5 Best Cat Boarding Services in Abu Dhabi (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Leaving a cat behind for a work trip or a holiday means trusting a stranger with its routine, its stress level, and sometimes its health. Cat boarding in Abu Dhabi mostly runs through veterinary clinics and pet hotels rather than standalone catteries, and the businesses on this page range from 296 up to 1,152 Google reviews, so volume alone shouldn't decide it.

Short answer: Horus Veterinary Clinic stands out with a perfect 5.0 rating across 296 reviews, unusual for a facility handling both boarding and medical care. Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care has the largest footprint at 1,152 reviews and a full pet hotel plus veterinary hospital, though its rating sits lower at 4.3. Castle Veterinary Center rounds out a solid middle option at 4.5 stars across 399 reviews.

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How Abu Dhabi's Cat Boarding Options Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care - Veterinary Clinic & Pet Hotel	4.3 ★	1,152	Full-service pet hotel and vet hospital	View ›
2	Horus Veterinary Clinic	5.0 ★	296	Highest-rated, boarding with veterinary care	View ›
3	Crazy Pets	4.5 ★	532	Mobile and home-visit grooming plus boarding	View ›
4	Castle Veterinary Center	4.5 ★	399	Emergency care alongside boarding	View ›
5	VIP PETS Salon & Pet Hotel – Pet Grooming, Boarding & Day care	4.5 ★	395	Grooming, boarding and day care combined	View ›

5 Best Cat Boarding Services in Abu Dhabi (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care - Veterinary Clinic & Pet Hotel

4.31,152 Google reviews

Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care runs a combined veterinary hospital, pet hotel, day care, grooming salon, and pet shop, giving it the broadest service menu of any business on this page. It operates around the clock and handles boarding for cats and dogs alongside medical care, so a boarded cat that gets sick has a vet on site rather than needing a transfer elsewhere. Reviews describe staff by name across reception, grooming, and veterinary roles.

What people praise

On-site veterinary care means boarding and medical needs are handled under one roof
Reviewers name specific staff, groomers, and vets who treated their pets with visible care
Wide hours make drop-off and pickup flexible around travel schedules

Worth knowing

A few reviewers described communication gaps around ongoing health monitoring during long-term boarding
Larger, busier operation than the smaller specialty clinics on this page

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: By far the largest review base here at 1,152, but the rating sits lower at 4.3, so weigh the convenience of an all-in-one facility against a somewhat wider spread of experiences.

Website +97125564111 Directions

Villa 72, 23rd Street A - Abu Dhabi

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

Horus Veterinary Clinic

5.0296 Google reviews

Horus Veterinary Clinic in Al Nahyan offers pet boarding alongside veterinary services, a lab, and grooming, positioned as a neighborhood clinic rather than a large chain. Reviews describe a calm, quiet location with on-site parking, and multiple reviewers specifically praise the clinic's veterinarian for clear, unhurried explanations during both routine and surgical visits. Cats recovering from procedures like castration surgery are mentioned specifically in the review text.

What people praise

A perfect rating across nearly 300 reviews is a rare, consistent result
Reviewers describe a calm, welcoming environment that reduces pet stress
Veterinary staff praised for patience and clear explanations

Worth knowing

No website listed, so most booking and information runs through direct contact

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating5 / 5

Review volume296 · 68th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: 296 reviews and not a single one below five stars. If a spotless track record matters most to you, this is the top choice on this page.

+971588921079 Directions

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

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Crazy Pets

4.5532 Google reviews

Crazy Pets is a pet grooming and boarding business in Al Khalidiyah that has operated for over 20 years, offering both salon visits and mobile, doorstep grooming across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The business markets itself around breed-specific, stress-free grooming techniques and flexible scheduling, including same-day home visits. Reviews cover both grooming and pet care for cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds.

What people praise

Doorstep mobile service is a genuine convenience for pets that stress in transit
Reviewers describe fast response times, sometimes same-day
Handles a wider range of animals than most cat-specific competitors

Worth knowing

A handful of reviewers described serious quality control issues, including one report of an injury during a session
Ownership response to complaints was described as inconsistent by at least one reviewer

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume532 · 93rd

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: 532 reviews at 4.5 stars overall, strong but with a wider spread of experiences than the clinic-based options. Worth reading recent reviews closely before booking, especially for boarding rather than a one-off 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

4.5399 Google reviews

Castle Veterinary Center is a Muroor Road clinic combining day care, boarding, grooming, and emergency veterinary services, positioned as a round-the-clock option for pet owners. Reviews describe the clinic handling everything from routine neutering recovery to a late-night emergency where a cat had swallowed a foreign object. The clinic's named veterinarian appears repeatedly across reviews for both boarding-related aftercare and urgent situations.

What people praise

Reviewers describe fast, calm handling of genuine emergencies
Praised for gentle aftercare following surgical procedures
Wide range of hours advertised for round-the-clock availability

Worth knowing

At least one reviewer found the clinic did not have a vet on site despite advertising 24/7 hours, so confirm staffing for the specific time you need care

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume399 · 83rd

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: 399 reviews at 4.5 stars, with emergency handling as a genuine strength. A solid choice if you want boarding somewhere that can also handle a medical surprise.

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

4.5395 Google reviews

VIP Pets Salon & Pet Hotel on Al Reem Island offers grooming, boarding, and day care together, with reviewers describing a full-service pet hotel experience rather than a single narrow specialty. Multiple reviews mention the salon sending home a printed photo of the pet after grooming, a small but consistently praised touch. The business has built a base of repeat customers over several years, per its review history.

What people praise

Reviewers describe pets returning calm and happy rather than stressed after visits
Staff praised for gentle, patient handling of nervous pets
Repeat customers cite it as their go-to over multiple years

Worth knowing

Some reviewers noted the salon can book up, so plan ahead for peak travel periods

Reputation scorecardrank in Abu Dhabi

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume395 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

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Rating breakdown83% 5-star

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Our take: 395 reviews at 4.5 stars, a consistent middle-of-the-pack option with genuine staff warmth as the standout theme. A dependable pick if Al Reem Island is convenient for you.

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. Review volume measures how many customers actually left feedback, ranked against others in the same search. Confidence blends rating with volume, since a few hundred reviews and over a thousand don’t carry equal weight. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

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

Boarding cost depends on length of stay, whether medical monitoring is included, and whether the facility is a full-service vet hospital or a standalone grooming and boarding operation. Ask each business for a per-night rate and what’s included, such as feeding, litter changes, and health checks.

Serving all of Abu Dhabi

These facilities are spread across the city, from 23rd Street and Al Nahyan to Al Khalidiyah, Muroor Road, and Al Reem Island, covering most residential pockets of Abu Dhabi without a long drive. If you’re searching for cat boarding near me in Abu Dhabi, most of these also offer grooming and veterinary services in the same visit.

What to ask before you book cat boarding

Is a veterinarian on site or on call during my cat’s stay?
What’s included in the nightly rate, and what costs extra?
How do you handle a health issue that comes up during boarding?
Can I see the boarding area before I book?
What vaccinations or health records do you require?
How do you separate cats from dogs or other animals on site?

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 businesses?

We pulled every cat boarding and pet boarding service in Abu Dhabi with a meaningful Google presence, then ranked by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving reviews.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026. We refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts shift.

Should I choose a boarding facility with a vet on site?

It’s worth prioritizing, especially for longer stays or older cats, since a health issue can be caught and treated immediately rather than requiring a separate trip.

How far in advance should I book cat boarding?

Popular facilities can fill up around school holidays and major travel periods, so booking a few weeks ahead is a safe habit.

The bottom line

Horus Veterinary Clinic is the standout pick if a spotless review record matters most, with a perfect rating across nearly 300 reviews. If you want the broadest service menu under one roof, including round-the-clock veterinary backup, Cloud9 Pet Hotel & Care is the safer default despite its slightly lower rating. Either way, confirm what happens if your cat needs medical attention while boarded.

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