Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week returns with a fun calendar of hands-on learning, play and community events across the emirate
Families across Abu Dhabi are gearing up for a packed programme of hands-on learning, play, and community experiences as Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025 returns for its second edition, running this week from 17 to 23 November.
Led by the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), the annual initiative brings together public organisations, cultural institutions and private-sector partners to spotlight early childhood development and the vital role families play in shaping the early years.
With more than 200 activities taking place across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra – most of them free and open to the public—the week aims to help families spend purposeful, high-quality time together.
Last year’s edition welcomed 25,000+ families, prompting an even bigger expansion for 2025.
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How you can get involved with Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025
From interactive installations across the city to panel talks and awareness sessions on topics like emotional regulation and safe play, there are plenty of activities for parents and kids to get involved with. The full schedule is available at ADECWeek.ae..
The growth of Early Years education in Abu Dhabi
The ECA notes that the emirate has 350,000 children aged eight or younger, and research shows that early experiences shape emotional, cognitive, and social development.
According to ADEK, Abu Dhabi now has 233 private nurseries offering more than four curricula for children aged 0 to 4 years.
In addition, many of the capital’s 220 top private schools offer robust Early Years programmes across multiple curricula, highlighting a growing emphasis on high-quality early childhood education across the UAE.
A full schedule of events is available at ADECWeek.ae.
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