Dubai Police have arrested 34 people for running 33 unlicensed nurseries across the emirate, including facilities operating inside residential buildings that failed to meet basic hygiene and safety standards, putting children at risk of neglect and abuse.

The illegal nurseries were operating from premises not designed or equipped for childcare, with some allegedly exploiting residential units to offer low-cost services to families unable to afford fees at licensed nurseries.

The facilities targeted low-income households by advertising cheaper childcare options while operating outside the licensing requirements and regulatory oversight designed to protect children.

The arrests followed field inspections and investigative operations conducted by Dubai Police in coordination with Dubai Municipality, the Community Development Authority and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

The joint campaign aimed to crack down on unlicensed childcare facilities, strengthen child protection and prevent potential…