Meet the cats at the Ailuromania Cat Cafe in Dubai which allows patrons to relax in the company of its furry residents.
Opened in 2015, it also hopes to find forever homes for many of its 25 rescue and shelter cats.
IMAGE: A staff member feeds a cat at the cafe which promises patrons a purrfect day out.
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IMAGE: The cafe was started by two cat-loving sisters, Allaa and Iman. It also doubles up as an adoption centre.
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IMAGE: A woman plays with a purring feline.
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IMAGE: The cafe is named Ailuromania, a play on the Greek-derived English word 'ailurophile', which means a lover of cats.
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IMAGE: Patrons are advised not to carry, hold or even wake up the cats so as to not disturb them.
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IMAGE: The decor has been created keeping the cats' comfort in mind.
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