Pet Taxi in Abu Dhabi: what to know
Abu Dhabi spreads from the apartment towers of the island and Al Reem to the newer communities on Saadiyat, Yas and Al Raha and the villa suburbs of Khalifa City and Al Reef. Distances are long and many residents commute, so help with daily walks, visits and trips makes a real difference.
Abu Dhabi's distances — island to mainland, Yas to Khalifa City — make pet transport a common need, and many regular taxis won't take animals. A pet taxi can handle vet visits, grooming appointments and drop-offs at a boarding host, with GPS tracking during the ride.
Heat and weather in Abu Dhabi
Summers in Abu Dhabi are long and very hot, with daytime highs often above 40°C from May to September and high humidity near the coast. Plan outdoor time for early morning or after dark in summer; winter months are pleasant for longer walks.
Ask the driver to pre-cool the car in summer, never leave a pet in a parked vehicle, and use a secure crate or harness. Flag medication, anxiety or multiple pets in the request.
Planning around the seasons in Abu Dhabi
During the hot months (June to September), book rides for the cooler hours and ask for the car to be pre-cooled; before school holidays, Eid and the winter break, book vet check-ups and boarding drop-offs early.
Before you book
Drivers upload their driving licence, vehicle registration and photos of the vehicle, which the OnlyPaw team reviews before they can offer pet taxi rides.
Keep vaccination records and any municipal registration for your pet current — your provider may ask to see them before the first booking.
OnlyPaw is available worldwide. Because it's a marketplace, the pet taxi drivers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
Pet Taxi in Abu Dhabi — FAQ
Is pet taxi available in Abu Dhabi?
OnlyPaw is available worldwide. Because it's a marketplace, the pet taxi drivers you can book depend on who has been approved near your address — the app shows who's available before you pay.
How much does pet taxi cost in Abu Dhabi?
Pet taxi drivers in Abu Dhabi set their own prices in AED, so you see each provider's rate before you book. At checkout OnlyPaw adds a service fee of 10% of the service price, with a minimum of USD 2 and a maximum of USD 20 (or the equivalent in your local currency), shown before you pay. Your payment is held and only released to the provider after the service is completed.
How are pet taxi drivers in Abu Dhabi vetted?
Every pet taxi driver in Abu Dhabi must submit a government ID, a selfie, a driving licence, vehicle registration and vehicle photos, and pass a pet-safety knowledge test with a 70% pass mark. The OnlyPaw team reviews each application — and each additional service — before it goes live.
Where can a pet taxi take my pet in Abu Dhabi?
Anywhere the driver agrees to go — typically vet clinics, groomers, boarding hosts, a friend's home or your new address. Add both addresses and any special needs when you request the trip, and confirm details with the driver in the chat.
What if I need to cancel?
Each provider uses one of three cancellation policies. Under the default moderate policy you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start, 50% if you cancel at least 2 hours before, and nothing in the last 2 hours. The flexible policy refunds in full up to 2 hours before the start; the strict policy refunds in full from 48 hours and 50% from 24 hours before.
What happens in an emergency?
Every active booking has an SOS button in the app. It alerts the other party and the OnlyPaw team straight away. If your pet needs urgent medical care, contact a vet or emergency clinic first.
