Play-based preschools in Dubai (15)
15 listings that mention Play-based · part of 41 preschools in Dubai
15 of the 41 preschools listed in Dubai mention Play-based in their published curriculum information. Play-based programmes use free and guided play as the main way children build language, number and social skills.
15 of the 41 preschools listed in Dubai mention Play-based in their published curriculum information. Play-based programmes use free and guided play as the main way children build language, number and social skills.
They are spread across Bur Dubai (incl. Mankhool, Karama, Al Jafiliya, Al Raffa) (2), Al Barsha (incl. Barsha South, Arjan) (1), Al Mizhar (1), Al Quoz (1) and Al Qusais (1) and other areas. By programme type: Preschool (12), Daycare (1), International school (1). Where schools publish ages, these listings start from birth and go up to age 18. Approaches often listed alongside Play-based here: EYFS (12), Montessori (5), British curriculum (3) and Faith-based (3).
Tags come from each school's own public information, so confirm how Play-based is used in the classroom when you visit.
Happy Elephant Early Childhood Center
Jumeirah (incl. Al Wasl, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim), Dubai
Happy Elephant Early Childhood Center is an international nursery in the heart of Dubai, located at Villa 39, 55th Street, Al Wasl, Jumeirah. It serves children from 45…
International school · British EYFS Curriculum · Early Childhood Education · Creative Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
North American International School Dubai
Al Mizhar, Dubai
North American International School Dubai is a premier American curriculum school in Al Mizhar 1, Dubai, serving children from age 3 through 18, from Kindergarten to…
Primary school · American curriculum · AP Courses · STEM · Ages Ages 3–18
Ambassador Kindergarten
Bur Dubai (incl. Mankhool, Karama, Al Jafiliya, Al Raffa), Dubai
Ambassador Kindergarten is a preschool in Dubai, located on 12 12C St in the United Arab Emirates. It serves children from age 2 to 6 and describes itself as providing a…
Preschool · Early Childhood Education · Play-based · Faith-based · Ages Ages 2–6
Blossom Nursery & Preschool Downtown
Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Blossom Nursery & Preschool Downtown is located in Downtown Dubai, at Al Manzil District, Yansoon 7 on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd. It serves children from 45 days…
Preschool · British EYFS · Reggio Emilia · Montessori · Ages Ages 1–4
Blue Bird Nursery
Al Quoz, Dubai
Blue Bird Nursery is a preschool in Al Quoz 1, Dubai, at 34 B Street, welcoming children from a few months old to five years old. It presents itself as a nurturing…
Preschool · EYFS · British curriculum · Play-based · Ages Ages 0–5
Bunny's Early Childhood Center
Al Qusais, Dubai
Bunny’s Early Childhood Center is a preschool in Dubai, located at Shop 12, 13, 14, Wasl Retail Center, Al Qusais Industrial Area 5. It serves children from 0 to 6 years…
Preschool · EYFS British Curriculum · EYFS · Play-based · Ages Ages 0–6
Canadian Kids Nursery
Business Bay, Dubai
Canadian Kids Nursery is a trilingual nursery in Business Bay, Dubai, located at Churchill Tower on Marasi Drive. It welcomes children from 45 days to 5 years old and…
Preschool · EYFS · Montessori · Trilingual · Ages Ages 0–5
Emirates British Nursery
Motor City, Dubai
Emirates British Nursery, Dubai Motor City Branch is a preschool in Dubai, located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, E311 Road. It serves children from 2 to 5 years old…
Preschool · British curriculum · EYFS · Play-based · Ages Ages 2–5
Emirates British Nursery, The Villa Branch
Dubailand, Dubai
Emirates British Nursery, The Villa Branch is a preschool in The Villa Camino 8, Hacienda Dubailand, Dubai, serving children from birth to age 5. It is described as a…
Preschool · EYFS · Play-based · Ages Ages 0–5
Kids Kingdom Nursery & Learning Center
JVC & Dubai Production City, Dubai
Kids Kingdom Nursery & Learning Center is a nursery school in Dubai, located at Shop No.01, Ground Floor, Centrium Tower 1, Dubai Production City. It serves children…
Preschool · EYFS · Reggio Emilia · Multilingual Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
Ora Nursery
Trade Centre & DIFC, Dubai
Ora Nursery is a preschool in Dubai, located at Unit 9 and 10, Ground Floor, The Boulevard, Emirates Towers. It serves children from birth to 5 years old, with age…
Preschool · Happiness & Positivity · Technology & Coding · Leadership Skills · Ages Ages 0–5
Paddington Park ECC
Al Barsha (incl. Barsha South, Arjan), Dubai
Paddington Park ECC is a nursery and early childhood centre in Arjan, Dubai, in Al Barsha South 3, serving children from 45 days to FS2, up to age 5. It describes itself…
Daycare · British curriculum · EYFS · Montessori · Ages Ages 0–5
Super Kids Nursery
Mirdif, Dubai
Super Kids Nursery is a family-run early learning center in Mirdif, Dubai, at Villa 99, Street 23c. It serves children from 45 days old to 5 years, with infant care…
Preschool · British EYFS · Play-based · Montessori · Ages Ages 1–5
Toddlers International Nursery
Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
Toddlers International Nursery is a preschool in Dubai Silicon Oasis, in the Nadd Hessa area of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It serves young children from birth to age 5…
Preschool · British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) · Montessori · EYFS · Ages Ages 0–5
British Orchard Nursery
Bur Dubai (incl. Mankhool, Karama, Al Jafiliya, Al Raffa), Dubai
British Orchard Nursery is a preschool in Al Mankhool, Dubai, near ADCB Metro Station, serving children from 45 days to 5 years old. It offers a nurturing environment…
Preschool · EYFS · Child-Led Learning · Adult-Led Learning · Ages Ages 0–5
Frequently asked questions
How many Play-based preschools are listed in Dubai?
15 of the 41 preschools listed in Dubai mention Play-based in their curriculum information.
Where are Play-based preschools in Dubai?
Listings are in Jumeirah (incl. Al Wasl, Al Safa, Umm Suqeim), Al Mizhar, Bur Dubai (incl. Mankhool, Karama, Al Jafiliya, Al Raffa), Downtown Dubai, Al Quoz and Al Qusais and other areas.
How is the Play-based tag decided?
It comes from each school's own published information. Ask the school how the approach is used day to day.