Want a place where you’d get a dose of extreme cuteness? Where furry animals can snake around your legs and cuddle on your lap?
The Arab world joined the pet cafe trend and opened up many cafes where dogs, cats, you name it, walk around and interact with diners. To experience this for yourself, these are the pet cafes that deserve a visit:
Boomah – Abu Dhabi
Open every day from 2 to 10 PM, it is the Middle East’s first-ever owl cafe. In this very cafe, for 70 dirhams, you can get up close and personal with these nocturnal birds and even pet them while supervised. There is also the option to look at them from behind a glass pane.
At the cafe, you will get to meet different species of owls, including the Eurasian Eagle-owl, and get to learn about each species with the help of trained professionals. Along with that, you can enjoy their assortment of coffee drinks for just 30 dirhams.
Cat Cafe Vibrissae – Dubai
For cat lovers, it is time to step into the serene space of Dubai’s Cat Cafe Vibrissae, where the delectable aroma of fresh coffee intermingles with the calmness of getting to stroke the in-house cats.
The space has packages to meet the needs of different cat lovers, from the Standard Pass (50 dirhams) that gives you 1 hour with the cats without snacks or drinks to their Day Pass (200 dirhams) that allows visitors to stay a full day with access to snacks and drinks.
The Barking Lot – Riyadh & Khobar
Bringing something different is Riyadh and Khobar’s The Barking Lot, which offers the 3-in-1 trifecta of being a space with grooming services, a pet cafe and a hotel. At The Barking Lot, you can enjoy a cold brew or any other coffee while petting the in-house dogs or watching your pet getting a fancy groom.
To learn more about their services or book a spot, you can give them a call at this number: 00966509905018
Kitty Cafe – Doha
Hey cat lovers, again. All the way in Doha sits a cute space known as the Kitty Cafe, what they describe as “the pawfect place for cuddly kitties, purr therapy and warm coffee.” In that space, you can hang out with the kittens while enjoying a cup of warm Joe, whether it is a vanilla latte or an espresso.
You can book a spot at this cafe by sending them an email at kittycafe.qa@gmail.com.
The Dog Cafe – Cairo
Open daily from 8 am to midnight, it is Egypt’s very own first-ever dog cafe. This community space and coffee shop serves up fresh brew and gives you a chance to hang out with some furry pets. They also serve up fun snacks for your pet to enjoy including their fish n’ chips cookies and their beef biscotti.
You can head to the dog cafe anytime, as it is a first-come, first-served space. Bring your pet, relax, and unwind.
Tap into your animal-loving side by hitting up any of these cafes, where you can spend an unforgettable time with a collection of cool pets.