Green Grass Nursery Branch
Bilingual early years learning in Al Manara
Why Choose This Nursery
Overview
Green Grass Nursery in Al Manara, Dubai, is part of a fully bilingual nursery group that has been supporting young children since 2013, with this Al Manara branch established in 2020 and regulated by the KHDA. The nursery welcomes children from one to five years old and places equal emphasis on Arabic and English from the earliest stages, helping children build confidence, vocabulary and cultural awareness in both languages side by side. As a nursery in Al Manara, Dubai, Green Grass Nursery blends the British EYFS framework with influences from Reggio Emilia and forest school philosophy, creating a curriculum that is both structured and led by children's natural curiosity. The setting describes itself as a boutique nursery, offering a small, family-like atmosphere rather than a large institutional feel. Families are drawn to the nursery's bilingual inquiry approach, its outdoor "classes with no walls" concept, and its focus on partnership with parents. The Al Manara campus is one of two Green Grass Nursery locations in Dubai, the other being in Jumeirah, both sharing the same values-led, language-rich philosophy.
At a glance
Curriculum & Approach
EYFS · Reggio Emilio • Ages 1 to 5 years
Campus & Facilities
The Al Manara branch of Green Grass Nursery is designed to feel like a home away from home, with age-appropriate classrooms, an atelier for…
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
Parents interested in Green Grass Nursery's Al Manara branch can book a tour directly through the nursery's website, where a form allows…
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 Al Manara branch of Green Grass Nursery is designed to feel like a home away from home, with age-appropriate classrooms, an atelier for creative work, and an athletic room for physical development. The nursery's "classes with no walls" philosophy means outdoor spaces are treated as genuine learning environments, with large shaded gardens, mud kitchens and nature zones used daily for play and exploration. Safety and hygiene are built into the campus, with 24/7 CCTV, strict cleanliness and security protocols, and full compliance with KHDA and DHA requirements. A licensed nurse is based on site, and the nursery operates an in-house approved canteen offering family-style dining with nutritious, healthy meals for the children. As a nursery in Al Manara, Dubai, the campus is one of two Green Grass Nursery sites in the city, sharing the same boutique, family-like atmosphere and focus on language-rich, nature-based learning found at the group's Jumeirah 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
Parents interested in Green Grass Nursery's Al Manara branch can book a tour directly through the nursery's website, where a form allows families to select their preferred location, arrange a visit date and time, and provide their child's details. The nursery's admissions team is available to talk through class placement, timings and fees during the enrolment process. Enquiries can also be made by phone or email to the Al Manara branch, and the nursery encourages prospective families to visit in person to experience its bilingual, nature-led environment before enrolling their child.
Contact
Al Manara
Location
Dubai · Al Manara
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