5 Pet-friendly Staycations for Eid holidays in UAE
Eid is one of the best times of year for a UAE staycation — the extended holiday, the cooler temperatures (for Eid Al Adha at least), and the opportunity to actually slow down make it worth planning properly. For pet owners, “planning properly” means finding somewhere that will genuinely welcome your dog. These five spots do.
One note: pet-friendly hotels in the UAE fill up quickly around Eid. Book ahead — these aren’t the kind of properties you’ll find available at short notice during a public holiday.
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RAK Glamping
The UAE’s most dog-forward overnight experience. RAK Glamping explicitly welcomes all dogs — not as a footnote in the booking policy, but as a selling point. Eid under the stars in Ras Al Khaimah with your dog is an experience that’s hard to top, and the open land and fresh air are a complete change of scene from city life. Rated 5.0 by the PETWITHIT community.
📍 Ras Al Khaimah | +971 50 871 7072
Hatta Fort Hotel
A mountain escape in the Hajar Mountains — arguably the most scenic pet-friendly stay in the UAE. The cool air, the dramatic landscape, and the walking trails around Hatta make this one of the most rewarding Eid staycation destinations in the country for active pet owners. Book well in advance; Hatta Fort is popular during every public holiday.
📍 Hatta, Dubai | +971 4 809 9333
Bianky Beach Camp
An outdoor, open-air beachside escape in Ajman — a short drive from Dubai but a world away from city life. The beach camp format is inherently dog-friendly, and the location on the Ajman coastline means easy access to quiet sandy stretches that Dubai’s beaches don’t offer. Good value, good access, and dogs genuinely thrive here.
📍 Ajman | +971 52 777 2573
Vida Beach Resort Umm Al Quwain
One of the UAE’s most underrated beach destinations — Vida UAQ offers a genuinely serene beach setting with clean facilities, design-forward rooms, and plenty of outdoor space for dogs to move around. If you’ve been looking for a reason to visit Umm Al Quwain, this resort is it. Quieter than anything comparable in Dubai, and your dog gets a proper beach in the process.
📍 Umm Al Quwain | +971 6 706 5000
Aljazira Beach & Spa Resort
Nestled on the coast between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, these beachside bungalows offer seclusion, direct beach access, and a genuine pet-welcome policy. Rated 5.0 by guests and consistently recommended by the PETWITHIT community — the combination of beautiful coastal location, quiet setting, and pet-friendly policy makes it one of the strongest Eid staycation picks in the UAE.
📍 Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi / Dubai border | +971 2 562 9100
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book a pet-friendly staycation for Eid in the UAE?
At least 3–4 weeks ahead for Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha. Pet-friendly hotels and camps in the UAE — especially the smaller, more characterful ones on this list — have limited availability and tend to book out quickly during public holidays. For RAK Glamping and Hatta Fort in particular, a month’s notice is not excessive.
Do UAE pet-friendly hotels charge extra for bringing a dog?
Most don’t, which is one of the things that makes the UAE a genuinely good destination for pet travel. A few properties ask for a refundable damage deposit, but outright “pet fees” are uncommon here compared to hotels in Europe or North America. Always confirm when booking.
Can I travel to all UAE emirates with my dog during Eid?
Yes — there are no inter-emirate travel restrictions on pets in the UAE. Carry your dog’s vaccination record (particularly the rabies vaccination certificate) as some hotels and remote checkpoints may ask. A microchip is required by UAE law for all dogs, so ensure yours is chipped before any travel.
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