Places Where Your Dog Can Swim in UAE
Have you ever wanted to find places where your dog can swim in UAE? Let’s face it! Not all beaches in UAE, especially in Dubai are dog friendly beach and openly allowing our dogs to swim in those beach waters. But! If you ever plan on going for that swim, here are your best bets and some pretty cool dog friendly beaches!
Dog Friendly Beaches in Dubai
1- Dubai Island Beach
The new dog friendly beach is located in Dubai Islands, situated a few steps away between Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai and Hotel Riu Dubai.
The whole area is accessible and dog friendly with only a certain section allowed for dogs to swim on-leash. Here is a location pin to help you find it easily.
The beach is open from sunrise to sunset and offers a range and pet parents should take into consideration that the area for swimming and the beach itself is not fenced, hence it is not recommended to keep your dog off leash at any point of time. This would also help avoid any conflicts with our pets and owners.
Read: Everything you need to know about the new dog friendly beach in Dubai
2. Kite Beach Center, Umm Al Quwain
Yes, there is one in Dubai too, and no, they are not open to letting in those furballs for a dip! But, Kite Beach Center in Umm al Quwain (UAQ), which is located in a pet-friendly state is a trendy beachfront club offering watersports through to healthy drinks – and a place to take your pooch for a swim!
A fee of 75 AED per pooch and AED 45 per owner will be charged to enjoy beachfront vibes. However due to the current situation, just check their website for further guidelines and rules before you head on out. https://kitebeachcenter.ae/
3. Kite Beach in Abu Dhabi
For a more cost-free option, located right next to Yas Island residential, Kite Beach in Abu Dhabi is a perfect spot to exercise your dog as they can run freely and swim in the sea. Sounds ideal for that weekend day trip, right?
4. BM Beach Resort
Located in the Ras Al Khaimah. Find your adventure and experience an unforgettable beach getaway. BM Hotels & Resorts provide a tropical experience on a dog friendly beach setting surrounded by lush gardens, palm trees, and an azure beach
Whether you set on a day trip, overnight stay, picnic in the lush gardens, or take a swim you are most welcome to visit with your furball!
Read our guide on a pet friendly staycation in Ras Al Khaimah
5. Banan Beach RAK
Banan Beach Camp is a unique experience offering a basic natural escapade from the city’s hustle and bustle and away from civilization and the best part, it provides a dog friendly beach
Banan Beach Resort is a leading Beach Resort in the United Arab Emirates. Located in Marjan Island – RAK, You can enjoy the tents and the wide dog friendly beach.
Read about this pet friendly survival camp with your dog
6. Al Hamra Beach, Ras Al Khaimah
Yes, as we all already know, RAK has been one of the cities that can be called our pooches’ backyard for generally most, if not all, beaches in the emirate of RAK are dog-friendly. And for most residents, this has been a hot place to hang out with your pooch to enjoy a swim in the sun!
Read our guide on Pet friendly places in Ras Al Khaimah
7- RAK AWC
The ‘Pawsome Park,’ invites all dog-loving people of the UAE to enjoy a range of facilities with their pets, in a 7,000 square metre area, where their dogs can socialize and enjoy the outdoors.
The dog park covers 7,000 square meters and will have off-leash areas for dogs to play and run freely, a dog walking path, a fully equipped agility park, and a swimming pool
There’s a one-time registration fee of 100 AED
Membership:
-Day pass 20 AED
-Monthly pass 50 AED
-Yearly pass 399 AED
All dogs must be fully vaccinated including kennel cough vaccine.
Click here to know more about RAK AWC
Dog Life Jacket
Daycare/boarding with a swimming pool
Worried about bringing your furbabies out in the open waters? Why not sign them up for some swimming lessons and activities to get them prepared for that outdoor fun? Here are some places you can look into.
1. Petsville
Petsville just opened their Aqua Pawk in Al Quoz and is ready for your pooches to splash into two refreshing pools complete with water jets and fountains.
This latest pet attraction is the perfect place to cool off in the scorching summer heat.
Starting from just Dh75 for two hours, dogs can enjoy purpose-built pools next to the Petsville boarding kennels. For those who may be experiencing their first splash, there are trained swimming specialists to help!
2. Dogwalk
Offering various swimming activities for your pooches. From lessons, fitness swims, group swimming or even swimming with their hoomans, Dogwalk has got you covered!
It’s a good way to get your pooches in the aquatic scene before their big outdoor debut!
3. My Second Home luxury pet resort and spa
Having a pooch, we all know that we have to keep their lifestyle active and of course exercise is important in their daily routine.
Located in Dubai Investment Park the resort caters to your dogs’ every need with a huge, secure, gated indoor and outdoor dog park with indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
With their trained team, rest assured that your furbabies are in safe paws!
4. Bark Park
For a healthy and happy furball – both physically & emotionally, it’s always best to let them loose in the open. Situated on a traditional Emirati farm in Al Awir, BarkPark Dubai has a huge space for your pooches to run around.
Your activities here are not limited, the place is clean, safe & fully enclosed for you to socialize and for your pooches to exercise, train, play, swim, and enjoy being off the lead.
The swimming pond is large & chlorine-free in our large dog area and smaller cool-down pools for the small dogs, drinking water, fun agility equipment, shading, and a retail shop, BarkPark Dubai is a great place for you & your dogs.
Q & A
Are there any places where dogs are not allowed to swim?
In the UAE, most of the public beaches does not allow dogs to dive in, unless it is on a resort property, there is a dog friendly beach in Dubai Islands and there are some pet-friendly ones you drive down a bit to emirates like Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.
Are there any other restrictions for swimming with dogs?
Yes, there are some restrictions for swimming with dogs in Dubai and the UAE. Dogs must be on a leash when outside of designated areas and must be cleaned up after. These regulations are similar to those in many other countries, including the United States.
Is there any dog friendly beach in Abu Dhabi
As we mentioned above, some pet owners go to Kite beach Abu Dhabi and consider it the dog beach in Abu Dhabi, we always suggest to double check with the relevant authorities before taking the trip with your dogs
Can I find a dog friendly beach in Ras Al Khaimah
Al Hamra public beach is dog friendly and you can also find some pet friendly hotels with direct access to the beach like BM beach resort and Banan Beach
What do I need to have on a dog beach day
Read our guide on 6 Things You Must Have on a Dog Beach Day. Also keep in mind that temperature in Dubai can get super high so Read our blog on how to protect your dog from Dubai summer heat and Dog supplies you need in your car
Swimming is a great exercise for both your dog and you, and it’s important to know where your dog can swim in Dubai and the UAE. Keep in mind that all of these facilities have policies in place governing the number of dogs that can be swimming at one time as well as rules pertaining to how your dog should behave while swimming.
Read: 6 Things You Must Have on a Dog Beach Day
Do not forget to invest in a good dog swimming vest – You can buy one here
Or you can buy Foldable Pet Dog swimming Pool for only AED 59
If you are looking for other pet friendly activities you can do with your dogs in Dubai, checkout our guide
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