Top 10 Best Pet boarding services in Dubai
The key choices are:
- ✦ Active dog care
- ✦ Cat-friendly boarding
- ✦ Boarding with training
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What people like
Huge spacesThe facility has extensive indoor and outdoor areas for running, swimming and supervised play.
Careful matchingNew dogs are assessed for group fit, with dogs divided by size and breed rather than mixed indiscriminately.
My Second Home Dubai-DIP is a pet boarding and daycare service in Dubai Investment Park, with a large indoor dog park and swimming pools that make it useful when Dubai’s heat limits outdoor play. Reviews also mention overnight stays, grooming and pick-up and drop-off services.
TipBefore boarding, get medication instructions and administration fees confirmed in writing.
Choose My Second Home Dubai-DIP for extensive indoor and outdoor areas where dogs can run, swim and play during day or overnight stays.
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What people like
Regular updatesOwners commonly receive photos and videos throughout the day, with quick messages when staff notice a health or behaviour concern.
Anxious dogsReviews from owners of shy, rescued and anxious dogs describe gradual improvements in confidence and social comfort.
Dog House is a dog daycare and boarding service in Al Quoz, with indoor and outdoor play areas, supervised group activities and boarding stays. Reviews particularly value the careful assessment process and the steady stream of photos and videos, making it easier to stay connected while your dog is there.
TipArrange the initial assessment before boarding or regular daycare, especially for a puppy, rescue or anxious dog; it checks whether the setting is a good fit.
Choose Dog House for thorough pre-stay assessments, size-based groups and handlers present in the play areas.
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What people like
Relocation SupportCustomers describe clear, hands-on help with complex international moves, including paperwork, airport handling and import requirements.
Cat EnrichmentCats can use outdoor-style spaces such as the Catio; one long-stay cat reportedly made friends there and returned healthy.
Dubai Kennels & Cattery (DKC) is a pet boarding service in Al Garhoud, with stays for cats, dogs and other animals. Customers also use its international pet-relocation support for paperwork, airport handling and arrival care, including for birds, turtles and multi-pet moves.
TipArrange a visit before boarding; one first-time customer found the team’s explanation of kennel transition helpful after an initial wait.
Choose Dubai Kennels & Cattery (DKC) for international pet relocation support covering paperwork, airport handling and import requirements.
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What people like
Spacious setupReviewers describe roomy boarding areas, transparent kennel panels and open-topped dog cabins that make pets easier to see and less enclosed.
Active daysDogs are described as getting playtime, socialisation and walks, often returning happy and tired after daycare or boarding.
Pawsome Friends is a pet boarding service in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with dog and cat stays, daycare and grooming. Reviews particularly highlight regular WhatsApp photos and videos, spacious accommodation, playtime and attentive care for pets staying from a day to several weeks.
TipVisit and check the boarding area before leaving your pet; one visitor had concerns after seeing the facility in person.
Choose Pawsome Friends for frequent WhatsApp videos during boarding or daycare, including multiple daily updates on one cat stay.
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What people like
Owner coachingTraining includes clear explanations and practical coaching for owners, not just exercises for the dog.
Home sessionsIn-home training helps transfer centre learning to real situations such as visitors, walks and getting into the car.
Olivier Zoppi is a dog psychology and rehabilitation centre in Dubai Industrial City, combining daycare or boarding with structured training. Reviews particularly value the home sessions, where owners learn how to handle reactivity, leash problems and everyday behaviour themselves.
TipPlan to continue the exercises at home; one review says the centre training is only the foundation and needs owner follow-through.
Choose Olivier Zoppi | Dog Psychology Center Dog training and rehabilitation center when you want boarding to include structured behaviour work and calmer responses around other animals or people.
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What people like
Shy petsOne timid dog was thoughtfully paired with dogs suited to her personality, helping her feel comfortable.
Medication helpCustomers say the team accommodated additional needs, including giving medicine during a cat’s stay.
Churchwoods Pet Hotel & Daycare in Al Quoz provides boarding and daycare for cats and dogs, with play areas and regular video updates mentioned repeatedly by customers. Reviews also point to grooming and pet-relocation support for holidays, daytime care or an overseas move.
TipBefore a long stay, ask about care routines, monitoring and how often updates will be sent.
Choose Churchwoods Pet Hotel & Daycare for cat and dog boarding with daily videos and a play-led setup that keeps pets moving through the day.
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What people like
Open sleepingDogs sleep together in an open-plan area rather than being isolated in separate cages, which suited dogs uncomfortable with confinement.
Attentive careStaff are reported to follow individual routines, meal instructions and behavioural needs, including for anxious or reclusive dogs.
Doggy Doggy Home is a pet-care facility in مجمع دبي للإستثمار for dog daycare and boarding, with grooming and training also mentioned by customers. Owners particularly value the open-plan sleeping setup, spacious play areas and daily photo or video updates while their dogs are staying.
TipGive staff written feeding, routine and care instructions, especially for anxious dogs or special meal requirements.
Choose Doggy Doggy Home - Dubai | Daycare | Boarding | Grooming | Training for open-plan sleeping, spacious play areas and regular videos for dogs that dislike isolation.
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What people like
Small GroupsSessions limit guest numbers, giving children more space and helping dogs avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Clean SettingSeveral reviews describe the play area as clean and well maintained, with mess cleaned promptly.
PETME is a pet-care facility in Al Quoz where visitors can book puppy-petting sessions with friendly, well-groomed dogs, while pet owners can use grooming and boarding services. The small-group sessions make it a popular family activity, especially for children learning to feel comfortable around dogs.
TipFor family visits, confirm the age rules: children aged 3–10 were limited to small dogs in one review.
Choose PETME for small-group dog interaction sessions with staff support for children who may feel nervous around dogs.
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What people like
Separate AreasThe facility separates cats from dogs and provides different boarding spaces, including private rooms and shared areas.
Attached VetAn attached vet centre gives boarding customers access to veterinary support in the same setup.
Pet Station Kennels & Cattery is a pet boarding service in Al Quoz for cats and dogs, with separate boarding areas and an attached vet centre. Reviews also highlight its pet relocation work, including travel documents, transport arrangements and updates during international moves.
TipReconfirm an airport pet taxi shortly before departure; one booking was cancelled at 1:30 AM for a 7:30 AM ride.
Choose Pet Station Kennels & Cattery for international pet moves where travel documents, certificates, transport and vaccine records need coordinated handling.
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What people like
Gentle handlingReviews describe the team building trust with fearful, anxious and challenging breeds, including a chow chow and French bulldog.
Bruno’s Play Center is a pet boarding service in Al Quoz for dogs and cats, with daycare and grooming also available. Reviews especially point to boarding stays with regular photo or video updates, plus a spacious play area where dogs can socialise and stay active.
TipShare your pet’s specific routines or anxieties in advance, as reviewers say unique care requests were taken seriously.
Choose Bruno's Play Center - Pet Boarding, Daycare & Grooming in Dubai for a large, activity-filled daycare space where dogs can play, socialise and return tired.
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