Pet Corner Celebrates 20 Years with 20th UAE Store

Pet Corner, a family-owned pet store chain, has been a trusted name in the UAE for over 20 years. With locations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and the recent addition of its 20th store in Fujairah, Pet Corner continues to expand its presence. The grand opening of the new store was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an exclusive tour showcasing its wide range of products and services.

Extensive Range of Products and Services

With 20 well-stocked locations across the UAE, Pet Corner offers an extensive selection of pet food and accessories for birds, cats, dogs, fish, and reptiles. In addition to its physical stores, Pet Corner boasts the largest e-commerce platform in the region, featuring over 10,000 pet products. Customers can also enjoy a variety of services, including in-store and mobile pet grooming, aquarium tank maintenance, pet taxi, relocation services, pet sitting, pet insurance, pharmacy, and veterinary care.

Growing UAE Pet Industry

The UAE’s pet industry is currently valued at $300 million and is projected to experience a 500% growth by 2025. The pandemic led to a 30% increase in pet ownership, and local businesses are optimistic about the future. However, consumers are becoming more cautious, responding to inflation in pet product prices just as they have in other sectors. As a result, many are focusing on discounts, sales, and bundled offers to maximize their spending while remaining mindful of economic challenges.

Sidarth Mahindra, CHIEF PET OFFICER (CPO) said, “The humanization trend is still driving the desire to provide higher-quality food for pets. Pet owners are trending towards nutrition as they evolve on how to care for their pets. We see the rising costs of pet ownership, and abandonment of pets, therefore our biggest goal is to create a sustainable pet caring environment to provide the best value in premium pet food & unique products and services. Our sustainable pet food brand with a mascot called “Smudges” is made with high-quality, nutrient-rich ingredients, offering a positive impact on pet’s health as it is free from artificial additives, fillers, preservatives, pork, and lard.”

“Pet Corner is the first & only pet store chain in the Middle East to have its own Sonic Branding and Jingle, that demonstrates the core values we continue to live by, that is Love, Compassion and Care. Our Jingle is out on social media and the radio.”

Gaurav Mahindra, The REAL BIG G (Founder) said, “We have come a long way from a single store in Dubai Investment Park in 2004, when it was all sand. We saw an opportunity to take it up and bring our operations to where it is today. Currently we are in 4 out of 7 Emirates in the UAE, and will expand into Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah & Umm Al Quwain.”

“We plan to open a shop in shop with major retailers and supermarkets to have a separate identity for the pet industry just like the shop pop up we have in Mall of the Emirates.”

“With our increasing number of outlets, distribution channels, products, services, and experience to run retail for over two decades, we are looking to increase our foothold through franchise across the GCC (namely Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Oman & Saudi Arabia) India & Africa, with clearly laid out Standard Operating Procedures and $50,000 for initial cost and centralized purchase. We are optimistic in our goal to grow and attract more people in the region into the pet industry.”

Pet Corner’s Commitment to the Community

For two decades, Pet Corner has been a pioneer in the pet industry, continually innovating and supporting local communities. The company remains committed to giving back through initiatives like Adoption Drives, where they partner with local shelters to help find forever homes for pets. Each store features adoptable pets, and every adoption comes with a free starter pack of pet supplies. Pet Corner also hosts Pet Care Workshops led by veterinary experts, covering essential topics such as nutrition, training, and healthcare.

Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership

Pet Corner actively promotes responsible pet ownership and environmental sustainability through events like Community Clean-Up Days. Participants in these events are rewarded with discounts at Pet Corner stores for their efforts. Additionally, Pet Corner encourages pet owners to engage in a social media photo challenge called "Pawsitive Moments," where they can share heartwarming stories and pictures of their pets. Winning entries receive prizes, and all submissions are featured on Pet Corner’s social media platforms.

Sustainable Initiatives and Education

Pet Corner also runs a Pet Food Recycling Program, encouraging customers to return used pet food packaging for recycling. The materials are then repurposed into new products. The company is also committed to education, collaborating with schools to offer pet ownership classes and guided tours, allowing children to explore the store’s exciting reptile section and mini rainforest at the Sheikh Zayed branch.

Exclusive Offers and Customer Engagement

Pet Corner values its loyal customers and offers a range of benefits, including a customer loyalty card. As pioneers in the industry, they have introduced innovative subscription and savings models such as "AUTOSHIP" and "BULK & SAVE" on their website and app. The Pet Corner app also offers a variety of fun games, including Spin A Wheel, Roll A Dice, and Scratch & Win, with opportunities to win theme park tickets across the UAE for just AED 1 when shopping online. Customers can also use the code PET2024 for a 20% discount on their entire purchase, with flexible payment options available.