Premier Inn UAE Launches New Initiative to Support Abandoned Dogs in the UAE!

As part of Premier Inn Hotels pledge to social responsibility, Premier Inn Middle East introduces a new initiative to support the welfare of the abandoned dog population in the UAE.

From today, guests visiting or staying at any Premier Inn hotel in Abu Dhabi and Dubai can purchase Pip, a plush Premier Inn Puppy toy for just AED 50. Every purchase of a Premier Inn Pip will support the work of K9 Friends, a rescue and rehoming shelter based in Dubai.  

Adam Nicholls, Managing Director of Premier Inn Middle East says, “We are thrilled to partner with K9 Friends on this memorable initiative and are proud to be a sponsor of the care and welfare of neglected dogs across the UAE. I’m looking forward to seeing Pip on his travels with our guests.”

In order to unite the community and Premier Inn guests over the project, Premier Inn Middle East will run an online competition for guests to submit their photos with Pip on their travels in and around the UAE, or further afield. Follow Premier Inn’s social media channels for more information and for a chance to win a family staycation in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.

Pass by any Premier Inn hotel across the UAE and lend your support by taking Pip home!

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Whether you’re visiting for tourism or business, you can look forward to your upcoming stay in the UAE with Premier Inn Hotels. Situated in prime locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Premier Inn offers you an affordable award-winning experience with easy access to key business and tourist attractions in the country. Book your stay in one of our Premier Inn Hotels in the UAE, and enjoy a relaxing and memorable experience. Premier Inn’s existing portfolio of hotels in the Middle East are:

• Abu Dhabi Capital Centre
• Abu Dhabi International Airport
• Dubai Ibn Battuta Mall
• Dubai International Airport
• Dubai Investments Park
• Dubai Silicon Oasis
• Dubai Al Jaddaf - opening in 2019

About K9 Friends
K9 Friends is a shelter that rescues abandoned and stray dogs in the UAE and finds them loving new homes. Formed in 1989, it is the longest established dog rescue in the country.

Their aim is to find all their dogs homes for life. They have a very successful homing process whereby each dog is neutered and health checked and then carefully matched to its prospective new family. This, along with a program of events that focus on education and responsible dog ownership, allows them to address the issue of stray dogs in the UAE in a sustainable way.

They work together with Dubai Municipality in their purpose built facility which was generously gifted by the Government in 2009. However the day to day running of the shelter is expensive, and they have to raise this money themselves through adoption fees, sponsor programs and the sale of merchandise. 

They rely on a group of passionate volunteers who help in their office and kennels, as well as local companies and members of the public who support the work they are doing. With this continued support they can really make a difference to the welfare of dogs in the UAE.​

About Premier Inn (UK)

Premier Inn was named the UK's top-rated travel brand 2016 and the top-rated hotel chain for 2016 according to Which? With over 750 budget hotels and more than 60,000 rooms across the UK and Ireland, Premier Inn guests are never far from a great night's sleep at fantastic value rates. Premier Inn hotels are in more locations than any other UK hotel brand for the ease and convenience of leisure and business travellers alike.

All Premier Inn bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms, a luxurious Hypnos® bed, a choice of pillows, TV with Freeview and free Wi-Fi. A bar and restaurant is situated either on-site or next door to each hotel, offering a wide range of food and drink including a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast.

Guests who book direct through the Premier Inn website are able to enjoy Premier Inn Saver rates. The lowest price is available at premierinn.com (terms and conditions apply).

In the past year, almost 90% of Premier Inn hotels achieved a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.  Premier Inn has also been awarded the Best UK Family Hotel in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, Best UK Hotel Group in the Silver Travel Awards and the Business In The Community Environmental Leadership Award. 2016 has also seen Premier Inn voted Best UK Economy Hotel at the British Travel Awards and Best UK Hotel Group in the National Geographic Traveller UK Reader Awards.

Premier Inn employs over 19,000 team members and is a Whitbread PLC brand. Whitbread PLC achieved 8^th place in The Sunday Times Best Big Companies To Work For in 2017, an accolade awarded as the result of direct team member feedback.

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity is the National Charity partner of Premier Inn and to date team members, guests and suppliers have raised over £7million, which is going towards the opening of the Premier Inn Clinical Building, due to be completed in Autumn 2017.

Outside of the UK, Premier Inn's expansion plans are focused on two key markets, Germany and the Middle East. Premier Inn opened its first hotel in Frankfurt earlier this year and also operates 7 hotels across the United Arab Emirates.