Cat Sitters · Dubai, DU

Verified cat sitters in Dubai

Your cat stays home in Dubai Marina, Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, or JBR while a verified Petme sitter handles drop-in visits. Feeding, litter, water refresh, AC check, and photo updates per visit, plus Protection Plan up to AED 83,000.

Find a Cat Sitter0% owner fee. Cashback every booking. AED 83,000 Protection Plan.

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0% owner fee + cashback

AED 59better off on Petme

AED 420
On PetmeAED 407+AED 13 Cashback
Typical platformsAED 466+AED 46 Owner fee · 11-15%

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 Dubai 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.

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of every booking kept by the sitter
AED 83,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
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pet parents on the platform
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating

Cat Sitters in Dubai

Your cat stays home in their own routine

Cats travel badly, and in Dubai 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 Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JLT and the villa districts of Arabian Ranches, Mirdif, The Springs 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.

Marina, JLT, Business Bay and Downtown are tower addresses with a concierge desk, a visitor pass and paid basement parking. Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Mirdif are gated or low-rise, where you register at the community gate once and drive straight in. Put that detail in the booking messages before you fly: which gate or desk, where the sitter parks, and who holds the key.

Dubai empties around the two Eid holidays and through the July to August school break, when residents leave the country for weeks rather than a long weekend, and fills again with short trips from November to March. Book early for those weeks and you get a choice of sitters near your own address rather than the last one free. Petme charges Dubai cat owners 0% commission, so the per-visit rate you agree with your sitter is the full price with no service fee added. The Protection Plan can contribute up to AED 83,000 toward eligible vet costs, and cashback is credited automatically after each completed visit.

Dubai neighborhoods

Verified cat sitting across Dubai

Pricing in Dubai typically runs AED 50 to AED 100 per visit, with most bookings around AED 70. Browse sitters in your neighborhood below.

Dubai MarinaJumeirahArabian RanchesDowntown DubaiJBRPalm JumeirahBusiness BayAl BarshaMirdifSilicon OasisSports CityJLTJVCThe SpringsDIFCAl QuozAl FurjanDeira

Verified pet sitters in Dubai

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Irina

Irina

From AED120

Availability confirmed today

I’m a caring and responsible pet lover. I’ll treat your pet like my own and make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved!

Dubai
Aisha Rahman

Aisha Rahman

From AED500

Availability confirmed 13d ago

I love cats!

Dubai
SHAHAR RAHIM

SHAHAR RAHIM

From AED50

Availability confirmed 10d ago

🐱 Loving cat sitter who treats every cat like family. ❤️

Dubai
Rouge

Rouge

From AED80

Availability confirmed 8d ago

kitty care🐾🐱

Dubai
amir

amir

From AED50

Availability confirmed 8d ago

amir a nature and animal lover from core because of belongs to villege in kashmir handling goats /dog/cow and still they are in village

Dubai
Ekaterina

Ekaterina

From AED50

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Cats have been part of my life. I genuinely love caring for them and will treat your cat with the same attention and care as my own.

Dubai
Jam

Jam

From AED55

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Hi! 🐾 I’m a caring pet lover with experience with both cats and dogs. I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, happy, and well cared for while you’re away.🤍

Dubai
Rakhee Kapoor

Rakhee Kapoor

From AED35

Availability confirmed 4d ago

welcoming All pets as my own. I’m sure they will be happy to spend time with me as much As I’ll be happy to spend time with them.

Dubai
Carmen Leong

Carmen Leong

From AED50

Availability confirmed today

Getting purs of the most antisocial cat is a win for me!

Dubai
Ségolène Dargaud

Ségolène Dargaud

From AED70

Availability confirmed today

I left finance to follow my heart: animals. Certified, devoted, and in JVC 🐾

Dubai
Juliana Schriefer

Juliana Schriefer

From AED60

Availability confirmed 8d ago

Your pet’s second favourite human 😅

Dubai
Julia H

Julia H

From AED50

Availability confirmed 12d ago

My dogs are my best friends! Their faces and unique personalities are so special to me! I’m enthusiastic and love being out and about with animals .

Dubai
Saniya

Saniya

From AED50

Availability confirmed 2d ago

your trust will never break

Sharjah
Alice Thomas

Alice Thomas

From AED50

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Obssessed with dog cuddles and play dates

Dubai
Rahil

Rahil

From AED50

Availability confirmed today

Cat Dad and proud pet parent 🐾 I understand how much trust it takes to leave your pets with someone, and I’m here to make sure they feel safe, happy, and well cared for.

Dubai
Tanja

Tanja

From AED50

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Where every pet is treated like family. ❤️🐶

Dubai
Viktoriia

Viktoriia

From AED50

Availability confirmed 5d ago

remote worker, pet lover 🤍

Jebel Ali
Shanti

Shanti

From AED80

Availability confirmed 2d ago

I’m a responsible and enthusiastic pet sitter who absolutely loves animals. I enjoy caring for pets, keeping them happy and comfortable, and giving them lots of attention and care. 🐾🐾

Dubai
Maria

Maria

From AED50

Availability confirmed 10d ago

🐱 A caring and trustworthy cat lover ready to give your furry friend love, attention and comfort.

Jebel Ali

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0%
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AED 83,000
Up to AED 83,000 in Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
4.9
Average sitter rating across 200,000+ pet parents.
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FAQ

Common questions about cat sitting in Dubai

How much does cat sitting cost in Dubai?

Drop-in cat visits in Dubai 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 Dubai?

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 Dubai profiles by distance from you.

Which parts of Dubai do Petme cat sitters cover?

Sitters live across the apartment side of the city in Dubai Marina, Business Bay, JLT, and in the villa districts of Arabian Ranches, Mirdif, The Springs, with more in every other Dubai 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 Dubai?

Yes, if you set it up before you travel. Marina, JLT, Business Bay and Downtown are tower addresses with a concierge desk, a visitor pass and paid basement parking. Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Mirdif are gated or low-rise, where you register at the community gate once and drive straight in. Settle keys and parking in your booking messages.

When should I book a cat sitter in Dubai?

As soon as your dates are fixed. Dubai empties around the two Eid holidays and through the July to August school break, when residents leave the country for weeks rather than a long weekend, and fills again with short trips from November to March. Those are the weeks the closest sitters fill up first.

Is in-home cat sitting better than a cattery in Dubai?

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 Dubai 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?

The Protection Plan can contribute up to AED 83,000 toward eligible vet costs for emergency treatment. If your cat needs urgent care during a visit in Dubai, eligible costs are covered. The full terms are in the Petme app before you confirm the booking.

I have just moved to Dubai 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 Dubai Municipality.

How far ahead should I book a cat sitter for Eid or the summer break?

Two to three weeks for a short Eid trip, and closer to a month if you are away for the whole of July and August. Leaving it late rarely means no sitter at all. It means choosing from the ones further out, and on a twice-a-day booking that extra distance is what quietly turns two visits into one.

I am away for the whole summer. Is one visit a day enough?

For a settled adult cat with a clean tray, dry food down and the AC running, one visit a day covers it. Book two if your cat eats wet food, shares the flat with another cat, or does badly alone, because the second visit is what catches a tipped water bowl or an AC unit that has cut out.

What does cat boarding or a cat hotel in Dubai cost compared with visits at home?

Petme visits in Dubai are AED 50 to AED 100 per visit, and a month of one visit a day works out at AED 1,500 to AED 3,000 with no owner commission on top. We do not publish anyone else's rates, so compare what your cat gets rather than the headline figure: boarding of any kind is a per-night charge for a room your cat has never been in.

What is included in cat drop-in visits in Dubai?

Each visit covers food, a scooped and topped-up litter tray, fresh water, a check that the AC is still running, and a few minutes of play or company before the sitter leaves. Photos come after every visit. Anything specific to your cat, like a wet food routine or one that hides from strangers, goes in the booking messages first.

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