Pet owners can now explore Dubai’s newest city alongside their four-legged friends.
Dubai Expo City is officially dog friendly, with visitors welcome to bring their furry companions along.
Several wooden dog stations have been set up at Dubai’s first fully pedestrianised neighbourhood. Each station contains water bowls where dogs can enjoy a cold drink. There are also free dog treats and clean waste bags for pet owners to make use of during a visit.
Pet owners carrying portable water bowls can refill these at water fountains across the area.
There's no charge for dogs heading to Expo City with their owners, but pets are not allowed inside the pavilions such as Terra or Alif. Instead, furry friends are free to join their owners on a walk around any of the outside areas. This includes the terraces of food and beverage facilities at Expo City.
Dogs are also welcome to join their owners to watch the light show at Al Wasl Plaza. Taking place every Wednesday to Sunday, the shows starts at 6.15pm as the dome transitions from day-to-night mode and runs until 11pm.
There’s 45,000 square metres of parks and gardens to explore, and while dogs are welcome here, they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Expo City is designed as the city of the future and a place where the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai can continue. It officially opened on October 1 after a soft launch in September.
Dubai is increasingly becoming more dog-friendly with some cafes, hotels and restaurants open to four-legged visitors. The city's adventure hub of Hatta is also a good place for dog owners to explore, with Hatta Kayak and plenty of trekking trails open to pooches.
Most dog-friendly places only allow pups to join in outdoor spaces but some destinations, such as the Middle East's first Radisson RED hotel and Krave in Alserkal Avenue welcome pooches inside.
17 dog-friendly staycations in Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Hatta and Abu Dhabi
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Wyndham Residences The Palm accepts pets up to 10 kilograms. Photo: Wyndham Hotels -
Banan Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah offers beachside camping and glamping, with dog-friendly options. Photo: Banan Beach -
Dogs are welcome to stay at the stylish ME Dubai, designed by the late Zaha Hadid. Photo: ME Dubai -
Radisson Red Dubai Silicon Oasis welcomes dogs with a smile. Photo: Radisson -
Rahal Ranch in Abu Dhabi offers pup-friendly staycations. Photo: Rahal Ranch -
Bold design and dog-friendly stays await at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. Photo: IHG / Nicolas Dumont -
W Dubai — The Palm allows dogs to sleep over. Photo: Marriott -
BM Majid Beach Resort offers dog-friendly stays in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: BM Majid Beach Resort -
Vida Emirates Hills welcomes dogs and owners. Photo: Vida Emirates Hills -
Both owners and animals are welcome to relax at Rak Glamping in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: RAK Glamping -
A home from home with dogs in tow awaits at Amwaj by Al Hamra Residences, Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Amwaj by Al Hamra Residences -
JA Hatta Fort Hotel Dubai, the oldest hotel in Hatta, welcomes dogs. Photo: JA Hotels & Resorts -
W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island is Abu Dhabi's first five-star hotel to welcome pets. Photo: W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island -
Dogs are welcome to spend the weekend at the beach with a stay at Vida Beach Resort, Umm Al Quwain. Photo: Vida Hotels and Resorts -
DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai Al Jadaf accepts dogs up to 10kg in size. Photo: Hilton -
25hours Hotel Dubai One Central welcomes all guests, including those with four legs. Photo: 25hours Hotels -
Ink Hotel Dubai offers a sustainable stay where pups are welcome. Photo: Ink Hotel Dubai
