DKC (Dubai Kennels & Cattery)
Info CheckedPet Services & Relocation
Umm Ramool, Dubai
About
DKC — Dubai Kennels & Cattery — has been the UAE's leading pet care and relocation facility since 1987. Located on a sprawling campus in Umm Ramool, DKC handles thousands of international pet relocations every year, offering door-to-door service that covers documentation, veterinary preparation, IATA-approved crating, customs clearance, and airline coordination.
Key Services
DKC provides comprehensive pet relocation services including import and export of dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals. Their in-house veterinary team manages all MOCCAE health certificates, rabies titre tests, microchipping, and vaccination schedules required by destination countries. The facility also operates luxury boarding kennels and catteries with climate-controlled rooms, daily exercise runs, and webcam monitoring so owners can check on their pets remotely. Additional services include professional grooming, obedience training, and a pet taxi for pickups and drop-offs across Dubai.
Why Choose DKC
With nearly four decades of experience, DKC has established partnerships with every major airline operating out of Dubai, including Emirates SkyCargo, Etihad Cargo, and Qatar Airways. Their IPATA-member team understands the import regulations of over 100 countries, from the strict quarantine rules of Australia and the UK to the documentation requirements of the US and EU. The Umm Ramool campus includes a fully equipped veterinary clinic, making DKC a genuine one-stop facility for pet owners relocating to or from the UAE.
Services Offered
Key services DKC (Dubai Kennels & Cattery) provides for pet services & relocation clients in Dubai:
Areas of Dubai Covered
DKC (Dubai Kennels & Cattery) serves the following areas across Dubai:
Why Choose DKC (Dubai Kennels & Cattery)
- One of Dubai's longest-established pet care operations, relocating animals into and out of the UAE since 1983.
- IPATA member familiar with the import regulations of 100+ countries — ideal for expats moving to or from Dubai.
- Exclusive official Animal Handler for Emirates SkyCargo and dnata at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
- All-in-one: international relocation, boarding/daycare during a move or handover gap, grooming and a 24/7 on-site veterinary clinic (added 2015).
- Two Dubai facilities — Umm Ramool (between Festival City and the Airport) and Motor City.
- Handles dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals with door-to-door collection and delivery across the UAE.
How DKC (Dubai Kennels & Cattery) Works
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Get in touch
Contact the relocation or boarding team with your dates, destination and pet details for a tailored quote.
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Plan & prepare
DKC advises on the destination country's import rules, vaccinations, microchipping and required paperwork, and sizes an IATA-compliant travel crate.
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Collection
Pets are collected from your home anywhere in the UAE, or boarded at the facility during a move or handover gap.
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Travel & clearance
As the airport animal handler, DKC manages booking, authority liaison, transit care and airport oversight through DXB or DWC.
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Delivery & settling in
Pets are delivered to their destination; local clients can also use the 24/7 vet clinic and Dubai Municipality registration to settle pets into their new home.
Business Profile
Hours and pricing may change — confirm directly with the business before engaging.
Licenses & Certifications
Licenses and certifications are subject to renewal. Verify current status with the issuing authority before engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can DKC relocate my pet when I move out of Dubai?
Yes. DKC handles international pet exports from the UAE, including paperwork, IATA-compliant crating, airport handling and door-to-door collection across the UAE.
Can you import my pet into the UAE when I move to Dubai?
Yes. DKC manages imports and transits into the UAE and is familiar with the import regulations of over 100 countries.
Do you offer pet boarding during my move or handover gap?
Yes. DKC provides kennel, cattery and combination boarding plus daycare, which is useful during a relocation or a property handover gap.
Are you IPATA registered?
Yes. DKC is a listed member of IPATA (the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association).
What paperwork and vaccinations are needed to move a pet?
Requirements depend on the origin and destination country. DKC advises on the specific vaccinations, microchipping and documentation needed for your route as part of the relocation service.
Where are the DKC facilities?
DKC operates two Dubai facilities: Umm Ramool (between Dubai Festival City and the Airport) and Motor City (behind the Autodrome).
Do you have a vet on site?
Yes. DKC opened its own veterinary clinic in 2015, offering 24/7 veterinary care, vaccinations, microchipping and Dubai Municipality registration.
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