Your Guide To Dog Friendly Dining In Dubai

Looking for somewhere to go for some food or drinks with your furry friend? Dubai is spoilt for choice when it comes to dog-friendly places - we’ve put together this guide highlighting some of the best spots which welcome dogs indoors, as well as out.

SOCIAL COMPANY 

ZABEEL HOUSE BY JUMEIRAH | THE GREENS 

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Social Company is the perfect place to sit back, take a beat and relax with a coffee or a drink … and haviing your dog with you in this pet-friendly licensed cafe makes it all the more fun! Situated in the heart of the Greens, it has a friendly, neighbourhood vibe and all pets are welcomed, whatever their shape and size. 

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Offering international cuisine, the humans menu is varied and covers all corners of the globe and the generous portions mean you might well be taking home a doggy-bag!

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Open: Daily 6.30AM - 11PM

Bookings: 04 519 1111

SPILL THE BEAN 

THE SUSTAINABLE CITY

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We’re spilling the beans on Spill the Bean! Located in The Sustainable City, this home-grown business is kind of a cafe well at home in 2024.  Not only is it actually aiming for sustainability in all areas including food waste, but it welcomes dogs of all sizes inside. 

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Describing themselves as a ‘home away from home’, you’ll find a friendly welcome and healthy, sustainably sourced food and drinks. There are tons of options for gluten intolerants and coeliacs as well as vegetarians and vegans, all of it healthy and all delicious! And as a bonus, it’s in the perfect spot for an after coffee walk around the lush grounds of the local area for you and your pooch. 

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Open: Daily 7AM - 9PM

Bookings: 052 505 9022

CAFE AT THE BACK 

AL WASL ROAD | JUMEIRAH 2

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This is a laid-back pet friendly cafe offering the perfect spot for a leisurely bite to eat with your dog. Dogs (and cats!) are welcome both indoors and outdoors and the puppuccino is a hit with the furry friends!

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The menu for humans is healthy and offers a range of salads and sandwiches as well as a detailed breakfast menu.

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Open: Daily | 8AM - 8PM 

Bookings: 04 341 2595

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DAUGHTER AND DAD COFFEE 

MELIÁ DESERT PALM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE | WARSAN 2

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This cosy independent cafe founded by a father and daughter Lia and Justin Clarke, is located in the heart of the Meliá Equestrian Centre (yes, there are horses to spot!) and welcomes dogs with open arms. 

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The menu is plant based and small, featuring locally-sourced ingredients and home-baked cakes. The coffee is a massive draw - this father and daughter duo have been making it an artform for some years. It’s brewed by https://www.orbis.coffee/  and for all you lovers of a flat white, this one is epic! 

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If you needed another reason to go, they actually offer complimentary dog treats for your furry friend - a lovely touch at a lovely cafe that deserves a ton of support. 

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Open: Daily | 7AM - 7PM (Closed on Tuesdays) 

Bookings: 054 383 4709

ELLI’S CAFE

GALLERIA GOLDEN MILE BUILDING 4 | PALM JUMEIRAH

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The menu at Elli’s is full blown Mediterranean goodness and offers everything from seafood to pizza and lighter bites. Located on the shoreline of the Palm, the cafe is pet-friendly, offering a dog menu and even doggie ice-cream if your little one deserves a treat! They love to hand out puppacinos to pooches, so bring your fur baby along for all the treats!

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Open: Sun - Thurs 8AM - 9.30PM | Fri 8AM - 4PM | Sat 7AM - 10PM

Bookings: 058 530 6053

MAISON MATHIS
VOCO DUBAI THE PALM | PALM WEST BEACH

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This laid back restaurant is a dog-friendly spot on Palm West Beach. Allowing dogs below 10kg inside and any size on its terrace, this is an ideal place to catch up with friends with your fur-baby. 

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It’s licensed with a range of beverages available and the menu is a good size, boasting a wide selection of dishes. We love the Sunday Roast deal too which offers beef, lamb or chicken with all the trimmings, as well as an unlimited drinks package for AED229 - what a way for  you and your doggie to finish the weekend in style!

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Open: Daily 7AM - 11PM

Bookings: 04 249 5502

REFORM SOCIAL AND GRILL 

THE LAKES FUN CLUB | THE LAKES 

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This large bar and restaurant is located next to the lake in the idyllic grounds of the aptly named, the Lakes. There is a large range of food and drink choices offering everything from hearty breakfasts to curries and salads, and there are often special events such as family fun days. We love the breakfast offerings especially, with everything from the full English - yes with pork! -  (AED105) to a full English but make it vegan AED95) and a whole lot more.  

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In the summer dogs are welcome on their AC covered terrace where they can expect to be hand fed tidbits from your plate … come on, you know you want to!

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Open: Daily 8AM - 12AM

Bookings: 04 454 2638

THE STRAND 

PALM VIEWS WEST | THE PALM JUMEIRAH 

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The Strand offers a relaxed dining experience with incredible views of the marina. Dogs are allowed inside and on the beautiful terrace outside too. 

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There are lots of deals to be had throughout the week from their Mediterranean inspired menu, including sunset brunches and their legendary weekend roast, where you get all the meat and all the trimmings from as little as AED85 between 1PM and 7PM Saturdays and Sundays. 

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Open: Sun- Thurs 8AM - 11PM | Fri - Sat 8AM - 12AM

Bookings: 04 430 2221