Forest Oasis is a nature-led early years nursery in Umm Suqeim, Dubai. It offers children a calm, thoughtfully designed environment where learning is inspired by nature, daily exploration, and meaningful connection to the world around them.
Yes, we follow the Forest School ethos. We believe that regular, long-term access to a natural environment is key to a child's development. Our curriculum integrates outdoor learning with the EYFS framework.
We are nestled in the heart of Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Our location provides a peaceful sanctuary away from the city buzz, with ample outdoor space for children to explore.
We welcome children from 45 days old up to 5 years (Foundation Stage 1). Our programs are tailored to the specific developmental needs of each age group.
Learning here is child-led and experiential. Instead of rote learning, children engage in project-based activities, sensory play, and real-world problem solving, fostering deep understanding and a lifelong love for learning.
Nature provides the richest learning environment — it builds resilience, curiosity, creativity, and physical coordination. Time outdoors reduces stress hormones, improves focus, and supports emotional regulation in young children.
Absolutely. Safety is our highest priority. Our outdoor spaces are carefully risk-assessed and age-appropriate. We believe in managed risk — giving children the opportunity to develop confidence and judgement in a secure, supervised setting.
We use predominantly natural, open-ended materials — wood, clay, fabric, stones, water, and plants. These materials encourage imaginative play and sensory exploration, far beyond what plastic toys allow.
Yes, absolutely. Our nature-led approach is fully aligned with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework. Children develop literacy, numeracy, and communication skills through rich, meaningful experiences rather than worksheets.
We build the foundations that truly matter for school readiness — independence, curiosity, resilience, communication, and a love of learning. Our children arrive at school confident, articulate, and ready to engage.
Each day includes outdoor exploration, child-led play, group activities, storytelling, creative arts, and quiet reflection time. The rhythm of the day is calm and unhurried, allowing children to follow their interests deeply.
All our educators hold recognised early years qualifications and receive ongoing professional development in Forest School methodology, child development, and nature-based pedagogy.
We prioritise emotional literacy from day one. Our small group sizes, stable key-worker relationships, and calm environment give every child the security and space to understand and express their feelings healthily.
We have a well-established settling-in programme tailored to each child's needs. We work closely with families to ensure every child feels safe, seen, and ready to flourish — however long that takes.
Deeply. We believe parents are a child's first and most important educators. We maintain open communication, invite parents into learning, share daily reflections, and co-create the community that makes Forest Oasis special.
Yes. Forest Oasis Nursery is fully licensed and regulated by the relevant Dubai educational authorities. We maintain full compliance with all health, safety, and educational standards.
Traditional nurseries often focus on structured classroom learning. We offer the opposite — an unhurried, nature-immersed environment where children lead the way, and educators facilitate rather than instruct. The result is deeper engagement and genuine joy in learning.
We warmly encourage it. We offer guided tours so families can experience the environment, meet the team, and ask any questions. Contact us to arrange your visit.
Look at the children — are they engaged, calm, and joyful? Look at the spaces — are they rich, natural, and inviting? Look at the educators — are they warm, observant, and present? Those are the things that matter most.
Simply reach out via our website contact form, email, or phone. Our team will be delighted to welcome you and guide you through everything Forest Oasis has to offer.
