Dubai Police shut 33 unlicensed nurseries; 34 operators arrested

Khaleej Times · Elizabeth Gonzales · 2026-11-06 08:45 UTC

Dubai Police arrested 34 people suspected of operating 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities inside residential buildings and other locations not equipped to care for kids

The nurseries lacked basic hygiene, health and safety standards, exposing children to potential neglect and abuse, police said

- PUBLISHED: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 12:45 PM UPDATED: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 1:14 PM

Dubai Police have arrested 34 people suspected of operating 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities inside residential buildings and other locations not equipped to care for children.

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