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.
0% owner fee + cashback
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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 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.
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.
Verified pet sitters in Dubai
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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!
Aisha Rahman
From AED500
Availability confirmed 13d ago
I love cats!
SHAHAR RAHIM
From AED50
Availability confirmed 10d ago
🐱 Loving cat sitter who treats every cat like family. ❤️
Rouge
From AED80
Availability confirmed 8d ago
kitty care🐾🐱
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
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.
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.🤍
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.
Carmen Leong
From AED50
Availability confirmed today
Getting purs of the most antisocial cat is a win for me!
Ségolène Dargaud
From AED70
Availability confirmed today
I left finance to follow my heart: animals. Certified, devoted, and in JVC 🐾
Juliana Schriefer
From AED60
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Your pet’s second favourite human 😅
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 .
Saniya
From AED50
Availability confirmed 2d ago
your trust will never break
Alice Thomas
From AED50
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Obssessed with dog cuddles and play dates
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.
Tanja
From AED50
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Where every pet is treated like family. ❤️🐶
Viktoriia
From AED50
Availability confirmed 5d ago
remote worker, pet lover 🤍
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. 🐾🐾
Maria
From AED50
Availability confirmed 10d ago
🐱 A caring and trustworthy cat lover ready to give your furry friend love, attention and comfort.
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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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