Pet Arabia Co.

What Pet Arabia Co. does

Pet Arabia Co. W.L.L is a Bahrain-based pet retail and distribution company founded in 2009 that operates a multi-channel business across direct-to-consumer e-commerce, three physical retail branches in Bahrain (Sanad, Budaiya, Amwaj), wholesale distribution to regional GCC markets, and professional pet grooming services. The company serves primarily pet owners in Bahrain with cats and dogs, offering premium food, toys, accessories, and supplies from leading international brands including Royal Canin, Taste of the Wild, Farmina, Schesir, Monello, Me-O, and Nature's Protection, alongside its own private-label offerings (Purrify cat litter and cleaning products; the Economy Line for budget dog/cat food, treats, litter, and training pads). Its technology platform is an Odoo-based e-commerce storefront with bilingual English/Arabic support, complemented by native iOS and Android mobile apps, and operations are supported by a commercial coordination office in Austin, Texas for direct procurement with US-based manufacturers. The company claims to be the region's first professional pet grooming service (since 2009), generates revenue through one-time product sales, per-unit pricing in Bahraini Dinar, and grooming fees, and is GDPR-compliant with no publicly disclosed funding or ownership structure.

Name

Pet Arabia Co.

Legal name

Pet Arabia Co. W.L.L

Website

https://petarabia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pet Arabia Co. W.L.L is a Bahrain-based pet retailer and distributor founded in 2009 that sells premium and economy pet food, toys, and supplies across three retail branches, an Odoo-based e-commerce platform, and a wholesale channel, while also operating the region's first professional pet grooming service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Retail & Services

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910), Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Supplies Omnichannel (CRAFAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pet Food & Treats Retail (CRALAHAB), Pet Health & Wellness Retail (Supplements, OTC, Flea/Tick) (CRALAHAC), Pet Accessories & Travel Gear Distribution (Collars, Leashes, Carriers) (CRAOAKAF), Gift, Novelty & Souvenir Retail (CRALAIAH)

Keywords

• Pet retail
• Pet grooming services
• Pet food wholesale
• Pet supplies ecommerce
• Premium pet brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Manama (East Riffa/Al Hajiyat)

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Retail & E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer sales of pet food, toys, accessories, and supplies through their online platform and 3 physical retail stores in Bahrain. Revenue generated from one-time product transactions across multiple categories including premium brands, economy line, and specialty items.
2. Professional Pet Grooming Services: Pet Arabia offers professional pet grooming services (the region's first professional pet grooming service since 2009). Services include bathing, trimming, styling, and nail care for cats and dogs. Grooming appointments are booked via contact form or direct phone/WhatsApp.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution partnerships with international suppliers to supply products across regional markets in the GCC and beyond.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pet Arabia is a Bahrain-based pet retail and distribution company that sells pet food, toys, accessories, and supplies through its e-commerce platform (petarabia.com) and three physical retail branches in Bahrain. It complements retail with professional pet grooming services (bathing, trimming, styling, nail care) and operates a wholesale distribution channel supplying premium international pet brands across regional GCC and international markets.

Product overview

Pet Arabia is a Bahrain-based pet retail and distribution company operating an e-commerce platform alongside three physical store locations. Its product portfolio spans multiple tiers: a budget Economy Line of private-label dog and cat food, treats, cat litter, and training pads; a curated selection of international premium brands including Royal Canin, Taste of the Wild, Farmina, Monello, Schesir, Me-O, Reflex, Birbo, Purepet, Gemon, Nature's Protection, and others across food, treats, and care categories; and its own private-label brand Purrify covering cat litter and cleaning products. The company complements its retail and wholesale distribution operations with a professional pet grooming service, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and international shipping to GCC and global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Purrify: Own-brand cat litter and cleaning products including fast clumping cat litter in various scents and stain & odor remover spray.
• Economy Line

Products and services

• Pet Arabia E-Commerce Platform Online shopping platform selling pet food, toys, accessories, and supplies, with delivery across Bahrain and international shipping, supported in English and Arabic.
• Professional Pet Grooming Service Professional pet grooming service offering bathing, trimming, styling, and nail care for cats and dogs, with 17 years of operational experience and a spotless safety record. Appointments booked via contact form or phone/WhatsApp.
• Purrify Pet Arabia's own-brand cat litter and cleaning product line, including fast-clumping cat litter in various scents and a stain and odor remover spray.
• Economy Line Pet Arabia's private-label budget-friendly line covering dog and cat dry/wet food, treats, cat litter, and training pads, positioned at lower price points than premium brands.
• Pet Arabia Mobile Application Native mobile applications for iOS and Android that let customers shop the full Pet Arabia product catalog and access services on mobile devices.
• Wholesale Distribution Wholesale distribution channel supplying premium international pet brand products to regional markets in the GCC and beyond through partnerships with international suppliers, coordinated via the US office in Austin, Texas.
• Schesir Complete Nutrition Premium high-protein wet food range for cats and dogs from Schesir, made with 100% natural ingredients and real meat or fish fillets, offered through Pet Arabia's retail and e-commerce channels.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• BarkBox: US-based subscription-driven pet product company offering curated boxes and full e-commerce assortment. Comparable in operating an owned-brand-plus-third-party product mix in pet supplies via digital channels.

Direct peers

• Petsy: Online-first pet supplies retailer with curated brand assortment and delivery model. Closely mirrors Pet Arabia's e-commerce-led DTC approach with multi-category pet food and accessory catalog.
• Petzone (UAE): UAE-headquartered specialty pet retailer combining physical stores and e-commerce with premium brand distribution across the GCC. Highly comparable to Pet Arabia in assortment, customer segment, and omnichannel structure.

Broad incumbents

• PetSmart: North America's largest specialty pet retailer with stores, e-commerce, grooming, and veterinary services. Comparable omnichannel pet retail and services model to Pet Arabia at significantly larger scale.
• Noon: Leading GCC e-commerce marketplace backed by Saudi PIF and Mohamed Alabbar, offering pet supplies among many categories. Competitor for Pet Arabia's DTC and GCC shipping business with substantially larger assortment and logistics footprint.
• Chewy: US-based leading online pet supplies retailer with extensive assortment, autoship, and premium brand partnerships. Comparable e-commerce-first DTC pet retail model at significantly larger scale.
• Pets at Home: UK's largest specialty pet retailer operating a chain of stores, e-commerce, grooming salons, and veterinary services. Closely aligned with Pet Arabia's combined retail-grooming-services model at larger scale.
• Carrefour UAE / Carrefour Bahrain: Hypermarket operator with extensive presence across the GCC including Bahrain, carrying premium pet food brands (Royal Canin, etc.) alongside general merchandise. Competes with Pet Arabia on premium pet assortment and price.

Regional players

• Pet Lovers Centre: Singapore-based specialty pet retail chain with stores across Southeast Asia offering premium food, accessories, and grooming services. Directly comparable specialty-retail-plus-services playbook, serving a different but adjacent regional market.
• Petshop.ae / Pet Shop Dubai: UAE-focused online pet retailer offering pet food, accessories, and supplies with delivery across the UAE and select GCC countries. Comparable regional e-commerce model to Pet Arabia's international shipping channel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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