Affordable care
Routine vaccinations and registration are repeatedly described as far cheaper than private Dubai clinics.
Dubai Municipality - Al Khawaneej Veterinary Clinic Center
Nad Al Sheba
Dubai Municipality’s Al Khawaneej Veterinary Clinic Center in Nad Al Sheba is a government-run facility best known for affordable routine pet care. Reviews especially highlight quick cat and dog vaccinations, along with registration services in a clean, well-organized setting.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
557 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast visits
Several customers completed vaccinations or registration in roughly 5–30 minutes, particularly during quieter morning visits.
Clean facility
Customers consistently describe the clinic as clean, tidy, quiet and well organized.
Caring staff
Reviews mention gentle handling, attentive assistants and staff who treated animals with compassion.
Easy parking
Parking is available directly in front of the clinic, which makes visits more convenient.
Animal welfare
Customers report prompt help for an injured kitten and immediate care for a baby pigeon.
Pet records
Customers have used the clinic for passport renewal, registration tags, microchipping and vaccination updates.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Use the Dubai Municipality website and book for the pet itself; one reviewer found the app unreliable.
Go early. Morning visits can be notably quiet: one Sunday visitor arrived at 8:30 AM and was seen within five minutes.
Check hours. Verify the current opening time before travelling, especially for afternoon visits, since online hours were reported as outdated.
Allow pop-ups. If booking on Safari using iOS, allow pop-ups or the appointment system may not complete.
Know the scope. For emergencies or a sick pet needing tests and treatment, plan on using a private clinic instead.
Bring documents. For registration-related visits, check requirements carefully; one customer was told the dog had to be physically present.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Veterinary Services Building - Al Khawaneej St - near UAE Football Association
Wadi Alamardi, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Limited treatment
For domestic pets, reviews say the clinic mainly vaccinates; illnesses, blood tests and medicines may require another provider.
Booking problems
Some customers could not reach the clinic by phone, found the app difficult or encountered a non-working website.
Hours mismatch
One customer arrived at 2:33pm after online hours showed 4pm and found the clinic had closed at 2:30pm.
Brief examinations
One review alleges a doctor spent about two minutes and vaccinated without properly examining the pets.
TNR policy
A customer was refused TNR for a stray cat after providing food and temporary shelter, describing the policy as unclear.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10aed
cat registration
“Did registration for my cat at 10aed”Google review · August 2025
335 aed
vaccination and registration for 2 dogs
“I paid 335 aed for 2 dogs that includes a registration tag, deworming and vaccination”Google review · April 2025
502 AED
vaccination, deworming and Dubai registration for 3 cats
“I paid 502 AED for my 3 cats so it means 167aed per cat (I think it is the same price for dog)”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Dubai Municipality’s Al Khawaneej Veterinary Clinic Center is a practical stop in Nad Al Sheba for routine pet care, especially annual cat and dog vaccinations. Reviews also mention microchipping, pet registration, deworming, passport stamping and colour tags. The main draw is value: customers repeatedly say the fees are much lower than nearby private clinics, while the facility feels clean and organized.
Visits are often quick. One customer completed a cat’s registration and vaccinations in five minutes, while another finished a dog passport renewal in about 15 minutes. Parking is available directly outside, and early mornings appear to be the safest bet for a short wait.
The staff are usually described as friendly, gentle and attentive, including when handling difficult cats or helping injured stray animals. There are important limits. Reviews describe this primarily as a vaccination and municipal-services clinic rather than a full hospital: it may not provide emergency treatment, blood tests or medicines for illness.
A consultation and prescription may be available for symptoms, but medication must be bought elsewhere. Book online in advance, verify current timings, and allow Safari pop-ups if using an iPhone; customers have reported phone, app and website issues. TNR eligibility also appears unclear in at least one case.