Are dogs/cats welcome in UAE?

kindergartencop · #1 (**permalink**) 21st February 2011, 10:26 PM

Hi we have cats and a puppy but I HAVE JUST RECENTLY GOT A JOB IN aBU dHABI. aRE ANIMALS WELCOME? DO THEY ALLOW THEM IN RENTED APARTMENTS?

Bigjimbo · #2 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kindergartencop

Hi we have cats and a puppy but I HAVE JUST RECENTLY GOT A JOB IN aBU dHABI. aRE ANIMALS WELCOME? DO THEY ALLOW THEM IN RENTED APARTMENTS?

Generally yes, but make sure to point out that it is a requirement to your agent when looking

Jynxgirl · #3 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 08:57 AM

Cats you can get away with a bit more then dogs. Are you going to be living in abu dhabi? There isnt as many western expat areas in abu dhabi. It is more mixed and with that, overall, muslim people do not want to live around dogs. You will be hard pressed to find an apartment buildings in abu dhabi that allows you to have a dog. Villas will be hit or mix, depending on who currently lives in the area.

I was involved in a 'rescue' that the neighbor called the police because she said "the angels wouldnt visit her because of the dog". The police directly told her to throw it out into the streets ad it couldnt stay in her villa another moment....

Very important to live in a very western expat area.

CrowdedHouse · #4 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 09:02 AM

I'm not sure about AD, but in Dubai you should a) make sure it's not against the building community rules and b) it's written explicitly in your contract what you are allowed to have (and how many).

Some people move into a community thinking they are allowed (maybe the estate agent told them OK or even the leasing office)...but what counts legally is what's written into your tenancy contract (not community guide book, marketing flyer, etc).

If you don't know for sure, you might find yourself in a situation of having to move prematurely or give up your animals for adoption.

Better to be 100% than sorry.

kindergartencop · #5 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 11:25 AM

We have a puppy and it will be such a rench to leave her. Problem is I don't know where we will be staying it could be Abu Dhabi or Al Ain as I am going over teaching kindergarten local children.

MaidenScotland · #6 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 12:03 PM

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Hi we have cats and a puppy but I HAVE JUST RECENTLY GOT A JOB IN aBU dHABI. aRE ANIMALS WELCOME? DO THEY ALLOW THEM IN RENTED APARTMENTS?

Hi

Please remember internet protocol, typing in capital letters is considered as shouting.
Thanks

Maiden

MaidenScotland · #7 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 12:05 PM

Also bear in mind what you will do with the animals if you have to leave suddenly, also you say you have a pup and you are going to work, who will look after the pup when you are out at work?

Maiden

Jason_S · #8 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 03:37 PM

I'm half certain muslims see dogs as unclean and aren't really fond of them. Where I live I've never ever seen any Pakistani muslim walking or touching a dog. Is this incorrect?

MaidenScotland · #9 (**permalink**) 22nd February 2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason_S

I'm half certain muslims see dogs as unclean and aren't really fond of them. Where I live I've never ever seen any Pakistani muslim walking or touching a dog. Is this incorrect?

Yes it is...

Jason_S · #10 (**permalink**) 23rd February 2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MaidenScotland

Yes it is...

Would you care to elaborate?

I've just read another post where somebody has posted the same as me. I also checked with my auntie last night who is a Muslim and my cousins are "taught dogs are dirty" (oddly enough, Pakistani Muslims)

Although no banned, I would see it as quite insensitive and arrogant to take a dog to a Muslim country.