Sometimes, circumstances that require us to be away from our pets for a long time come up. In this case, it might be best to look into cat boarding in Dubai to ensure our pet is still cared for.
Fortunately, cat boarding facilities have gone beyond the usual cages and kennels. Here are some of the best and fun places for cat boarding in Dubai!
How Much Does Cat Boarding in Dubai Costs
The price of cat boarding in Dubai is usually measured per night and is affected by factors like facilities and extras like welfare checks.
You can get an individual cat sitter for a lower rate or you can check in your furry friend in a specialised care facility while you are away. Here’s a rough price estimate of the different services available:
Choosing the Best Places for Cat Boarding in Dubai
Choosing the best place for cat boarding can be quite challenging since you’ll want the best for your pet. In our case, we’ve taken a look at the following factors:
1. Dubai Kennels & Cattery
| RATING | |
| FACILITIES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕BOARDING SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕ADDITIONAL SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕PROFESSIONALISM | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| ⮕UPDATES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ACCESSIBILITY | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
The Dubai Kennels & Cattery or DKC, has been caring for all sorts of pets and animals for more than thirty years. They are able to make use of their experience to provide a safe space for animals entrusted to their care.
They offer pet boarding services for different kinds of animals, including cats and dogs. We think the rooms are quite spacious, allowing the animals plenty of space to roam and exercise.
We also appreciate the air conditioned enclosures as it can really help with the extreme weather they might encounter while we are travelling away.
Indeed, the service does feel like a pet hotel of sorts. We found the service to be quite good as well, with a veterinary clinic in close proximity in order to respond fast to any animals that might require care.
If there is one thing we can nitpick, we think calling over the phone can be a bit slow at times. Fortunately, the hotel does compensate by providing timely updates via email complete with photo documentation for our peace of mind.
The service can be quite expensive in comparison to other places but it is quite reasonable once the quality of the facilities are factored in. Additionally, the hotel does offer discounts for repeat customers as well.
So if you’re going on a long trip and need a place that will look after your feline, then DKC should be a good place to start.
Pros
- Proactive email updates
- Discounts for repeat customers
Cons
- Phone service can be quite busy
- Service is a bit expensive
Customer Reviews
“The best support and service you can get”
“They are so professional and caring. Shipped our little kitten with them. The best support and service you can get. The staff are fantastic. Highly recommended .” – Jan
“Have trusted them 3 times already with moving and boarding my pets”
“Great boarding facility. Lots to offer for pets of any kind. Very caring personnel. Have trusted them 3 times already with moving and boarding my pets. Would do it absolutely again. All goes smooth at the airport, with customs and pets are super happy.”
2. Urban Tails Pet Resort
| RATING | |
| FACILITIES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕BOARDING SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕ADDITIONAL SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕PROFESSIONALISM | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| ⮕UPDATES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ACCESSIBILITY | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Urban Tails Pet Resort bills itself as one of the first pet resorts to open in the Gulf region. They offer a well-managed boarding facility for both cats and dogs as well as sufficient activities to keep the animals entertained.
Trained professionals look after each pet, making sure they get enough exercise as well as help them manage amongst the presence of other animals in the resort.
Their cat boarding facility, dubbed ‘Kitty Village’, is quite a soothing paradise for felines. They are designed like condos with multiple levels which we think is geared towards the cat’s inclination to climb various platforms and snuggle in different corners.
Rooms can also be connected in case you’re checking in a cat family or multiple cats at the same time. The resort also offers a 25% sharing discount for a second cat that will occupy the same condo.
We also like the level of monitoring provided. Staff can let you access a webcam for you to monitor how your cat is doing in the facility.
We do advise checking in the pets early however. Their peak hour rates can be a bit high especially if you’re looking to save on your budget.
Other customers also find the drop-off time of 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM a little inconvenient for working people. We think this is a valid concern, especially for those people who work further away.
Nonetheless, the resort’s facilities and diligent monitoring and updates do make Urban Tails a nice place to check in your pet if you need to travel.
Pros
- Comfortable pet care facilities
- Plenty of activities to keep cats entertained
Cons
- Pick-up and drop-off hours not always convenient for busier people
- Peak rates are a bit pricey
Customer Reviews
“The best place we have had our pet boarded”
“So far, the best place we have had our pet boarded. He always comes back to us relaxed and calm and healthy.” – Abdelaziz AlMulla
“Staff is caring, professional and trustworthy”
“I left my cat for 10 days and was really happy with the service. Place is spacious, clean and give plenty of play time throughout the day. My cat wasn’t stressed when i picked him up. Staff is caring, professional and trustworthy. Highly recommended.” – Mattia Colombo
3. Pet Station Kennels & Cattery
| RATING | |
| FACILITIES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| SERVICES | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕BOARDING SERVICES | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕ADDITIONAL SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕PROFESSIONALISM | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕UPDATES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ACCESSIBILITY | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Pet Station is an organisation that offers many facilities and services meant to improve the welfare of your furry companions. Pet parents can make use of their boarding facilities to provide a temporary home for their pet while they travel.
Apart from that, they also act as a veterinary clinic as well as an online store for pet supplies. They even offer adoption and re-homing services for different animals.
Pet Station provides a professional offering in their cat boarding facilities. They take pride in keeping it a low-capacity boarding facility, ensuring that your feline friend is able to get adequate attention in the hotel.
They have five rooms and two wide suites that give your cats plenty of room to walk around. They don’t make use of cages in the suites as well, ensuring that the cats don’t feel stressed at the end of the day.
The facilities are also air conditioned, giving the cats ample protection from the weather. We also think the smaller volume of cats are good for more introverted felines who get overwhelmed with too many neighbours.
It’s a good facility overall but we think the booking process can be streamlined. Working online and in the venue is smooth enough but phone appointments can be quite slow.
Once booked, customers also attested that cancelling a booking is also quite difficult. Rescheduling is okay and is often recommended by the resort in case you need to change the dates but outright cancellations are a lot harder.
The level of service and comfortable play area does make Pet Station a good choice for temporary accommodations for your pet.
Pros
- Professional service for animals
- Comfortable playing area
Cons
- Cancelling a booking can be quite difficult
- Phone appointments can be improved
Customer Reviews
“The camera service gave me so much comfort looking at my cat and seeing what he is doing”
“The best service, super professional. Pucci was very happy! The camera service gave me so much comfort looking at my cat and seeing what he is doing. Thank you guys for making Pucci’s stay easy for both of us” – Noor Chamas
“The care is amazing and the staff are super friendly and helpful”
“The best clinic ever my cat was with them for almost 5 years boarding service is affordable the care is amazing and the staff are super friendly and helpful, they also did all the papers for him to travel to Kuwait and alhemdllah my cat is safe in Kuwait now, Muhammad was huge help and very understanding when i was under pressure . Thank you very much guys and I strongly recommend this clinic” – Nero KH
4. PoshPaws Kennels and Cattery
| RATING | |
| FACILITIES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| SERVICES | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕BOARDING SERVICES | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| ⮕ADDITIONAL SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕PROFESSIONALISM | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕UPDATES | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ACCESSIBILITY | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
PoshPaws Pets Nursery and Trading is established as a state-of-the-art facility for taking care of pets in the event their owners need to travel for a significant amount of time.
They have built the nursery in a quiet, comfortable location, making it an appealing place to stay for more introverted cats. We think it’s quite a peaceful setting which does wonders for the owner’s peace of mind as well.
PoshPaws have 70 large units for cat families and single cat boarding. They have even provided a big cat tree to sleep in and climb as well as an assortment of toys and blankets.
In our opinion, this also gives more energetic pets things to do even in a more relaxed and subdued environment.
They also have a good practice of mixing up wet and dry foods for the animals, ensuring that they are able to get good nutrition. Feline guests also get access to a basic grooming service, with a professional service available upon request.
Of course, the large play areas do mean that it can be a little crowded during peak seasons. Definitely not as crowded as other places but it is enough to be noticeable in our opinion.
This does mean the price can be a bit expensive per night though it’s not the highest we’ve seen. Once we factor in the diet, facility, and basic grooming though, the cost is quite reasonable in our opinion.
We definitely recommend giving PoshPaws a try when it comes to cat boarding services.
Pros
- Very huge play area for cats
- Very capable staff
Cons
- Price per night is a bit expensive
- Can be a bit crowded in the play area
Customer Reviews
“It is clean and dogs and cats seem happy and looked after”
“Very friendly place. Staff are great and very helpful. It is clean and dogs and cats seem happy and looked after. Very well organised. They know what they are doing. Definitely will recommend to friends and family.” – Emilie Helou
“Pet’s well taken care of”
“Pet’s well taken care of, even got photos and video of my cat and how it was doing. Highly recommended!” – Szymon Czech
5. Petsville
| RATING | |
| FACILITIES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕BOARDING SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| ⮕ADDITIONAL SERVICES | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| CUSTOMER SERVICE | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| ⮕PROFESSIONALISM | ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) |
| ⮕UPDATES | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| ACCESSIBILITY | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Petsville is a Dubai-based one-stop shop for dog boarding, day care, grooming, and even some veterinary services in Dubai. However, they also have facilities to accommodate cat boarding as well.
The facility which they dubbed ‘Catsville’ is a very comfortable cat boarding facility. They feature a good selection of wide play areas and towers, climbing frames, and customised feeding.
Like with ‘Kitty Village’, we think this is a good concept as it allows the cats to explore and entertain all of their climbing instincts, helping them stay entertained.
There’s adequate spacing and clean facilities despite the volume of pets occupying the building as well which we find to be quite impressive. Well-trained handlers also keep an eye on the cats, ensuring that their needs are taken care of.
Of course, it’s no surprise that Petsville is often fully booked. Just trying to get an appointment done over the phone can be quite challenging in our opinion.
This also means that updates are not as fast as with other facilities. Of course, we are able to get them but the volume of animals occupying the space can make it hard to spot your pet at times.
Still, the facilities are kept clean and the rates are still quite affordable. We definitely recommend giving Petsville a try for your cat boarding needs.
Pros
- Very clean facilities despite volume of pets
- Decent rates for boarding service
Cons
- Needs to be more proactive with phone inquiries
- Tends to be fully booked
Customer Reviews
“Such pleasant staff and very intuitive to customer needs”
“Extremely pleased with how they take care of dogs and cats. Such pleasant staff and very intuitive to customer needs. Will definitely be taking their services.” – Kevin Jayawardana
“Excellent services treatment and facilities”
“Although most of the time it’s hard to book as always fully booked but excellent services treatment and facilities” – Tony Naief
FAQs about Cat Boarding in Dubai?
We hope your cat has a good time in their home away from home! And if you want a different form of care while you’re away, you can also check out our list of the best pet sitters in Dubai here.