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Does my pet need to be registered with building management?

By JJay Ellis ·Checked against official sources· Updated October 2026Follow @getsetl.ae

You may be asked for your apartment details, pet’s species, breed, photograph, microchip number and vaccination records. Confirm whether any fee or deposit applies, whether registration needs renewal and how to update the records if you get another pet.

Registration and permission are separate checks. Submitting your pet’s details does not automatically override a restriction, so obtain confirmation that your specific pet is approved. Ask about lift use, leads, waste disposal and access to shared areas.

Building registration also does not replace any applicable government pet-registration requirements. Keep the relevant approvals and vaccination records together and accessible.

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