The Kensington Nursery caters to children from 4 months upwards delivering the British Foundation Stage curriculum through the Reggio Emilia Approach. Maha Seddiqi, Nursery Director says, “We are delighted to have the opportunity to share The Kensington experience with the DSO community. We understand that the formative pre-school years are a crucial stage of a child’s personal and social development .Accordingly, the purpose built setting, has been thoughtfully designed to support our objectives of providing a happy, secure and stimulating environment.”

The Nursery offers a rounded pre-school experience, helping children to develop social and emotional skills as well as cognitive and physical skills. The children participate in a variety of activities which include language development, creative expression through arts and crafts, drama and imaginative play and early reading skills. Sand and water play, physical education, cookery and information technology also feature in the weekly schedule.

The Nursery environment includes the Kensington’s signature elements such as the Language Majlis, children’s organic garden, large indoor soft play area and a pet zone featuring rabbits, guinea pigs, tortoise and birds.

The Nursery is also committed to contributing to the wider community, holding open fun days for all families on special occasions such as National day and Halloween. It also works with local charities on fund raising activities. Maha Seddiqi says “Our events programme is central to our philosophy of cooperation and collaboration with our parents and community neighbours and we look forward to joining the Dubai Silicon Oasis community.

The properties concerned are located at Cedre Villas, a gated community within the technology park.

Muammar Al Katheeri, Chief Officer, Engineering Management at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, said ‘This landmark development comprises spectacular villas built with up to 40% more space than the available villas in the market, and are built in accordance with international quality standards that reflect the commitment of Dubai Silicon Oasis in creating an integrated community for those living and working in the region’s pioneering technology cluster.’

The UK budget hotel group opened their first hotel at Dubai Investment Park in April 2008.

The group plans to open another hotel near Dubai International Airport later this year.

The budget hotel has reduced daily rates from AED 495 to AED 350 until the end of September 2009.

The move is a response to a recent reduction in rates by 4-star and 5-star hotels in the city, brought about by a reduction in demand for rooms.

Premier Inn Middle East is a joint venture between Emirates and UK-based company Whitbread. The Premier Inn Dubai Investment Park opened early last year and is their first property in the city. The Premier Inn at Dubai Silicon Oasis is set to open in May.

Premier Inn is owned by Whitbread, and currently operates 500 hotels with 36,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland. The company is currently building further hotels in Dubai Silicon Oasis and Garhoud.