Times are changing in the UAE, as more and more cafes and restaurants as well as offices are willing to allow well-behaved dogs and cats to sit on their outdoor seating – so long as nobody else complains.
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The Puppy Brunch offers the chance for dog owners to dine while also offering their canine companions brunch. Dog nibbles are available for Dh5. -
Pooches at Urban Bistro’s brunch in Dubai can be booked in for a nail trim, hair grooming and pet-sitting session. -
‘The Puppy Brunch has proved to be very popular,’ says Urban Bistro’s manager, Sinu Shaneran. ‘My CEO thought it was a good idea for people with dogs in Dubai who find it difficult to go out with their animals. The dogs are in a different seating area, so they don’t bother the normal walk-in crowds’ -
Customers at the Puppy Brunch at Urban Bistro in Dubai Media City. -
Dogs can enjoy the sunshine from the terrace, while their owners can indulge in your brunch guilt-free without having to leave their dog at home. -
Ahmed Al Muhairi, 6, with his pet chameleon at Yas Pet Festival in Abu Dhabi. -
A blue short-hair chihuahua named Kiwi during Yas Pet Festival in Abu Dhabi. -
Dogs in costumes are walked during Yas Pet Festival in Abu Dhabi. -
Romeo is a regular at Sun & Mediterranean restaurant on The Palm Jumeirah. -
Two years ago, Dubai opened its first cat cafe, Ailuromania, where visitors can enjoy a coffee in the company of more than a dozen felines.
How the UAE is becoming more pet-friendly - in pictures
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