5 Best Dog Boarding Services in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Leaving a dog for a week while you travel is a different decision than dropping one off for an afternoon. Abu Dhabi's dog boarding operators on this page have logged more than 2,700 Google reviews between them, and the ratings run from 4.3 up to a perfect 5.0, so the gap between names is real and worth reading closely before you hand over the leash.

Short answer: For dog boarding in Abu Dhabi, Horus Veterinary Clinic holds a perfect 5.0 across 299 reviews, the strongest rating on this page, while Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care carries the deepest track record at 1,152 reviews and a 24-hour front desk. Castle Veterinary Center (4.6, 400 reviews) and VIP Pets Salon & Pet Hotel (4.5, 396 reviews) round out the shortlist for owners who want grooming and day care under the same roof as the boarding.

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How Abu Dhabi's dog boarding options stack up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care - Veterinary Clinic & Pet Hotel	4.3 ★	1,152	Longest track record / 24-hour hotel	View ›
2	Horus Veterinary Clinic	5.0 ★	299	Highest-rated / vet-attached boarding	View ›
3	Crazy Pets	4.5 ★	536	Mobile grooming paired with boarding	View ›
4	Castle Veterinary Center	4.6 ★	400	Emergency-ready day care and boarding	View ›
5	VIP PETS Salon & Pet Hotel – Pet Grooming, Boarding & Day care	4.5 ★	396	Grooming, boarding, and day care combined	View ›

5 Best Dog Boarding Services in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Where to board your dog, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care - Veterinary Clinic & Pet Hotel

4.31,152 Google reviews

Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care runs as a combined veterinary clinic and pet hotel, with boarding, day care, grooming, and a pet shop all under one roof according to its own listing. It's open every day from 7am to 11pm, which matters if your flight lands late or leaves early. The clinic side means a vet is on staff during boarding, not just kennel attendants.

What people praise

Reviewers single out specific staff members like Afra and Dr. Mohamed for gentle, patient handling
24/7-adjacent hours (7am-11pm daily) fit early flights and late pickups
Combines boarding with grooming and vet care in one visit

Worth knowing

A cluster of recent reviews describe billing confusion and slow follow-up on health updates during long-term stays
Rating sits lower than the smaller clinics on this page, worth weighing against its far larger review base

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.3 / 5

Review volume1,152 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown75% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name here by a wide margin, and the hours are hard to beat for odd-hour travel. Ask directly about daily update policy for longer boarding stays before you book, since that's where the complaints cluster.

Website +97125564111 Directions

Villa 72, 23rd Street A - Abu Dhabi

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Horus Veterinary Clinic

5.0299 Google reviews

Horus Veterinary Clinic in Al Nahyan pairs pet boarding with full veterinary and grooming services. Reviewers describe a calm, clean waiting area and a vet who takes time to explain procedures rather than rushing appointments. It's a smaller operation than Cloud9, but the reviews read as consistently warm.

What people praise

Every review on file is 5 stars, with owners praising the receptionist and grooming team by name
Vet described as approachable and thorough, including letting owners watch grooming through a viewing window
Clean, welcoming waiting area called out repeatedly

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating5 / 5

Review volume299 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The rating is perfect, but it rests on under 300 reviews rather than the thousand-plus some rivals carry. For owners who want a smaller, attentive clinic over a high-volume hotel, this is the pick.

+971588921079 Directions

AL ,10 NAHYAN - Al Hakam Bin ʹAmr St - Al Nahyan - E25 - Abu Dhabi

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Crazy Pets

4.5536 Google reviews

Crazy Pets has operated in Al Khalidiyah for over 20 years according to its site, offering both salon and doorstep mobile grooming for dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. It's primarily a groomer rather than a dedicated boarding kennel, but its listing shows boarding-adjacent services and it carries the second-largest review base on this page.

What people praise

20-plus years in business per its own site, with breed-specific grooming techniques
Mobile, doorstep service option avoids stressful car rides for anxious dogs
Fast turnaround reported, with same-day appointments in some reviews

Worth knowing

One detailed 1-star review describes a cat injury during a home grooming visit and a slow, unsatisfying response afterward
Owner reply to an older complaint notes the salon location closed and moved to home-service-only, which could affect availability for in-person boarding

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume536 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: Strongest fit for owners who specifically want mobile or doorstep service rather than an overnight facility. Read the cons carefully if you're considering a multi-day stay rather than a grooming visit.

Website +971526020732 Directions

Oud Al Hisan Street - Al Khalidiyah - W9 - Abu Dhabi

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Castle Veterinary Center | مركز كاسل البيطري

4.6400 Google reviews

Castle Veterinary Center combines a dog day care center with emergency veterinary services, grooming, and pet supply retail. Its listing shows round-the-clock coverage across the week, and reviewers repeatedly mention late-night emergencies being handled without hesitation.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe urgent, after-hours situations (an injured stray, a swallowed object) handled calmly and fast
Staff singled out by name for explaining procedures clearly to worried owners
Strong 4.6 rating across a large, 400-review base

Worth knowing

One reviewer says they arrived for advertised 24/7 emergency care and found no doctor on site that day

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume400 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A solid middle-ground pick for owners who want boarding backed by real emergency-vet capability, though it's worth calling ahead to confirm a vet is actually on site before a late-night trip.

Website +971556225515 Directions

Al - Bldg 535 Sultan Bin Zayed St - Muroor Rd - Abu Dhabi

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

VIP PETS Salon & Pet Hotel – Pet Grooming, Boarding & Day care

4.5396 Google reviews

VIP Pets Salon & Pet Hotel on Al Reem Island bundles grooming, boarding, day care, and pet sitting into one operation. Reviewers consistently mention dogs and cats coming back from grooming visibly relaxed rather than stressed, which reviewers tie to how the staff handle nervous pets.

What people praise

Reviewers note pets returning calm rather than stressed after grooming, an unusual and specific compliment
Small touches like printed photo keepsakes mentioned by multiple reviewers
Praised by name for staff patience with first-time or anxious pets

Worth knowing

One detailed review describes an appointment mix-up and unresponsive management during a scheduling conflict

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume396 · 83th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-reviewed all-in-one option on Al Reem Island. The appointment-handling complaint is worth a confirming call ahead of a longer boarding stay, but the grooming and day care feedback is strongly positive.

Website +971585991898 Directions

Mangrove Place Building - Al Reem St - Al Reem Island - Shams Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each business. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a rating, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, since 5.0 from 20 reviews carries less certainty than 4.6 from 400. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does dog boarding cost in Abu Dhabi? (2026)

None of the businesses on this page publish a fixed boarding rate in their Google listings or reviews, and prices vary widely by dog size, length of stay, and whether grooming or vet care is bundled in. Ask each facility for a per-night quote and whether food, walks, and daily updates are included before you book.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These boarding options span the city, from Al Nahyan and Al Khalidiyah near the center to Al Reem Island and the outer villa districts. Wherever you’re searching from, a dog boarding near me search in Abu Dhabi should turn up at least one of these five within a reasonable drive.

What to ask before you book dog boarding

Is a vet on site during boarding, or only during clinic hours?
How often will I get updates, photos, or video during a multi-day stay?
What happens if my dog needs medication or has a health issue while boarding?
Is the boarding space separate from the grooming salon and retail floor?
What’s included in the nightly rate, and what costs extra?
What’s the cancellation or early-pickup policy?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dog boarding businesses?

We looked at businesses in Abu Dhabi with real Google ratings and review volume for pet boarding, day care, and related veterinary services, then ranked them by rating, review count, and how recently people are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Should I choose a vet clinic or a dedicated boarding kennel?

Several names on this page are vet clinics that also board dogs, which can be reassuring if your dog has health needs, but it’s worth asking whether a vet is physically present overnight versus just on call.

Can I visit or tour the facility before booking?

Most of these operators welcome walk-ins during business hours. Call ahead to arrange a tour of the boarding area specifically, not just the grooming or retail floor.

The bottom line

For most owners, Cloud9’s long hours and combined vet-plus-hotel setup make it the safest default, especially for irregular pickup times. If a perfect rating matters more to you than sheer scale, Horus Veterinary Clinic is worth a call. Either way, confirm daily update policy and vet coverage before a stay longer than a couple of nights.

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