We handle the paperwork, permits and deadlines so you and your pet can relocate from the UK to Dubai or Abu Dhabi on Etihad together, stress-free.
From the first vet check to touchdown in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, we manage the whole compliance trail so nothing gets missed.
Toby is an ABTA-registered travel agent who got tired of seeing pets boarded in the cargo hold while their owners sat up front. Cabin Paws exists so your cat or small dog can travel next to you instead. We handle the MOCCAE import permit, the vet timeline and the airline paperwork in the background, so all you have to do is turn up with your pet and your passport.
We prepare and check your UAE import permit application line by line, so it's right first time and there's no last-minute scramble.
A clear, dated schedule of vaccinations, microchipping and health checks, built around your actual travel date.
Guidance on Etihad-approved carrier sizes and weights, so your pet's carrier actually fits under the seat in front of you.
We book your flights through our ABTA host agency, so your travel arrangements are properly protected, not just emailed over.
Every form Etihad, MOCCAE and UK/UAE border control ask for, prepared and checked before you fly, not discovered at the airport.
From your UK vet to arrival in Dubai, our Door to Dubai tier covers the whole journey, start to finish.
A few reasons owners pick Cabin Paws over a cargo-only pet relocation agent.
Your pet travels in the cabin with you, the whole way to Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
A real person answers your questions, from your first enquiry to touchdown.
One upfront price per package, no surprise invoices halfway through.
Every permit and form meets MOCCAE and Etihad requirements, checked by us first.
Our Promise
Our own Orientals, Aragon and Vera, made the trip with us from the UK to Dubai via Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways. Even with Toby's background as an ABTA travel agent, piecing together the MOCCAE import permit, the vet timeline and the airline's in-cabin rules took weeks of careful planning and a fair few anxious moments. That experience is exactly why Cabin Paws exists: we wanted to take everything we learned the hard way and turn it into a clear, guided process, so other owners can make the same journey with a lot less stress.
Whichever package you choose, the goal is the same: your pet arrives calm, healthy and right next to you.
Email or message us with your travel dates and your pet's details. We'll tell you straight away whether your pet is likely to qualify for in-cabin travel on Etihad, and talk you through which package fits.
Etihad's in-cabin policy covers cats and small dogs within their weight and carrier-size limits. We check your pet's breed, weight and age against the current rules before you book anything.
MOCCAE is the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and it issues the import permit every pet needs before entering Dubai or Abu Dhabi. You apply as the legal importer, and we prepare the application and check it against your pet's records so it's right first time.
As soon as you can. Vaccination and microchip timelines can take several weeks to satisfy UAE import rules, so the earlier we start your pet's health schedule, the more flight dates stay open to you.
Our DIY guide is a one-off purchase for owners who want to handle the process themselves. It walks through the MOCCAE permit, vet timeline, carrier requirements and airline paperwork step by step, without the hands-on support of our full packages.
