MBC Awards Supplement by Mother, Baby & Child

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WINNERS

INTRODUCTION T his year’s Mother, Baby & Child Awards saw some of our readers’ favourite brands that have been tried, tested and trusted over time. The Mother, Baby & Child Awards 2018 acknowledged numerous educational establishments, healthcare providers, and products and facilities for parents and children within the country. All of which help shape the future for families in the UAE. This year saw 47 categories, where nominees went through a rigorous voting procedure before UAE moms chose the winners themselves. Find out if your favourite brand won, and don’t forget to stay tuned for the voting round in 2019.

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Splash ‘n’ Party ................................................................................................. 23 Kid’s Gym................................................................................................................. 25 Mediclinic................................................................................................................. 27 Jashanmal Group............................................................................................29 Mustela....................................................................................................................... 31 British Orchard Nursery.......................................................................... 33 MOTHER, BABY & CHILD AWARDS 2018

Nursery - Northern Emirates GOLD WINNER

HAPPY HOME NURSERY

Nursery - Abu Dhabi GOLD WINNER

BRITISH ORCHARD NURSERY

Nursery - Dubai GOLD WINNER

TODDLER TOWN BRITISH NURSERY

SILVER WINNER

British Orchard Nursery

Red Wood Nurseries

Jebel Ali Village Nursery

BRONZE WINNER

Chubby Cheeks Nursery

Stepping Stones Nursery

Jumeirah International Nursery

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Primary School

GOLD WINNER

ARCADIA PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Secondary School

GOLD WINNER

KINGS’ SCHOOL AL BARSHA

Special Needs Education Centre Dubai GOLD WINNER

RIVERSTON CHILDREN’S CENTER

SILVER WINNER

Regent International School

Sunmarke School

Dubai Autism Center

BRONZE WINNER

Kings’ School Al Barsha

Uptown School

Child Early Intervention Center

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Educational After-School Activity Centre

New School

Soft Play Venue

GOLD WINNER

LITTLE EXPLORER

SUNMARKE SCHOOL

FUN CITY

SILVER WINNER

The Green Planet Dubai

The Arbor School

Creakids

BRONZE WINNER

Arithletics Brain Development Center

Dubai Heights Academy

Mattel Play! Town

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Kids’ Entertainment Centre

Best Party Venue

Theme Park

GOLD WINNER

SPLASH ‘n’ PARTY

SPARKY’S

GLOBAL VILLAGE

SILVER WINNER

Adventure Land, Sharjah

We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym

Legoland, Dubai

BRONZE WINNER

Sparky’s, Abu Dhabi

Splash ‘n’ Party

Ferrari World, AbuDhabi

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Water Park

Dental Care Provider

Asthetic Clinic

GOLD WINNER

AQUAVENTURE WATER PARK

DUBAI LONDON CLINIC

COSMESURGE

SILVER WINNER

Splash ‘n’ Party

Canadian Specialist Hospital Dental Care

Aster Beauty Clinic, Bur Dubai

BRONZE WINNER

Wild Wadi Waterpark

GMC Medical and Dental

American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Clinic

Medical Clinic

Maternity Department

GOLD WINNER

FAKIH IVF

HEALTH PLUS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

MEDICLINIC CITY HOSPITAL

SILVER WINNER

Mediclinic Middle East

Aster Clinics

Aster Hospital

BRONZE WINNER

HealthPlus Fertility Center

Mediclinic, Dubai Mall

American Hospital

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Paediatrics Clinic

Hospital

Formula Brand

GOLD WINNER

GMC CLINICS

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, DUBAI

APTAMIL JUNIOR

SILVER WINNER

Somerset Clinic

Mediclinic City Hospital

PediaSure

BRONZE WINNER

The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center

Zulekha Hospital

Nan

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Baby Food Range

Family-Friendly Restaurant

Family-Friendly Hotel

GOLD WINNER

HEINZ BABY

CHILI’S

ATLANTIS, THE PALM

SILVER WINNER

Hipp Organic

Carluccio’s

Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa

BRONZE WINNER

Nestlé Cerelac

The Cheesecake Factory

The Cove Rotana Resort, Ras Al Khaimah

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Family-Friendly Airline

Family Car

GOLD WINNER

EMIRATES AIRLINE

NISSAN PATROL

Supermarket

GOLD WINNER

SPINNEYS

SILVER WINNER

Etihad Airways

BMW X5

Carrefour

BRONZE WINNER

Air Arabia

Volkswagon Touareg

Lulu Hypermarket

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Homestore

Baby & Child Clothing Retailer

Baby & Child Footwear Retailer

GOLD WINNER

HOME CENTRE

BABYSHOP

CLARKS

SILVER WINNER

Ikea

Okaïdi Obaïbi

Shoemart

BRONZE WINNER

Homes R Us

Zippy Kidstore

Skechers

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Maternity Retailer

Maternity Skincare Brand

Baby & Child Skincare Brand

GOLD WINNER

MARKS & SPENCER

MUSTELA

CETAPHIL BABY

SILVER WINNER

Destination Maternity

Palmer’s

Childs Farm

BRONZE WINNER

Mums and Bumps

Cetaphil

Johnson’s Baby

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Baby Wipe Brand

Disposable Nappy Brand

Baby Monitor Brand

GOLD WINNER

WATERWIPES

HUGGIES

PHILIPS AVENT

SILVER WINNER

Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Baby Wipes

Fine

Vtech

BRONZE WINNER

Chubs

GOO.N

iBaby

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Car Seat Brand

Stroller Brand

Toy Brand

GOLD WINNER

CHICCO

STOKKE XPLORY

LITTLE TIKES

SILVER WINNER

Stokke iZi Go Modular by Besafe

JustEssentiaals Flyer

Hape Toys

BRONZE WINNER

Juniors

Bugaboo

Barbie (Mattel)

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One-Stop Parenting Shop

Must-Have Home Appliance

Mumsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Must-Have Item

GOLD WINNER

BABYSHOP

CETAPHIL BABY GENTLE PANASONIC 3-in-1 JUICER/ WASH AND SHAMPOO BLENDER/GRINDER MACHINE

SILVER WINNER

JustKidding Middle East

NutriBullet

Vaseline

BRONZE WINNER

Mamas and Papas

Tefal 8-in-x1 Multi Cooker

Medela Freestyle Double Electric Breast Pump

MOTHER, BABY & CHILD AWARDS 2018

Brand of the year

Mother, Baby and Child commitment to education and enviornment Award

Mother, Baby and Child Innovative Product

SUNMARKE SCHOOL

AL RAWABI

BIO-OIL DRY SKIN GEL

MOTHER, BABY & CHILD AWARDS 2018

Mother, Baby and Child Outstanding Early Years Foundation Education Provider

Mother, Baby Child Editors Choice - Highly Recommended Abu Dhabi Nursery

REGENT INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL

CHUBBY CHEEKS NURSERY

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BEST PARTY VENUE SPLASH N PARTY , AL SAFA 2, JUMEIRAH

“Kids Entertainment Center Of The Year”

GOLD WINNER

Kids’ Entertainment Centre

Splash ‘n’ Party is Dubai’s most exciting aqua park designed to cater to the entire family. No matter the occasion, you can enjoy the outdoor splash area combined with fun indoor activities such as pizza making, dancing, and arts & crafts, to name a few. You can visit us for a full day experience or book a themed birthday party package at reasonable rates, which includes our big pool for the adults to enjoy as well. Our team can guarantee that your kids will have an unforgettable experience with us. Let us bring the excitement to an outdoor event or at your home for a memorable adventure. You are welcome to visit us, as our Zip line is opening soon at Splash ‘n’ Party!

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* An International US Franchise * Awarded Best Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sport Experience & Best Party Venue of the Year 2018

Birthday Parties - After School Classes - Memberships Holiday Camps - Coffee Shop - Free WIFI

JANUARY BACK TO SCHOOL OFFERS * 10% Discount for Birthday Party Packages * (weekends excluded) * Happy Hour Weekdays 10am - 2pm * 55 Aed for 2 Hours Open Play * + free coffee for parents *Valid until 14th Feb 2019 - Prices are including VAT

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25 SILVER WINNER

Best Party Venue

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym Dubai, part of an American “Play With Purpose” franchise with playgrounds across the world, has won its second award for Best Party Venue in the emirate. “I am delighted to win this award. Our parties have been a huge success, as we cater to kids’ imagination, creating dreamlike settings in which they can celebrate while learning and having fun simultaeneously,” says Dr Nashila Farrah Jaffer, owner of We Rock the Spectrum Dubai. Bringing 17 years of experience in the field of chiropractic treatment, Dr Jaffer brought the Open Play concept to Dubai, in an effort to raise awareness over the importance of movement for the growth and development of children across all age groups. “I came across We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym in the US and thought it would be perfect for Dubai as an indoor playground in which children could fulfil their sensory and motor needs while having fun,” she says. “In December 2017, we launched our flagship gym in Jumeirah, next to the Canal, and have had an overwhelmingly positive response. Mums have said they had been waiting for a facility like this for kids because they get a good workout while having fun.”

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In addition to Open Play, where children can pop into the gym without the need to book in advance, the venue also offers workshops, classes and talks by experts to educate parents on some of the most important topics in child development. The gym’s parties have been among its most successful offerings, with parents bringing in their children for themed events. “We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym welcomes children as young as one, as we offer everything from swings - to help with spatial awareness and movement - to soft play toys, role play, and arts and crafts to encourage fine motor and social skills,” says Dr Jaffer.

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GOLD WINNER

Maternity Department Mediclinic Middle East is part of Mediclinic International plc, a London Stock Exchange (LSE)-listed private healthcare group with three operating divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. Mediclinic International also holds a 29.9% interest in Spire Healthcare Group plc, a LSE-listed and UK-based private healthcare group. The foundation of Mediclinic International lies in the application of rigorous science to improve the lives of patients, through the use of state-of-the-art treatments and technologies to care for patients in an evidence-based environment. Mediclinic Middle East operates seven hospitals, including the newly-opened Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai, and over 20 clinics with over 900 inpatient beds in the United Arab Emirates.

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GOLD WINNER

Car Seat Founded in 1919, the Jashanmal Group is a conglomerate with multi-channel activities in the GCC and India, and headquarters in the UAE. The Retail Division operates more than 180+ stores, alongside a thriving distribution and wholesale division across the GCC. Jashanmal Retail has its own chain of Jashanmal Home and Travel stores, which in itself, is a renowned household brand name in the region.

CHICCO GOLD WINNER

Baby & Child Footwear Retailer CLARKS

Being the franchise partner for leading international brands such as Bally, Stuart Weitzman, Paul & Shark , Max & Co., Brooks Brothers, L.K.Bennett, TM Lewin, Calvin Klein underwear, Chicco & Clarks, the Jashanmal Group continues to be at the pinnacle of retail and distribution activities in the UAE.

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GOLD WINNER

Maternity Skincare Brand Mustela is committed to healthy skin from birth on and chooses to use safe, effective ingredients, with a focus on natural ingredients. Mustela gives priority to ingredients of natural origin, with an average of 95 per cent, natural ingredients, in its babies-children products, 98 per cent in its products for very sensitive skin and in its diaper change products. The remaining percentage are texture, stability and preservative ingredients that are guaranteed high tolerance and have no safe and effective natural counterparts.

PRESERVE THE BEAUTY OF YOUR SKIN with complete safety for your baby

100% COMPATIBLE

STRETCH MARKS

WITH BREASTFEEDING

SAFE FOR

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M OTH E R A N D B A B Y

LIGHT LEGS FIRMING

Mustela excludes a “red” list of ingredients, beyond the regulatory requirements, with 0% parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, MIT/MCIT (methylisothiazolinone / methylchoroisothiasolinone), cyclotetrasiloxane, p-Phenylenediamine and analogous compounds, BHA, benzophenone, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, EDTA, triclosan, alcohol (ethanol), essential oils, etc. In order to minimize the risk of an allergic reaction, Mustela carries out more than 450 measurements and tests on each product before its marketing to ensure its quality, safety and efficacy: Mustela carries out in vitro tests on models of baby skin of different ages (a patented worldwide exclusive called Stelaskin®) to validate the tolerance of its formulas before testing them in real conditions of use on infants under one-month old and babies.

CLINICALLY-PROVEN EFFICACY

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, THE SKINCARE EXPERT FOR BABIES AND MOTHERS-TO-BE FOR OVER 60 YEARS.

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GOLD WINNER

Nursery - Abu Dhabi -

With over 20 branches across the UAE and UK (Oxford), British Orchard nursery has become a pioneer in its field. Trusted by parents, the UAE and. UK nurseries offer British curriculum with 680 assessment goals for each child. Over the years, BON has received more than 25 International and National Quality awards, as well as the accolade for UAE Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MRM, Dubai Quality, SKEA (Gold) & Dubai Human Development Award. Each nursery offers an in-house specialized and certified childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gym called Gymjuniorz, with a dedicated full-time UK-trained gymnastic coach. We also offer French, Chinese, Arabic and Islamic curriculum in line with BON standards. Parents interested in being involved can attend several events held throughout the year (over 40+). At British Orchard Nursery, the health of our students is crucial. We make sure each child gets a monthly health checkup by a licensed doctor, and health and safety are monitored at all premises. We also provide CCTV access for parents and principals. In addition to this, BON has been selected by the Ministry of Social Affairs as the ideal nursery for championing a sustained campaign to improve teaching effectiveness and child care quality.

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Mums Must Have Item of the Year

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Baby Child Skincare Brand of the Year