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Dubai school life, explained
Plain-language guides for Dubai school parents, from a working mum who kept missing the one line in a school email that changed the week. Useful whether or not you ever use Hey Raha.
New Dubai School Rules for Parents: October 2026 Guide
New Dubai school rules for October 2026: school timings, photo limits, homework, fees, refunds and the 31 December age cut-off, explained simply.
Read the article →Dubai Schools in October 2026: Half-Term, Exams & Key Dates
Dubai schools this month: October 2026 half-term (12-16 Oct), exam windows, national days, seasonal school events and what's coming in November.
Read the article →Dubai School Holidays 2026-27: Term Dates & Public Holidays
Dubai school holidays 2026-27: KHDA term dates, mid-term, winter and spring breaks, expected Eid and Ramadan dates, and why your school may differ.
Read the article →Abu Dhabi School Term Dates 2026-27: ADEK & MoE Calendar
Abu Dhabi school term dates 2026-27 for private (ADEK) and public (MoE) schools: mid-term, winter and spring breaks, expected Eid dates and exam weeks.
Read the article →Sharjah School Term Dates 2026-27: SPEA & MoE Calendar
Sharjah school term dates 2026-27 for private (SPEA) and public (MoE) schools: winter and spring breaks, last day, the four-day week and expected Eid dates.
Read the article →Printable UAE School Calendar 2026-27 (Free 1-Page PDF)
Free printable UAE school calendar 2026-27: Dubai KHDA term dates, breaks and expected Eid holidays on one page, with Abu Dhabi and Sharjah differences.
Read the article →How to Brief Your Nanny on the School Week (Free Template)
A simple weekly school briefing for your nanny or helper in Dubai: uniforms, PE days, costume days, pick-ups and lunchboxes, plus a free template.
Read the article →What to Pack for KG in Dubai: A Parent's Checklist
A practical KG packing checklist for Dubai: uniform, lunchbox and school food rules, spare clothes, water bottle, labels and the extras that save the day.
Read the article →Managing School Emails & Class WhatsApp Groups in Dubai
A working parent's system for Dubai school emails and class WhatsApp groups: what to read, what to skip, group etiquette and the new school photo rules.
Read the article →Ramadan 2027 School Timings in Dubai: What to Expect
Ramadan 2027 is expected from 8 February. What KHDA's 2026 rules suggest for Dubai school hours, drop-off, pick-up and your helper's routine.
Read the article →UAE Flag Day & National Day 2026 at School: Parent Guide
Flag Day (3 Nov), Commemoration Day (30 Nov) and National Day (2-3 Dec) 2026 at Dubai schools: dates, what kids wear and bring, and how to plan.
Read the article →Kids' Activities in Dubai: Football, Swimming & Sports Guide
A neutral guide to kids' football, swimming and multi-sport clubs in Dubai: ages, programmes and venues, plus how to choose and keep track of kit days.
Read the article →Also from Hey Raha
Practical guides for school parents
Quiet the email pings, a comms system that works, UAE year groups and fees decoded.
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