Dubai has introduced a new policy mandating Arabic language education for all children from birth to six years old in early childhood settings. This applies to all institutions, including private schools and centers within the emirate.

The policy aims to integrate Arabic language learning from a young age. A guide developed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is available to support the implementation of this mandate for children aged four to six years.

For individuals and families considering relocation to Dubai, this change means that early childhood education options will now uniformly include mandatory Arabic language instruction, regardless of the educational institution chosen.