Abu Dhabi’s education sector is growing, with seven new nurseries and two private schools opening across the emirate.
The additions, licensed by the Department of Education and Knowledge, bring 929 new nursery seats and 3,610 more school places to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
This expansion means families now have access to a total of 233 nurseries and 220 private schools in Abu Dhabi emirate, offering a wide range of learning environments and curricula to support early development.


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