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Two under two: what to do in Dubai?

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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 10:35

Greetings from Satwa, dear Ladies.

With the birth of my son Zakariyya last month, I now find myself with two kids under the age of two years! (My daughter, Isra, is 19 months.)

I also find myself feeling a little bleak about our options for enriching outings in Dubai. So far we have had fun going to story time at the Old Library, hanging out at Children's City, and attending a gym class at My Gym*... but I would like to find a few more possibilities. In particular, things like Children's City and soft play centers can be very lonely when no other toddlers are there. If my goal is to help my toddler gain social skills while taking care of my infant at the same time, then what would you recommend?

I really appreciate your guidance!

Anna Umm Isra

*Though Zakariyya was not allowed in the room with the class, which I didn't realize would be the case until we arrived. As fun as it was to take Isra to a tumbling class, I don't have the option of leaving my three week old baby in the reception area. :) I think that gym classes will have to be off the list for the time being, as we don't have or want a nanny to stay with Zaki.

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Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 12:25
certainly tricky (my two are 21 months apart)! I'm surprised about the gym class too - most places I've been to have been understanding about having a newborn and a toddler - after all, they either have to lump it, or you leave! I don't really know what's going on down your way because I'm in the Marina at the other end, but here there's quite a bit - mother and baby/toddler groups, parks, playgrounds, soft play (although I always found them slightly traumatic and limiting because DD (eldest) couldn't really go on anything I couldn't save her from). Maybe consider creating your own group via FB?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 September 2011 - 12:01
Look up dubaikidz dot biz, click on the "things to do" section. They have lots of activities for Mums and kids there, it's a great website for everything child related :)
 
 

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