Cat grooming

Cat grooming in the UAE: what it costs and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

Basic cat grooming in the UAE is listed from about AED 69, and full grooming from about AED 120, on sellers' websites. The final price depends on the coat, the cat's temperament and whether the groomer comes to your home, so send a request on BlaBlaPrice with those details for a firm offer.

Licences and what a groomer must hold

A groomer who runs a business in Dubai needs a trade name reservation and initial approval from the Dubai Economy and Tourism department, and one licence guide puts a pet grooming business licence at AED 10,000 to AED 12,000. Ask a groomer whether they are licensed for their premises before you book a salon visit. Formal training also has a price: one Dubai course lists a fee of AED 1,890.

Season and heat

Summer is very hot from May to September, so a cat waiting in a carrier in a hot car is a real concern. The mild months from November to March make a trip to a salon more comfortable, and a home visit removes the journey altogether. In the hot months, plan appointments for the cooler part of the day.

How grooming is booked in the UAE

Prices are quoted per session. Some groomers offer collection and delivery in Dubai, others come to the door, and the listings we found mention home grooming in Dubai and Sharjah as well as a salon offer in Ajman, so name your area. Ask whether the price covers a bath, a cut, nail trim and ear cleaning, and whether the 5% VAT is included.

What to put in your request

Give your cat's breed or coat type, the coat condition (matted, long or short), the temperament, whether a home visit is needed, your area (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain), the day you want and your budget. Mention if your cat is nervous with strangers, because a calmer cat needs a longer session.

Groomers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their price, time and what is included. The AI reads the request, asks about missing details and looks through sellers' websites in the UAE for prices, then shows what it found. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them, and requesting is free. For related services, see grooming and pet salons or pet sitting at home.