Charities

• World Wide Fund for Nature

  Environmental, Barsha

  In association with Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) the WWF is actively involved with conservation projects in the UAE

  Emirates Arthritis Foundation

  Medical research, Oud Metha

  Local resource for arthritis patients

  Riding for the Disabled Association of Dubai

  Disabilities, International City

  A non-profit riding school for the disabled

  Make-A-Wish Foundation UAE

  Children, Business Bay

  A non-profit organisation that grants one wish to UAE children aged three to 18 who have life-threatening illnesses

  Dubai Autism Centre

  Children, Satwa

  A non-profit organisation providing training to professionals and parents

  Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs

  Children, Barsha

  Specialist training centre with facilities to assist up to 300 youngsters

  K9 Friends

  Animal welfare, Jebel Ali

  Re-homes abandoned and stray dogs

  Feline Friends

  Animal welfare, Jumeirah

  Rescues and re-homes kittens and cats