The beginnings of the Grand Pet Company
A Mother-Daughter Journey in Dubai
We're Nia and Safia, a mother-daughter team who share three things:
- a deep love for animals;
- an eye for beautiful design and
- the determination to solve problems when we see them.
Living in Dubai with our own collection of furry family members, we started The Grand Pet Company in 2021 not because we planned to, but because we had to.
It all began with our senior cat, Minty, who developed arthritis as he aged. Watching him struggle to reach his food bowl broke our hearts. Traditional pet feeders just weren't designed with older pets in mind.
So we designed one that was. An ergonomic feeder that considered his comfort, his dignity, and his joy in eating. The transformation was immediate and heartwarming. Minty's enthusiasm for meals returned, and we realised we'd stumbled onto something meaningful.
That moment taught us that genuine innovation doesn't require grand gestures. Sometimes it's about observing closely, caring deeply, and applying thoughtful design to everyday challenges.
The Grand Pet Company grew from that simple belief: when you combine real understanding with creative craftsmanship, you can create products that truly enhance the lives of pets and their families.
meet nia
Mum-Extraodinaire
Nia has always been the kind of person who sees solutions where others see problems. As a mother, she's naturally drawn to making things better – whether that's finding the perfect fabric for a school project or figuring out how to make life more comfortable for aging pets.
Her passion for sustainability isn't just about business; it's about creating a world she's proud to leave for her family. She has this wonderful ability to spot opportunities that others miss, always asking "what if we tried this?" while keeping her feet firmly planted in what actually works.
Meet Safia
From Fashion to Pet Fashion
With a background in Fashion Design, the leap to creating pet clothing felt natural. Understanding how fabrics behave, how they breathe, and how they feel against skin became our foundation.
But this isn't just about fashion – it's about comfort, especially in Dubai's unique climate. We've learned which materials work best for pets who split their time between air-conditioned indoors and the scorching UAE outdoors.
We've built relationships with local Dubai suppliers who share our values. Together, we focus on natural materials like leather, cotton, hemp, and jute whenever possible. When we do use synthetic materials, we choose ones built to last. There's something beautiful about creating products that grow old gracefully with your pets, rather than ending up in landfills.
our philosophy
Excellence Through Understanding
We believe that great pet products come from truly understanding both pets and their families. Every design decision we make is guided by careful observation, genuine empathy, and a commitment to creating lasting value.
Our goal isn't to revolutionize the pet industry – it's to consistently create products that make daily life better for pets and their people. Sometimes that means reimagining familiar items, sometimes it means solving problems others haven't noticed.
What started with one cat's comfort has grown into a community of Dubai pet families who appreciate thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship. We've learned that when you focus on doing things well rather than doing things differently for their own sake, you create products that truly matter.
We remain that same mother-daughter team, still guided by the same principles that inspired our first design. We're still learning, still observing, still committed to creating products worthy of the pets we love.
At The Grand Pet Company, we believe every pet deserves thoughtful design, quality materials and products made with genuine care.