Pet Pavilion, Abu Dhabi - in pictures


  • Pet Pavilion is a new facility in Abu Dhabi that hopes to to provide all the services animal owners need in one place. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    Pet Pavilion is a new facility in Abu Dhabi that hopes to to provide all the services animal owners need in one place. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • The 9x6-metre pool is used for animal hydrotherapy
    The 9x6-metre pool is used for animal hydrotherapy
  • From left: Veterinary nurse Yasser Barram and veterinarians Dr Atiq Khan and Dr Davor Jocic
    From left: Veterinary nurse Yasser Barram and veterinarians Dr Atiq Khan and Dr Davor Jocic
  • Michael Rigos is a fear-free, elite-certified pet groomer
    Michael Rigos is a fear-free, elite-certified pet groomer
  • Sala, a three-legged rescue saluki, enjoys playing in the pool
    Sala, a three-legged rescue saluki, enjoys playing in the pool
  • Richard Gabriel is a trainer and handler at Pet Pavilion
    Richard Gabriel is a trainer and handler at Pet Pavilion
  • The bath area in the grooming salon
    The bath area in the grooming salon
  • Life jackets on hand for any animal going into the pool
    Life jackets on hand for any animal going into the pool
  • The veterinary wing
    The veterinary wing
  • The shop selling pet food, accessories, litter and more
    The shop selling pet food, accessories, litter and more
  • The surgery room in the veterinary wing
    The surgery room in the veterinary wing
  • The physiotherapy room
    The physiotherapy room
  • The lab clinic inside the veterinary wing
    The lab clinic inside the veterinary wing
  • The cat consultation room has shelves on the wall for felines to climb on
    The cat consultation room has shelves on the wall for felines to climb on
  • The pet boarding area has CCTV in all the rooms so pet owners can watch a live feed
    The pet boarding area has CCTV in all the rooms so pet owners can watch a live feed
  • Fuejio Martin Nkule is part of the dog day care team
    Fuejio Martin Nkule is part of the dog day care team
  • The cat waiting room has an area with shelves on the wall for the animals to climb
    The cat waiting room has an area with shelves on the wall for the animals to climb