Whether you’ve just moved to this community or started a new job in the area, you might be looking for nurseries in Dubai Marina. With so many great options in the area offering a variety of curriculums and approaches, making the right choice can seem overwhelming.
That’s why we put together a list of the top nurseries in and near Dubai Marina.
Tips for Choosing Nurseries in Dubai Marina
Choosing the right nursery can be quite overwhelming! Try to focus on these key points when choosing nurseries in Dubai Marina: price, location, curriculum, and any special accommodations required by your child.
We took the liberty of highlighting the most critical pieces of information, along with what makes each nursery unique so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
1. Willow Nursery Dubai Marina
This nursery is jam packed full of fun! The teachers plan a ton of fun events and seasonal activities like Water World in the summer and a majestic Alice in Willow Wonderland winter camp.
With climbing equipment, a sand area and gardens, this nursery in Dubai Marina is perfectly set up for your youngster to have a great time. Willow also uses the Educore app to make parent-teacher communications easy.
Staff includes teachers that are well experienced and specialised in early education and a nurse that visits all children daily.
Location
It’s located in Villa no.40, Marina First Building, Dubai Marina, Dubai.
Ages
3 months – 6 years
Curriculum
EYFS integrated with Reggio Emilia
Annual Fees
AED 29,000 – 43,200
Opening Hours
7:30 am – 6 pm
Contact Information
- Telephone: +971 (0)4 554 5802
- Mobile: +971 (0)56 442 7703
- Email: admin-marina@willowchildrensnursery.com
2. Blossom Marina Nursery Dubai
Blossom stands out among nurseries in Dubai Marina for its view of the water scenery, as it sits right on the Marina Promenade. It also has a recently refurbished outdoor play area.
This nursery is easily accessible via car or public transport, as it is only a short 10 minute walk from the tram station: Jumeirah Beach Residence Station 2.
Blossom nursery has their own app to help you stay up to date with your child all day. All information from sleep timings to diaper changing will be accessible through a click of a button via Blossom’s LittleLives app.
Location
It’s located on the ground floor, Beauport Tower, Al Sufouh Road, Marina Promenade, Dubai
Ages
8 Weeks – 5 Years
Curriculum
EYFS
Annual Fees
AED 30,000 – 50,000
Opening Hours
7:30 am – 6 pm
Contact Information
800 687 7379
3. Raffles Nursery Dubai Marina
Raffles is the perfect nursery for busy parents. Struggle with time for drop offs and packing lunches for your child? No problem! Raffles offers a transportation service to and from select communities (minimum age of 2 years) and a hot prepared lunch for an extra charge.
Not to mention, Raffles is accredited from the Pre-School Learning Alliance in the U.K; that’s why it’s one of the best nurseries in Dubai Marina offering high quality education.
Location
It’s located in Marina Walk, Dubai Marina, Dubai.
Ages
45 days – 4 years
Curriculum
EYFS and Montessori
Annual Fees
AED 17,000 – 60,000
Opening Hours
8 am – 2 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 (0)4 427 1233
- Email: nurseryadmissions@rafflesnurseries.com
4. British Orchard Nursery
Part of a renowned nursery chain with over 25 quality awards, the JBR branch of British Orchard Nursery is one of the best nurseries near Dubai Marina.
They offer flexible attendance; this is perfect for parents looking for a place for their child to develop their language and social skills, without going every day. You can choose between a 3 and 5 day option, depending on what suits you and your child best.
To be inclusive of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), British Orchard Nursery have their own SEN Coordinator. The SEN Coordinator supports teachers with any thing your child may require.
Location
It’s located on Plaza Level, Shams 2, JBR Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.
Ages
6 months – 4 years
Curriculum
EYFS
Annual Fees
AED 28,000 – 35,000
Opening Hours
7 am – 6 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 (0)4 447 5881
- Email: jbr@britishorchardnursery.com
5. Toddler Town British Nursery
Voted ‘Best Nursery in Dubai 2018’, Toddler Town sits in the heart of JBR. Their new library with adorable reading books will ignite the bookworm in your child.
The teachers also get quite creative with the activities. From ‘Crazy Hair Day’ to making witches and wizard hats to broom races, you can be sure your child will be having a blast!
Location
It’s located on the Plaza level, Amwaj 5, Roda Amwaj Suites, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.
Ages
6 months – 4 years
Curriculum
EYFS
Annual Fees
AED 20,000 – 40,000
Opening Hours
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 4 388 2999
- Email: jumeirah@toddlertown.ae
6. Monroe’s Nursery
The fun extends beyond the classroom at Monroe’s Nursery, which plans exciting trips for the kids like an excursion to The Dubai Ocean School and Aquarium and The Sustainable City.
To create a sense of community, the nursery also plans events that parents are welcome to participate in. Most recently, they held an International Day event to celebrate the spirit of unity. The kids had a blast with Henna art, games, prizes, and food from all over the world!
Location
It’s located on the Plaza Level, Murjan 6, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.
Ages
3 months – 5 years
Curriculum
EYFS
Annual Fees
Please contact the school for a quotation
Opening Hours
8 am – 5:30 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 (0)4 423 3657
- Email: info@monroesnursery.com
7. Jebel Ali Village Nursery – JBR
Don’t let the name fool you, Jebel Ali Village Nursery JBR is near Dubai Marina in Jumeirah Beach Residence. In fact, it’s just next door to Marina Beach and The Walk. The Jebel Ali Village Nursery chain is the most established nursery chain in the UAE, founded in 1976.
With an exceptional outdoor space at this nursery, with specially designed areas for each age group, your child will surely be kept on their toes!
If you want to have a look around the nursery, you don’t need to book an appointment as they have an “open door” policy. So, you can just drop by and take a free tour to see the place for yourself.
Location
It’s located on the Plaza Level, Al Bahar tower 1, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.
Ages
12 months – 4 years
Curriculum
EYFS
Annual Fees
AED 15,000 – 24,000
Opening Hours
8 am – 5:30 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 (0)4 424 3791
- Email: jbr@javn.ae
8. Fun & Play Nursery
If you simply need someone to watch and entertain your child while you run errands, Fun & Play is the place for you. This nursery offers flexible drop off and pick up hours with no required minimum hours of attendance. You only pay for the hours your child attends.
This nursery also uses an online app to track children’s progress toward all of the EYFS curriculum’s objectives. As a parent, you’ll get termly reports outlining your child’s achievements in relation to the age-expected targets via the app.
Location
It’s located in Unit P-31, Sadaf 2, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.
Ages
4 months – 5 years
Curriculum
EYFS
Annual Fees
AED 10,000 – 50,000
Opening Hours
7 am – 6 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 (0)50 349 1601
- Email: admin@funplaynursery.com
9. Odyssey Nursery
If learning multiple languages is your top focus when choosing a nursery, Odyssey is a great option. Odyssey is a trilingual nursery, teaching English, French, and Arabic and is located only 5 minutes from Dubai Marina.
To help you keep tabs on what your kid is up to, Odyssey uses the Educore app. Teachers send out daily reports on what food your child has eaten, when they slept, and adorable pictures of all the fun and games they got up to!
Location
It’s located on the Plaza Level, Rimal 5, The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai.
Ages
4 months – 5 years
Curriculum
American curriculum and Reggio Emilia approach
Annual Fees
AED 20,850 – 36,750
Opening Hours
8 am – 6 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 50 454 8879
- Email: info-jbr@odysseynursery.com
10. Mosaic Nursery JLT
Celebrating their 10th anniversary in September, it is a well-established nursery and is the most affordable on this list. Their facilities include a baby-proofed gym, full of play-rides, and equipment that will surely keep your children on their toes.
Mosaic has an experienced DHA (Dubai Health Authority) approved nurse to handle any health emergency if needed, so you can entrust your child in their care without worrying.
Location
It’s located in the Fortune Executive Tower, Cluster T, JLT, Dubai.
Ages
18 months – 4 years
Curriculum
The Creative Curriculum
Annual Fees
AED 5,000 – 14,500
Opening Hours
8 am – 6 pm
Contact Information
- Phone: +971 (0)4 425 6670
- Email: info@mosaicnursery.com
Whether your child is learning how to walk or talk, we hope this list helps you find a good nursery in Dubai Marina to support you along that journey.
You can also have a look at the best nurseries in Dubai on Property Finder.
In addition if your child is about to level up to the next stage, check the top American schools in Dubai or the British ones on the website to effortlessly find the optimum one.
