Cat sitters who come to your Abu Dhabi home
On the islands a visit is only as good as the drive, so book a verified Petme sitter already on your side of the bridge. Feeding, litter, fresh water, an AC check and photos on every drop-in, across Al Reem Island, Saadiyat, the Corniche, Khalifa City and Al Raha. 0% owner fee and up to AED 83,000 in Protection Plan per booking.
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Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at AED 20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
In-home cat sitting in Abu Dhabi typically runs AED 50 to AED 100 per visit on Petme, with most bookings around AED 70. Petme charges pet owners 0% commission, so the sitter rate is the full price. Rate bands verified September 2026.
Cat Sitters in Abu Dhabi
Your cat stays home in their own routine
Cats travel badly, and in Abu Dhabi a trip to a cattery also means a car ride in the heat and a room full of smells that belong to other animals. Cat drop-in visits leave your cat where they are. Petme connects you with verified cat sitters in the Corniche, Al Reem Island, Al Khalidiyah and the villa districts of Khalifa City, Al Reef, Al Raha who come to your home to feed, scoop the tray, refresh water, check the AC is running and sit with your cat for a while, so the bowls, the litter and the routine all stay the same while you are away.
Al Reem and Saadiyat are island tower addresses with a security desk and a visitor pass at the barrier. Khalifa City, Al Raha and Al Reef are villa communities where parking is easy but the bridge crossings add real time, so a sitter on your own island is worth more than a closer one on the map. Put that detail in the booking messages before you fly: which gate or desk, where the sitter parks, and who holds the key.
Government and corporate leave sets the calendar in Abu Dhabi: the two Eid holidays, National Day on 2 December, and the July to August school break, when families fly out for the whole summer. The Yas Island event season from November to April adds shorter weekend trips on top. Book early for those weeks and you get a choice of sitters near your own address rather than the last one free. Petme charges Abu Dhabi cat owners 0% commission, so the per-visit rate you agree with your sitter is the full price with no service fee added. Every booking includes up to AED 83,000 in Protection Plan, and cashback is credited automatically after each completed visit.
Abu Dhabi neighborhoods
Verified cat sitting across Abu Dhabi
Pricing in Abu Dhabi typically runs AED 50 to AED 100 per visit, with most bookings around AED 70. Browse sitters in your neighborhood below.
Verified pet sitters in Abu Dhabi
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Oluwajuwon
From AED30
Availability confirmed 7d ago
I'm easy going and pet friendly, that you won't have to worry to leave your pet in my care .
Tayyab Ali
From AED40
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Safe paws and happy tails your pet's comfort and happiness are my top priority!"
Maryam Alabdouli
From AED30
Availability confirmed today
Animal lover dedicated to keeping your pets happy, safe, and loved while you’re away
Drethzayda
From AED35
Availability confirmed today
Love, care & happy tails 🐶🐱
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FAQ
Common questions about cat sitting in Abu Dhabi
How much does cat sitting cost in Abu Dhabi?
Drop-in cat visits in Abu Dhabi run AED 50 to AED 100 per visit, and most owners book one or two a day depending on the cat. Petme charges 0% owner commission, so the rate you agree with your sitter is the whole price you pay.
How do I find a cat sitter near me in Abu Dhabi?
Search from your own address instead of by area name. A cat sitter makes the same short trip once or twice a day for as long as you are away, so a sitter twenty minutes out quietly starts merging two daily visits into one. Petme sorts Abu Dhabi profiles by distance from you.
Which parts of Abu Dhabi do Petme cat sitters cover?
Sitters live across the apartment side of the city in the Corniche, Al Reem Island, Al Khalidiyah, and in the villa districts of Khalifa City, Al Reef, Al Raha, with more in every other Abu Dhabi neighborhood. Filter by your own address in the app and message the two or three closest profiles before you book.
Can a sitter get into my building in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, if you set it up before you travel. Al Reem and Saadiyat are island tower addresses with a security desk and a visitor pass at the barrier. Khalifa City, Al Raha and Al Reef are villa communities where parking is easy but the bridge crossings add real time, so a sitter on your own island is worth more than a closer one on the map. Settle keys and parking in your booking messages.
When should I book a cat sitter in Abu Dhabi?
As soon as your dates are fixed. Government and corporate leave sets the calendar in Abu Dhabi: the two Eid holidays, National Day on 2 December, and the July to August school break, when families fly out for the whole summer. The Yas Island event season from November to April adds shorter weekend trips on top. Those are the weeks the closest sitters fill up first.
Is in-home cat sitting better than a cattery in Abu Dhabi?
For most cats, yes. Cats are territorial and a strange room can bring on stress eating, litter avoidance and days of hiding. Drop-in visits at your own home keep your cat in their own space with their own bowls, their own scent and the same AC routine they had before you left.
Do cat sitters visit during Abu Dhabi summer?
Yes, visits run all year. Through the summer the sitter checks the AC first, refreshes water more often and confirms your cat has a cool spot, which matters when daytime highs sit between 40 and 45°C. You can ask for a midday slot during a heat wave.
What does the AED 83,000 Protection Plan cover during a visit?
Every Petme booking includes up to AED 83,000 of the Protection Plan for emergency treatment. If your cat needs urgent care during a visit in Abu Dhabi, eligible costs are covered. The full terms are in the Petme app before you confirm the booking.
I have just moved to Abu Dhabi with my cat. Can I book a sitter?
Yes, and plenty of Petme sitters here are used to cats still settling into a new home. Create a free account to browse verified sitters, read reviews and message before you book. Pet registration is a separate matter and runs through Abu Dhabi City Municipality.
I live on Al Reem Island. Does it matter where the sitter lives?
It matters more here than the map suggests. Two addresses can look close and still sit on either side of a bridge, and that crossing is what turns a fifteen minute visit into an hour of driving. Filter by distance, then read the sitter profile for the island or district they actually live on.
Is a drop-in visit cheaper than putting my cat in a facility in Abu Dhabi?
Usually, and for a cat it is also the calmer option. Petme visits run AED 50 to AED 100 each, so one visit a day costs less than a night in a commercial boarding facility here, and your cat never leaves the flat. Two visits a day for a nervous cat lands back in the same range as a boarding night.
How do I book an in-home cat sitter in Abu Dhabi?
Search from your Abu Dhabi address in the Petme app, message the closest verified sitters with your cat's routine, then book the dates you are away. An in-home cat sitter takes your cat nowhere: they come to your flat to feed, clean the tray, refresh the water, check the AC and send photos, so your cat sleeps in its own home every night.
How much do cat sitters charge for two visits a day?
Roughly double the single-visit rate. A Petme visit in Abu Dhabi is AED 50 to AED 100 per visit, so two visits a day lands near AED 140 at the typical rate and AED 200 at the top of the band. Petme takes no owner commission, so that is the whole price and not a subtotal.

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