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Nurseries & Early Learning in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

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Nurseries in the UAE are licensed by the education authority of each emirate: KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi, SPEA in Sharjah and the Ministry of Education in the other emirates. The licence sets the ages the nursery can take, the number of children, staff ratios and safety rules.

What to look for on a visit

Visit during the day and watch how staff talk to the children. Ask about staff qualifications, first-aid training, how the nursery handles allergies and medicines, who may collect your child and how you will hear about the day. Look at outdoor shade, gates and the sleep area.

What it costs in 2026

  • Full-time nursery, per year: AED 25,000 to 70,000
  • Half-day or part-week, per year: AED 15,000 to 40,000
  • Registration fee: AED 500 to 1,500, often non-refundable
  • Extras: meals, transport, summer camp and uniforms are often charged separately

These are typical Dubai prices; in the other emirates prices are often similar or somewhat lower.

Before you pay

Ask for the fee schedule in writing, including how fees are split by term, the refund policy if you withdraw and the notice period. Check the licence with the education authority of the emirate.

Check the badge first, then read the reviews and the response rate. Ask for a written quote that names the company on the licence, and pay only to an account in that company's name.

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Frequently asked questions

Who licenses nurseries in the UAE?

The education authority of each emirate: KHDA in Dubai, ADEK in Abu Dhabi, SPEA in Sharjah and the Ministry of Education in the other emirates. Ask for the licence and check it with the authority, which also sets the age range and capacity the nursery may take.

How much does a nursery cost in the UAE?

In 2026 a full-time place costs AED 25,000 to 70,000 a year and a half-day or part-week place AED 15,000 to 40,000. Registration is often AED 500 to 1,500 and non-refundable, and meals and transport may be extra. These are typical Dubai prices; in the other emirates prices are often similar or somewhat lower.

What should I ask on a nursery visit?

Ask about staff qualifications and first-aid training, the staff-to-child ratio, how allergies and medicines are handled, the collection policy, how often you get updates and how the nursery settles new children. Watch a room in action rather than only the reception area.

Can I get a refund if I withdraw my child?

It depends on the nursery's fee and refund policy, which the education authority may require it to publish. Read it before paying, check the notice period and ask whether the registration fee and deposit are refundable.

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