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Your first visit

New to Vibrissae?

Here is everything you need to know before you meet the cats.

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Freya, Sando, Biscuit and Eren sitting together on a white pedestal
Four opinions, one table.

vibrissae

/vi-BRIS-ee/ noun, from Latin

The scientific word for whiskers.

How it works

Three steps, then let the cats come to you.

  1. Choose a pass

    Select from 60, 90 or 120 minute sessions.

  2. Quick briefing

    A 2-minute intro to our house rules.

  3. Enter the lounge

    Step inside and let the cats approach you.

Meet the cats

Meet the residents before your first visit.

Meet all the catsacross three branches

Mocha, a long-haired tabby, sitting in a studio portrait
MochaRoyal inspiration behind our entire cafe.
Boy, a brown tabby, sitting in a studio portrait
BoyBoldly pesters his sisters until he gets slapped.
Bianca, a fluffy white cat, looking up in a studio portrait
BiancaJumps between cats to stop the drama.
Klaus, a grey and cream long-haired cat, sitting in a studio portrait
KlausClumsy stares that never miss your heart.
Levi, a silver Scottish Fold, licking his nose
Levi, mid-groom
Safety and hygiene

A clean space and well cared-for cats.

The space

  • A-grade rating by Dubai Municipality
  • Well-ventilated rooms with natural light
  • Daily sanitization and hygiene standards
  • Shoe covers to protect the space

The cats

  • A daily grooming routine
  • Up-to-date vaccination schedules
  • Regular veterinary check-ups
  • Trained feline care professionals
Entry rules

Six house rules, all for the cats.

We walk you through them in a quick 2-minute briefing before you step into the lounge.

  1. 1Don’t scream or run.

  2. 2Don’t carry the cats.

  3. 3Don’t feed outside food.

  4. 4Don’t wake up the cats.

  5. 5Don’t hurt the cats.

  6. 6Don’t use any flash.

Passes and pricing

Choose a pass.

  • Paws

    60 minutes

    AED 59

    15% off the cafe menu

  • Linger

    90 minutes

    AED 79

    15% off the cafe menu

  • Nest

    120 minutes

    AED 99

    15% off the cafe menu

Booking recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

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Our branches

Three rooms, three moods.

The Al Safa cafe: a long room with a neon sign, cat beds and a cat walking across the floor

Al Safa

The cozy urban retreat, in Al Safa Park Complex.

Book Al Safa
The Mirdif cafe: cats resting on shelves along an arched climbing wall

Mirdif

The heart of the family, in Mirdif 35.

Book Mirdif
The Creek Harbour cafe: a bright white room with low seats and a wavy cat wall

Creek Harbour

The minimalist escape, in Dubai Creek Harbour.

Book Creek Harbour
Questions

A few quick answers.

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Do I need to book in advance?

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available. To guarantee your spot, especially on weekends, we recommend booking online.

Is the entry fee per person?

Yes. Entry is charged per person (adult or kid) to keep the lounge calm, manage capacity, and support the care of our resident cats.

Is there an age restriction to enter the cat lounge?

Yes. Children must be at least 3 years old to enter the cat lounge. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Are the cats well cared for?

Yes. Our cats receive regular veterinary care, nutritious food, and daily enrichment. We work closely with our veterinarian to ensure they stay healthy and happy.