystal Valley Nursery 12 Super Kids Nursery 18
Giggles English Nursery 7 De La Salle Int’l 12 Tender Love & Care 20
Great Memories Nursery 7 Dewdrops Nursery 12 Umm Suqeim Village Nursery 20
Humpty Dumpty Nursery 7 Dovecote Nursery 12 Willow Children’s Nursery 20
Int’l Nursery 7 Dubai British Foundation 12 Wonder Years Nursery, The 20
Jigsaw Nursery & Creche 7 Dubai Gem Private Nursery 14 Yellow Brick Road Nursery 20
Kids Academy 7 Emerald City Nursery 14
Kidz-Link Preschool 7 Emirates British Nursery 14 Sharjah 20
Kidz-Link 7 Golden Beach Nursery 14 Al Khaleej Nursery 20
Kotwals Nursery 7 Gulf Montessori Nursery 14 Al Murooj English School 20
Ladybird Nursery School 8 Home Grown Eco Nursery 14 Al Nasr English Nursery 20
Leens Nursery 8 Hope Montessori Nursery 14 Balloon Nursery 21
Les Fanfans Nursery 8 Hopscotch Nursery 14 Bluebells Nursery 21
Little Bird Nursery 8 Horizon Kids Nursery 14 British Orchard Nursery 21
Little Buds Nursery 8 IDEA Early Learning Center 14 Future Int’l Nursery 21
Little Gemz 8 Indigo Valley Nursery 15 Kids Paradise Nursery 21
Little Smarties Nursery 8 Jumeirah Int’l Nursery 15 Little Star British Nursery 21
Mosaic Nursery 8 Kensington Nursery, The 15 Lollipop Nursery 21
My Babies Nursery 8 Key Nursery 15 Pippen Park Nursery Qadisia 21
Noah’s Ark Nursery 8 Kiddy Planet Nursery 15 Sharjah English School 21
Odyssey Nursery 9 Kids Cottage Nursery 15
Pony Nursery 9 Kids Island Nursery 15
SCHOOLS 24
Radiant Montessori Nursery 9 Kids Palace Nursery 15
Redwood Nursery 9 Kids Zone Nursery 15 Abu Dhabi 24
Stepping Stones Nursery 9 Kidville 16 ABC Private School 24
Sunny Meadows 9 Kidz Venture 16 Abu Dhabi Int’l Private School 24
Teddy Bear Nursery 9 Ladybird Nursery 16 Ajyal Int’l School 24
Windsor Nursery 9 Lakes Village Nursery 16 Al Bateen Secondary School 24
Little Champions Nursery 16 Al Ittihad National School 24
Dubai 10 Little GEMS Int’l 16 Al Muna Primary School 25
Alphabet Street Nursery 10 Little Hands Kids Club 16 Al Mushrif School 26
Ambassador Kindergarten 10 Little Horizon 16 Al Nahda National
Arabian Ranches Nursery 10 Little Land Nursery 16 Schools – Boys 24
Art Kid Nursery & Daycare 10 Little Learners Nursery 17 Al Nahda National
Asya’s Nursery 10 Little Wings Nursery 17 Schools – Girls 25
Blossom Burj 10 Little Wonders Nursery 17 Al Najah Private School 25
Blossom Downtown 11 Littlewoods Nursery 17 Al Rabeeh School 25
Blossom ELC 11 Marina Village Nursery 17 Al Shohub School 25
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