Guides for parents in the UAE
Practical, checked guides to the things every UAE family has to deal with - so you can spend less time searching and more time with your kids.
UAE school holidays 2026-27: every break and long weekend
The 2026-27 UAE school calendar in one place - mid-term, winter and spring breaks, Eid, and how to plan childcare around them.
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🪪How to renew your child's Emirates ID (step by step)
Renewing a child's Emirates ID in the UAE: what you need, how to do it online through ICP, and how to avoid late fines.
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🧹Nanny visa renewal in the UAE: a checklist for families
Renewing your nanny's or housekeeper's residence visa in the UAE - the documents, the steps, when to start and how to stay on top of it.
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🌈SEN support in Dubai: a parent's starting guide
Where to start if your child has special educational needs in Dubai - inclusive education, the Sanad card, assessments and support.
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🌙Ramadan with kids in the UAE: routines that actually work
Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around 8 February. Practical routines for sleep, school, suhoor and iftar with children in the UAE.
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