Personalised pet bowl. Courtesy of Emma Bridgewater
Personalised pet bowl. Courtesy of Emma Bridgewater

Six of the Best: Gifts for pets



With the holiday season approaching, shops are full of gift ideas for the whole family - even your pet. And not only are these fun, but they also look great in the home

Diner dinner

The One's new range of pet accessories includes these fun non-slip rubber mats for under food and water bowls (1). Depicting 1950s ads and vintage-style diner designs, they're available for cats and dogs. There's also a range of bowls to match (2). Dh29 and Dh149, The One

Five-star living

Why let your fish live in a plain glass bowl when it could be enjoying a long stay in a chic boutique hotel? And so what if it won't remember much about it - this is a great-looking home accessory. Dh169, The One

Sign your name

Avoid bowl mix-ups in multi-pet households with a personalised dish by Emma Bridgewater. An extra special gift for animals that can read. (Allow two to three weeks for delivery.) Dh195 Harvest Home, Jumeirah Centre, Dubai

Snoop dog

How could Alessi design anything but a cool, classy and witty dish for dogs? Snoopy in his signature pose makes us smile every time. Dh265, Bloomingdales, Dubai Mall

Best bed

Fatboy, the bean bag company, also makes a range of beds for pets so your pooch can relax in aesthetically pleasing style - and comfort. Available in 10 colours/designs, including camouflage and Marimekko's Unikko print. From Dh499, Ace

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