Green Grass Nursery
Bilingual early years learning in Al Manara
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Green Grass Nursery in Jumeira 1, Dubai, belongs to a fully bilingual nursery group that has been nurturing young learners since 2013, with this particular setting on Jumeira First having opened its doors in 2014 and operating under KHDA regulation ever since. Open to children aged one to five, the nursery gives Arabic and English equal footing from the very start, so youngsters grow in confidence, vocabulary and cultural understanding in both languages together. As a nursery in Jumeira 1, Dubai, Green Grass Nursery pairs the British EYFS framework with ideas drawn from Reggio Emilia and forest school thinking, producing a curriculum that stays structured yet remains guided by each child's own curiosity. The setting is run as a boutique nursery, favouring a close-knit, family feel over a large institutional one. Families choose this Jumeira 1 setting for its bilingual inquiry approach, its "classes with no walls" outdoor ethos, and its genuine partnership with parents. The Jumeira First campus is one of two Green Grass Nursery locations in Dubai, the sister site being in Al Manara, and both share the same values-led, language-rich philosophy.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS · Reggio Emilio • Ages 1 to 5 years
Campus & Facilities
The Jumeira 1 branch of Green Grass Nursery, based on Jumeira First, is built to feel like a home away from home, offering age-appropriate…
Care & Wellbeing
Green Grass Nursery places strong emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing across its campuses. A licensed nurse is on site, and the…
Admissions
Families interested in Green Grass Nursery's Jumeira 1 branch can arrange a visit directly through the nursery's website, where a booking…
Curriculum & Approach
Green Grass Nursery's curriculum is built around what it calls a bilingual inquiry approach, combining immersive Arabic and English language exposure with inquiry-based learning and cultural connection. The aim is to help children become confident bilingual communicators while developing problem-solving skills and a strong sense of identity. This approach sits on a foundation of the British EYFS framework, which guides age-appropriate learning goals and developmental milestones, while drawing inspiration from Reggio Emilia's child-led, project-based philosophy and forest school principles that value outdoor, nature-based exploration. Together these influences shape a curriculum that is hands-on, playful and responsive to each child's interests. Arabic is embedded from the earliest years rather than introduced later, reflecting the nursery's founding aim to be one of the first fully bilingual Arabic-English nurseries in Dubai. Learning takes place both indoors and in outdoor classrooms, gardens, mud kitchens and workshop spaces, reinforcing the nursery's belief that meaningful learning happens well beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom.
Ages & Programs
Age range: 1 to 5 years
Green Grass Nursery in Al Manara welcomes children from one to five years old, with age-appropriate classrooms designed to support each stage of early development. Rooms and activities are structured to reflect the EYFS age bands, moving from close nurturing care for the youngest children through to more independent, inquiry-led learning as children approach school age. Across the age groups, children experience the same bilingual inquiry approach, moving between indoor classrooms, an atelier, an athletic room and outdoor learning spaces such as gardens and nature zones. The specific class names, exact session timings and days of attendance are not detailed on the nursery's public pages.
Languages
Campus & Facilities
The Jumeira 1 branch of Green Grass Nursery, based on Jumeira First, is built to feel like a home away from home, offering age-appropriate classrooms, a dedicated atelier for creative work and an athletic room for physical development. In keeping with the group's "classes with no walls" approach, outdoor areas are treated as real learning spaces, with shaded gardens, mud kitchens and nature zones put to use every day for play and exploration. Safety and hygiene run through every part of the campus, with round-the-clock CCTV, rigorous cleanliness and security protocols, and full alignment with KHDA and DHA standards. A licensed nurse is based on site, and children enjoy family-style meals prepared through the nursery's in-house approved canteen. As a nursery in Jumeira 1, Dubai, this campus is one of two Green Grass Nursery sites in the city, sharing the same boutique, family-oriented atmosphere and nature-based, language-rich learning found at the group's Al Manara branch.
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Care & Wellbeing
Green Grass Nursery places strong emphasis on health, safety and wellbeing across its campuses. A licensed nurse is on site, and the nursery follows strict cleanliness, hygiene and security protocols alongside 24/7 CCTV monitoring, all within the framework of KHDA and DHA compliance. Meals are prepared through an in-house approved canteen and served family-style, with the nursery highlighting nutritious, healthy food as part of daily routines. The nursery describes its environment as eco-friendly and home-like, aiming to make children feel safe, loved and inspired to learn from their very first days. Parents are treated as partners in their child's early years, with the nursery describing itself as a community hub that works closely with families to support each child's settling-in and ongoing development.
Admissions
Families interested in Green Grass Nursery's Jumeira 1 branch can arrange a visit directly through the nursery's website, where a booking form lets parents choose Jumeira First as their preferred location and select a convenient date and time, along with their child's details. The admissions team is on hand to talk through class placement, session timings and fees as part of the enrolment process. Enquiries can also be made by phone or email to the Jumeira 1 branch, and the nursery welcomes prospective families to tour the campus on Jumeira First to see its bilingual, nature-led environment first-hand before enrolling their child.
Contact
Jumeira First
Location
Dubai · Jumeira 1
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