One of Dubai's beaches was filled with lovers of 'the faithful friend', who walked their dogs between the sea and contests, as well as kiosks selling everything an owner of a pampered pet might need, at the 'ParkVest' festival, which saw a large turnout in a completely safe environment. Two Huskies with pink ski goggles posed for photos in front of a machine that blows bubbles, followed by a Chihuahua wearing a sombrero like its owner. On the other side of the beach, a Jet Ski was cutting through the sea waters. Bobby, a 27-year-old British woman who works in the artificial eyelash trade, said: 'Everything is fine.' She was attending the event with her French Bulldog. She has another dog that suffers from an ear infection and had to stay at home, Bobby explained. Maria, a 35-year-old Latvian and a fertility specialist, was lying on a lounger with her two small Poodles, Barbie and Claudia, who were wearing UV-protective shirts. She said she is very happy that such events are organized and added that she feels 'safer here than going back to London'. This feeling is common and deeply rooted among residents and expats in Dubai. Sarah, a 40-year-old woman who was wearing a long dress, sunglasses, and a straw hat, said that the conflict in the region has not affected her lifestyle.
