Dog parks, the dog beach and pet-friendly cafés, by area.
Live heat check for every emirate.
Emergency clinics with tap-to-call numbers, and pet first aid.
Eight questions about your life in the UAE, and a pet that fits it.
Dog-friendly cafés in Dubai, area by area: where you can sit with your dog
Dubai cafés and restaurants that welcome dogs, area by area (JLT, Jumeirah Islands, The Greens, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills and Downtown), …
5 min readPet insurance in the UAE: what it covers, what it costs and how to choose
A plain-English guide to pet insurance for dogs and cats in the UAE: types of cover, typical prices, what's usually excluded, and …
3 min readPet-friendly hotels in Dubai: where your dog or cat can stay, and the rules
Dubai hotels that accept dogs and cats, with their weight limits, pet fees and house rules, plus what to check before you …
3 min readLeaving the UAE this summer? Don't leave your pet behind
Every summer, pets are abandoned in the UAE when owners travel or move away. What the law says, the responsible options if …
2 min readHow to register your pet in Dubai: steps, documents and fees
Step-by-step: how to register a dog or cat with Dubai Municipality, what you need, what it costs, how renewal works, and what's …
3 min readDubai's dog beach at Dubai Islands: rules, what's there and what to bring
Everything to know about the dog-friendly beach at Dubai Islands (Deira): where it is, the dog park, leash and swimming rules, opening …
2 min readDog and cat boarding in Dubai: what it costs and how to choose
Going away? What pet boarding and daycare cost in Dubai, the difference between kennels, pet hotels and home boarding, and the checklist …
3 min readHow to adopt a dog or cat in Dubai: shelters, process and costs
Thinking of adopting a pet in Dubai? Where to adopt, including Dubai Municipality's shelters, who can adopt, what it costs, and how …
3 min readMoving to the UAE with a pet: import permit, rabies rules and a timeline
Bringing a dog or cat to Dubai or the UAE? The steps in order: microchip, rabies vaccination, titre test, MOCCAE import permit, …
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Dubai pet laws explained: registration, leashes, banned breeds and where dogs can go
A plain-English guide to the rules for keeping a dog or cat in Dubai: microchip and registration, leash rules, restricted breeds, renting …
3 min readThe best dogs for Dubai: choosing a breed for the heat and city life
Thinking of getting a dog in Dubai? What to look for in a breed for the UAE heat and apartment living, which …
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Leaving the UAE with your pet: the relocation checklist for expats
Moving away from the UAE with a dog or cat? A step-by-step pet relocation checklist covering timelines, microchip, rabies and titre tests, …
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Is pet parenting overwhelming? Meet Petzuno, the all-in-one pet app for the UAE
Vet records, walks, playdates, lost pets and pet-friendly places, scattered across a dozen apps and WhatsApp groups. Petzuno brings pet life into …
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Lost a pet in the UAE? Exactly what to do, step by step
Lost your dog or cat in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE? Here's what to do in the first hour, who to …
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Is it too hot to walk your dog? A UAE summer safety guide
How to keep your dog safe in the UAE heat: the 7-second pavement test, the signs of heatstroke, the breeds most at …
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