Abu Dhabi, the capital city of UAE offers a pristine environment and luxury lifestyle to its residents. In recent years, the city has emerged as a pet haven creating several pet-friendly communities in the region. These pet-friendly communities allow residents to share their homes with their furry friends. Alongside communities, a number of restaurants, beaches and public parks also welcome pets.
Let’s take a closer look at the pet-friendly areas in Abu Dhabi and elaborate on the features they offer to the residents.
Pet-Friendly Communities in Abu Dhabi
Similar to pet-friendly areas in Dubai, Abu Dhabi has also built several communities allowing residents to live with their pets.
That said, if you have a pet, mentioned below are some pet-friendly residential areas of Abu Dhabi that you can opt for.
Reem Island
Reem or Al Reem Island is a mixed-use pet-friendly community developed by ALDAR Properties PJSC. This waterfront community is located 600 metres off the North-East coast of Abu Dhabi. Al Reem offers a wide range of luxury and waterfront apartments, penthouses and villas. Some of the most famous buildings to live in the area are Shams Abu Dhabi, Marina Square and City of Lights.
According to dubizzle’s Abu Dhabi Q1 2023 rental market report, the average annual rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in the area is AED 59,000. Whereas, for a 2-bedroom apartment it is AED 86,000.
Zayed Sports City
As evident from the name, Zayed Sports City is home to one of the largest sports stadiums in the UAE. Moreover, the area is located near Al Bateen Executive Airport and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, making it an ideal residential area. The area features mid and high-rise residential buildings offering 1 to 3-bedroom apartments to residents.
To rent an apartment in Zayed Sports City, tenants have to pay an annual rent between AED 77,000 to AED 201,000.
Al Reef
Next on the list of pet-friendly areas in Abu Dhabi is Al Reef. Al Reef is a mixed-use community developed by Manazel Real Estate. Tenants with their canines friends can either opt for Al Reef Downtown or Al Reef Villas.
There are a wide range of apartments and villas available for rent in Al Reef. The rent of apartments can range between AED 97,000 to AED 151,000. However, the asking price of villas in the area starts from AED 2,203,000.
Sas Al Nakhl Village
Sas Al Nakhl Village is located near the Abu Dhabi-Al Ain Road providing residents easy access to the centre areas of the Emirate. It is a villa-only pet-friendly gated community offering a luxury and peaceful lifestyle to its residents.
Sas Al Nakhl Village offers villas with modern architecture in 3,4, and 5-bedroom layouts. The average annual rent of villas in the area falls between AED 144,000 to AED 176,000.
Please remember that the price mentioned above is a rough estimation and it may or may not represent the actual market trends. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with a real estate agent or browse through these properties for rent in Abu Dhabi listed on dubizzle before making any decision.
Other Pet-Friendly Places in Abu Dhabi
Alongside pet-friendly communities, there are a number of other places that welcome you and your furry friend equally. Here we have listed some places where you can enjoy with your canines.
Beaches
Beaches are one of the favourite play areas of the canines. You can take your pet to Kite Beach in Fahid Island. The Island is accessible by Sheikh Khalifa Highway. Lose the leach off your pet and let them run or play with them in the turquoise blue water. Kite Beach offers a wide range of beach activities that serve as an adrenaline booster for you and your furry friend.
Restaurants
Capital City is already quite popular for its cuisine and fine dining restaurants. However, fine dining with our pet is a unique experience that you can avail of. Ranging from cafes to high-end restaurants, you can opt for any of them. Some of the most famous pet-friendly restaurants are as follows:
Salt
Location: Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Sunday (10:00 am to 01:00 am)
Sportsman’s Arms
Location: International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Thursday & Sunday (08:00 am to 12:00 am) | Friday & Saturday (08:00 am to 01:00 am)
Nolu’s Cafe
Location: Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Sunday (11:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Coffee Architecture
Location: Mamsha Alsadyiat, Jacques Chirac Street, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Thursday & Sunday (09:00 am to 10:00 am) | Friday & Saturday (09:00 am to 12:00 am)
Daikan
Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Thursday & Sunday (12:00 pm to 12:00 am) | Friday & Saturday (12:00 pm to 01:30 am)
Stars N Bars Abu Dhabi
Location: Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Thursday & Sunday (12:00 pm to 02:00 am) | Friday & Saturday (12:00 pm to 03:00 am)
Parks
Pet owners understand the necessity of a weekly park visit with their canines. Here are some parks in Abu Dhabi that welcome you to leverage the lush green grass and peaceful environment.
Al Khubeirah Dog Park
Location: Al Khubeirah Street, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Sunday (06:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH)
Location: Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, Sweihan Road, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Sunday (08:00 am to 06:00 pm) Closed: Saturday
Sheikha Fatima Park
Location: Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Monday to Sunday (10:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Cloud 9
Location: Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Timings: Saturday to Thursday (08:00 am to 10:00 pm) | Friday (08:00 am to 09:00 pm)
These were all the pet-friendly areas in Abu Dhabi. The city of Abu Dhabi offers a grandeur lifestyle with multiple earning opportunities and citizen-centric tax policies. If you are also interested in availing of these benefits, browse through these properties for sale in Abu Dhabi and find a suitable residence for yourself.
Aside from residence, you can also find a number of pet-friendly taxis in Dubai and other Emirates transporting your pets with love and care.
Stay tuned to dubizzle’s property blog to know cat-friendly places in Abu Dhabi.
