Enrolia lists 33 nurseries in Abu Dhabi. Curricula include British, British EYFS, Emmi Pikler and Montessori. Annual fees range AED 27,600 – 60,900. Compare them by area and fees below, or search the way you think — in plain language.
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Abu Dhabi publishes a rulebook for nurseries that most families never read: minimum adult to child ratios landing by 1 September 2026, capped registration fees, and admission that turns on capacity. What each rule lets you ask for on the visit.
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Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Montessori nursery on Al Saadiyat Island offering authentic hands-on early childhood education near Abu Dhabi's cultural landmarks.
AED 46,500 – 59,100 / yr
Co-ed · Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi
Reggio Emilia-based nursery in Al Zeina with child-directed learning, waterfront setting, and focus on creativity.
Fee on request
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Premier Montessori nursery on Reem Island offering authentic early childhood education in a waterfront community setting.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Premium Montessori nursery on Yas Island offering early childhood education for ages 0-4.
AED 47,700 – 60,900 / yr
Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi
AED 27,600 – 37,470 / yr
Co-ed · Madinat Al Riyadh, Abu Dhabi
Reggio-inspired early years nursery opening soon in Abu Dhabi with child-directed learning.
AED 43,200 – 55,350 / yr
Co-ed · Al Najda, Abu Dhabi
High-quality bilingual nursery for ages 1-4 in Al Najda, offering EYFS curriculum with Emirati cultural integration and flexible attendance options.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi
Warm, personalized nursery care for ages 45 days-4 years, blending British EYFS with Reggio Emilia and Emirati cultural integration in MBZ.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
High-quality early years nursery (45 days - 4 years) in Al Ain with EYFS curriculum, Reggio Emilia & Montessori approaches, bilingual learning, and flexible attendance options.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
Early childhood nursery in Al Manaseer serving ages 45 days to 4 years with British EYFS, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori approaches with Emirati cultural focus.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Nurturing nursery in Khalifa City A for ages 45 days to 4 years with bilingual learning, flexible attendance, and culturally enriched EYFS curriculum.
Fee on request
Co-ed · Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Eco-conscious nursery in Masdar City offering EYFS-based early years education for ages 45 days to 4 years with flexible attendance and nature-inspired learning.
Fee on request