Arrows & Sparrows
A particular favourite in dog-happy ‘ hood The Greens, Arrows & Sparrows sports a sunny, tree-lined patio, doggie treats, fresh water (for both of you), a decent cup of Joe, and an even more decent list of cafe grub.
Business Park, Buiding 4, The Greens,
Dubai, daily 8am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 5588141. Taxi: Emaar Business Park. facebook.com/ arrowsparrows
Bounty Beets
Bounty Beets is the everpopular health cafe, favoured by Dubai’s health-conscious crowd (and bloggers in search of Dubai’s most Insta-worthy spots) and now they welcome dogs. Sit in the lush green garden with your faithful friend by your feet as you tuck into plant-powered dishes, healthy smoothies and, of course, silky-smooth coffees.
Beets, Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai, daily 8am to 10pm. Tel: (04) 511 7373. bountybeets.com
Cassette
Cassette is the popular breakfast beauty located in the Al Quoz Courtyard. Metal beams have been painted mint; fun Middle Eastern-inspired prints adorn the walls; there’s a long L-shaped coffee counter in one corner and plenty of breathing space between tables. Despite the size, Cassette feels very comfortable and inviting, even more so since four-legged friends are welcome too.
Courtyard, Al Quoz, daily 8am to 6pm. Tel: (04) 3491966. @cassettedxb
The Duck Hook
A family-friendly country pub that’s now open at the Dubai Hills Golf Club, The Duck Hook offers pub grub meets modern European fare. Not only is it great for sports’ fans, it’s responsibly dog-friendly too, so you can bond over a drink with both your pooches and your friends.
Hills Golf Club, Sat to Wed noon to midnight,
Thur and Fri noon to 1am. Tel: (800) 666353. facebook.com/ theduckhookdxb
The Irish Village
This beloved Celtic pub offers a massive and well-shaded dogfriendly patio where you can dig into a juicy burger. Meanwhile, your little pal can sip from water bowls and keep a watchful eye for stray chunks of meat, which you’re sure to drop if you opt for burgerlord status and take on Irish Village’s unwieldy – and super cheesy – Angus beef burger.
Tennis Stadium, Dubai, daily 11am to
1am. Tel:(04) 2824752. theirishvillage.com
Lime Tree Café
This secluded doggie oasis in the middle of Jumeirah hooks up sun-soaked slobberers until 6.30pm. Plenty of shade and water bowls are available outside in the front garden and seating area. Lime Tree’s other locations in Al Quoz and on Sheikh Zayed Road are also pet-friendly.
Road, Dubai, daily 7.30am to 6.30pm. Tel: (04) 3256325. thelimetreecafe.com
Reform Social & Grill (The Lakes)
This fantastic family-friendly gastropub is finally petfriendly, too. There’s a big patch of grass behind the playground to walk your pups and the food is great. Ask the staff nicely and they may even rustle up something simple for your four-legged friend as well.
Lakes, Dubai. Tel: (04) 4542638. reformsocialgrill.ae