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Classes for Toddlers in Springs/Meadows

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 January 2013 - 15:02

I need help.

My family are relocating to Dubai in early March. I have 2 year 2mth old twins and intend putting them to nursery 2 or 3 days a week. But leaving them with a nanny the other days. However, in the UK, I currently have them attend dance class, signing class, kindergym, etc for the days they are not in nursery. I would really like them to do the same type of activities when we move to Dubai.

As my nanny in Dubai will not be able to drive, I need their activities to be within walking distance of our house, which I think will be in the meadows or springs area, but if there are better activities for toddlers in Arabian Ranches etc, then we would consider moving there.

Can you all please give me ideas or where I can look to see local classes such as baby signing, music classes, messy play, gym etc?

Thank you so much.

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 25 January 2013 - 21:23
Hi Tumble I arrived in Dubai three weeks ago and we live in The Greens, which is nearby Springs/Meadows. Those communities may have specific organised activities but tapping in to them could be tricky until you have met a few people. Certainly the community playgrounds are filled with kids and nannies each afternoon. My sense is that the real difficulty is that Dubai is definitely not a pedestrian city. Plus, I am told the summer heat is unbearable so walking is out anyway. Taxis are a cheap option (but there is the obvious safety trade-off). What you may be able to do is google play centres like Kidville, Cheeky Monkeys, Zebra Crossing and Mini Monsters and see where their locations are. Another option is to look at the play centres in the Malls - Ibn Buttata has a few and the Dubai Marina Mall has a good one. I think it is called Favourite Things. Hope this helps.
 
 

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