There is an oversupply of nurseries in the UAE. That’s according to experts at the Dubai Nursery Show, who say parents have plenty of options, particularly in areas like Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and Al Safa. Natalie Humphrey, the show's organiser says that the baby boom in 2008 raised pressure on the market to respond to a shortage in nurseries.
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Free parking in Dubai this Friday
Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
4:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 10:00pm
