Outdoor play, nature exploration and learning for children and their families in Abu Dhabi.

Outdoor play, nature exploration and learning for children and their families in Abu Dhabi.

Growing Curious Minds, Naturally.

Our Story

Noor Al Shajar began with a simple observation.

As a mother raising young children in Abu Dhabi, I found myself longing for the simple outdoor childhood I experienced growing up. Our happiest moments were often the simplest—searching for fairy villages, balancing on logs, and discovering tiny treasures.

I wanted to create more opportunities for children to experience this kind of childhood: outdoors, active, curious and connected.

That is how Noor Al Shajar was born—an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature and rediscover the joy of simple things. Sometimes a stick, a handful of leaves and a shared adventure are all a child needs.

Our values

  • Connection to Nature

    Time outdoors helps children build resilience, focus, wonder, and a lifelong appreciation for the natural world.

  • Respect & Community

    We foster kindness, cooperation, responsibility, and meaningful connections between children, families, and the wider community.

  • Meaningful Simplicity

    We embrace a simpler approach to childhood. Through natural materials, open-ended play, and meaningful experiences, we create space for imagination, curiosity, and genuine connection

  • Curiosity & Discovery

    We encourage children to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and develop confidence through hands-on experiences and self-directed discovery.

  • Whole-Child Development

    We nurture children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing through meaningful experiences in nature.