1. General Attendance
- Barkfest is a dog-friendly public event.
- Attendance is at the guest’s own discretion and risk.
- By entering the event site, guests agree to comply with all event rules, staff instructions and venue regulations.
2. Dog Owner Responsibility
- Dog owners remain fully responsible for their dog at all times.
- Dogs must be under effective control and handled by a competent adult.
- Barkfest, the venue and event partners are not responsible for the actions or behaviour of any dog attending the event.
3. Leash & Control Policy
- Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, except within clearly designated off-leash areas (if provided).
- No flexi-leads are permitted.
- Dogs showing signs of aggression, distress or uncontrollable behaviour may be required to leave the event at the discretion of event management.
4. Restricted & Prohibited Breeds
- Dogs that are classified as prohibited or restricted under UAE law are not permitted to attend Barkfest.
- It is the dog owner’s responsibility to ensure their dog is legally permitted to be in public spaces and events in the UAE.
- Barkfest reserves the right to refuse entry or request removal of any dog for safety or compliance reasons.
- Barkfest does not assess or verify dog breed classification and accepts no responsibility for misrepresentation by dog owners.
5. Health & Vaccinations
- All dogs attending must be healthy, free from contagious conditions and appropriately vaccinated.
- Event staff will request to view vaccination records.
- Female dogs in season are not permitted to attend.
6. Children & Dog Interaction
- A parent or guardian must supervise children at all times.
- Children should not approach, touch or interact with dogs without the dog owner’s permission.
- Barkfest accepts no responsibility for interactions between children and dogs.
7. Assumption of Risk
- Guests acknowledge that interaction with animals carries inherent risks.
- By attending, guests voluntarily assume all risks associated with dogs, crowds, noise and outdoor environments.
8. Right of Refusal & Removal
- Barkfest reserves the right to:
- Refuse entry to any guest or dog
- Request the removal of any dog or person
- Enforce event rules in the interest of safety and welfare
No refunds will be issued in such cases.
9. Liability
- Barkfest, the venue and event partners shall not be held liable for injury, loss, damage or incidents resulting from:
- Dog behaviour
- Guest actions
- Failure to follow event rules or signage
- This does not limit any liability that cannot be excluded under applicable UAE law.
10. Photography & Media
- The event may be photographed or filmed for marketing and promotional purposes.
- By attending, guests consent to the use of images or footage in which they or their dogs may appear.
11. Amendments
- Barkfest reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time.
- The latest version will always be available on the official website.
Questions?
For queries relating to event safety or policies, please contact: hello@dubaifeastival.com
