Pet birds

Pet birds in the United Arab Emirates

Updated 4 November 2026

Owning a pet bird in the United Arab Emirates means meeting rules on licences, microchips and vaccination cards, and the species must be legal to keep. No price listings for live birds were found in November 2026, only toys and books, so ask sellers for a current price per bird. The quickest way to get offers is to post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

• Species and age, and whether the bird is tame
• Number of birds, and the sex if you want a pair
• Colouring and the documents you need: vaccination card, microchip, import permit
• Cage and supplies, included or not
• City of pick-up and your budget

The only price points we found are for toy birds, which sell from about AED 16 to AED 263 in November 2026 (sellers' websites). Ask about the species and the documents first, since they decide whether you can keep the bird at all.

Licences, microchips and documents

Local sources describe a licence for pet ownership, a microchip and up-to-date vaccinations. Pet animals must carry a vaccination card issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries or another authorised body. Pet and bird shops must follow minimum standards published for their trade. Ask the seller to show these papers before you agree a price.

Protected species and imports

Protected species fall under CITES rules, so a seller should be able to show that the species may be owned. Birds entering the country need an import permit from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, so ask for it before you agree to bring a bird from abroad. One bird dealer's terms also say the buyer must be at least 18 years old.

Climate and the home

The summer from May to September is very hot, so plan for shade, cooling and water, and move a bird in the cooler hours of the day. From November to March the weather is mild, which means less heat to plan around when you bring a bird home to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman or Al Ain.

What to put in your request

Name the species you want, the age and whether you prefer a single bird or a pair. Say which documents you need from the seller and which city you are in. Add the cage and supplies you need and your budget in AED. Clear details help sellers answer with a precise offer.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and it is free for buyers. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. Start at BlaBlaPrice or browse pet supplies for the equipment you will need.