180-seat Dubai nursery for sale with 80 enrolled

Early childhood education following the British EYFS curriculum for children aged 45 days to 6 years. Core revenue is generated through termly tuition fees. Additional income streams include:

• Seasonal camps — summer, winter, and spring enrichment programs
• Classroom rentals to third-party educators and activity providers
• After-school educational activities and enrichment classes
• Uniforms and learning materials (included in enrolment packages)

The facility is licensed for 180 seats with 80 students enrolled as of September 2026 (44% utilisation), down from 127 enrolled in the 2024–25 academic year (71% utilisation) — leaving substantial headroom for revenue growth without additional infrastructure investment.

The nursery serves a predominantly regional family base drawn from the surrounding residential catchment area. Key characteristics:

• 80 students enrolled as of September 2026 against a licensed capacity of 180 (44% utilisation); the 2024–25 academic year peaked at 127 enrolled (71% utilisation)
• Strong relationships with local institutions and government-related organisations, supporting stable enrollment demand
• Proximity to residential communities and key government institutions creates consistent pipeline of local families
• 100 licensed seats currently open — rebuilding enrollment toward the 2024–25 level and ultimately full capacity is the most immediate growth lever
• Recurring tuition revenue model provides predictable, term-based cash flow with high retention rates typical of EYFS nurseries in Dubai

Originally established in 2016, operating under current ownership since 2021. The business runs from a 10,000 sq ft facility with fully equipped classrooms, learning materials, uniforms inventory, and educational resources already in place — allowing immediate operational continuity for a buyer with no additional capital investment required.

Team structure:

• Principal leading day-to-day operations
• Administrative staff handling enrolment, billing, and parent communications
• Qualified teachers and teaching assistants delivering the EYFS curriculum
• Total monthly payroll between AED 36,000 and AED 38,000
• 5 employees currently under company visa sponsorship

The owner is relocating and seeking a buyer with education sector experience to take over operations.

Immediate and scalable growth levers:

• Fill the 100 currently vacant licensed seats — rebuilding enrollment to the 2024–25 level of 127 is a realistic first step, with full licensed capacity of 180 representing 125% headroom at current tuition rates and no additional facility investment
• Expand seasonal camp programs (summer, winter, spring) to capture additional fee income during school holidays
• Grow the classroom rental and after-school activity streams by partnering with more third-party providers
• Strengthen digital marketing and online enrollment to reach families beyond the immediate catchment area
• Potential to add enrichment programs (language classes, music, STEM) as premium add-on services
• Leverage existing relationships with local institutions for corporate childcare partnerships or referral arrangements