Abu Dhabi nursery since 1991: EYFS with a Reggio Emilia approach and Arabic immersion
My Nursery has been part of Abu Dhabi's early-years scene since 1991, when it opened with seven children in a small villa. It has always run as a single branch and is now located at Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park, having moved from the Mussala Al Eid area. The programme follows the British EYFS framework with pedagogy inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach: an emergent curriculum built from children's interests, in-depth projects, and the classroom treated as a 'third teacher'. Children aged 2–4 learn through Arabic immersion, with core learning delivered in both English and Arabic. Classes run from Tiny Tots (4–12 months) through Nursery, Toddlers and Pre-School to FS1 (3–4 years).
Current students and siblings re-register in February; new registrations open in March. Mid-year joining possible when seats are available.
Tuition fees not published. One-time registration fee of AED 1,500.
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Our daughter is super happy, loves coming to nursery, loves her teacher and has made sweet friends in her first few months. The team make an astonishing effort to create engaging activities. The outdoor play area is also fantastic.
My son started at My Nursery when he was 18 months old, and now at four he has graduated to big school for FS2. The small class sizes and two teaching assistants are real strengths. Having a dedicated Arabic teacher with her own classroom was another lovely feature.
Disappointed that we were not invited to attend the graduation ceremony.
Great nursery, feels like a second home to my daughter. Management is flexible and understanding. The premises are very clean with daily sanitation. Daily Arabic sessions. I like the balance of structured activities and free play.
Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park, Abu Dhabi