Hi, I’m Sameena a mama of two beautiful boys, and the heart behind Zumbini with Sam.

I’m British, with Indian roots, and bring over 22 years of international experience in early childhood education across the UK, India, and Doha. I hold a Master’s in Education, and my journey has taken me from nursery practitioner to manager, and later into teaching Year 1 but my passion has always remained the same: giving children the strongest possible start in life.Early childhood education has always been more than a profession for me it’s a calling.

Now based in Dubai, this is where I’ve built my family, my community, and a space where music, movement, sensory exploration, and connection come together with intention.

Motherhood didn’t pause my career it deepened it. It refined the way I see children, learning, and bonding. Every class I design is grounded in child development supporting confidence, coordination, communication, and emotional security in those precious early years.

What may look like singing, scarves, bubbles, and messy hands… is purposeful learning in its most joyful form.

You’ll often find my own boys dancing alongside us and that’s something I treasure deeply. I’m not just facilitating these moments; I’m living them too.

I truly believe children don’t need more noise they need connection. They need rhythm. They need safe spaces to explore and feel seen.

This is learning. With intention.
This is connection. With heart.