Dog-Friendly Attractions & Outdoor Areas in Dubai

A wide paved waterfront boardwalk running along the Dubai Water Canal between Business Bay and the Jumeirah coast, with skyline and water views and the city`s only canal-side waterfall feature. Leashed dogs are welcome on the open promenade, which has plenty of room to pass other walkers.

A cluster of man-made lakes in the Saih Al Salam desert south of the city, popular for sunrise and sunset walks and cycling, with open desert horizons and visiting birdlife. The broader Al Qudra lakes area is dog-friendly for leashed dogs; note that the heart-shaped Love Lake specifically bans dogs, so walk the general lakes, not Love Lake.

An open-air street-food truck park with picnic-style outdoor seating, found at several locations including Al Khawaneej. The outdoor areas are commonly pet-tolerant, with leashed dogs a frequent sight, making it an easy combine-a-walk-with-casual-food evening out.

A mountain enclave of Dubai in the Hajar Mountains, with hiking trails, the turquoise Hatta Dam, a heritage village and cooler air than the coast. Outdoor trails and areas welcome leashed, well-behaved dogs, and the JA Hatta Fort Hotel is pet-friendly, making Hatta the best full-day outdoor escape with a dog.