The Complete UK to Dubai In-cabin Dog Travel Guide

Moving your dog from the UK to Dubai doesn’t have to feel impossible. 🐾✈️

When I decided to relocate my own dogs from the UK to Dubai, I quickly realised how confusing the process was.

There was so much information online, but it was difficult to understand the actual steps, what paperwork was needed, when everything needed to be completed, and whether it was genuinely possible to move your dog without paying thousands for a pet relocation company or private jet.

That’s why I created this guide, to make the process simpler, clearer, and less overwhelming for other dog owners planning the same move.

This guide is based on my personal experience relocating my own dogs from Manchester, UK to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways, before travelling by car into Dubai.

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

🐾 The full relocation timeline

📄 The paperwork you need and when to complete it

🩺 Vet appointments, vaccinations and health requirements

✈️ Airline booking process and what to expect when flying with your dog

🇦🇪 UAE import requirements

💰 A real cost breakdown of what I personally paid

✅ The things I wish I had known before starting the process

Created to help you feel prepared, confident, and ready to make the move with your dog.