Roses carry meaning in their colour and even in how many you send. These are the meanings most commonly associated with each, so you can choose a bouquet that says exactly what you intend. Meanings vary by culture and are a guide, not a rule. Rose colours and what they mean Colour Commonly means Good for Red Romantic love and…
The same roses can arrive three ways: hand-tied as a bouquet, arranged in a keepsake box, or ready to display in a vase. Each suits a different person and place. Here is how they compare, so you can choose in a minute. Box, bouquet or vase at a glance Flower box Bouquet Vase arrangement Needs a vase? No, flowers sit…
Patchi and Ferrero Rocher are the two chocolate gifts we are asked about most in Dubai. Both are loved, both travel well in the UAE heat when stored properly, and both deliver across all seven emirates. The right choice depends on the occasion and the person. Here is a side by side comparison. Patchi vs Ferrero Rocher at a glance…
Finding the right words after a loss is hard. This guide offers short condolence messages you can use, common Arabic phrases, and the etiquette for sending sympathy flowers or a gift to a family in Dubai, where many faiths and customs meet. Short condolence messages With deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are…
Flowers are one of the kindest ways to cheer up someone in hospital, but a few practical rules make the difference between a gift that arrives and one that is turned away at reception. Here is what to know before sending flowers to a hospital in Dubai. Check the ward first Most wards accept flowers. Intensive care, neonatal and some…
Mother’s Day in the UAE is celebrated on 21 March, the start of spring. If you live abroad, or your family mixes traditions, the different dates around the world can be confusing. Here is what to know, and what mums in Dubai love to receive. Mother’s Day dates in 2027 Country Date UAE and much of the Arab world Sunday…
Like the better known gift list of paper, cotton and leather, every wedding anniversary has a traditional flower. Matching your bouquet to the year is a thoughtful touch your partner will notice. Here is the list most florists use, and what we can deliver in Dubai for each. Traditional anniversary flowers Year Flower What to send 1st Carnation A carnation…
Patchi is one of the best-loved chocolate gifts in the Gulf, but the right box depends on the occasion. This guide matches Patchi sizes to the moments people actually give it for in the UAE, and explains how to keep chocolate perfect in the heat. For prices of every box, see our Patchi price list. Which Patchi box for which…
Not sure which birthday flowers to send? The right choice depends on who it is for and the message you want to give. This guide gives quick ideas by relationship, the traditional flower for each birth month, and ways to mark a milestone birthday. Birthday flowers by relationship Partner: red or pink roses, the clearest romantic message. Mum or grandmother:…
Welcoming a new baby is one of the happiest moments to celebrate, and in Dubai a few local customs help the gift land well. Here is what to know before you send flowers or a gift to new parents. Hospital or home? Many maternity wards in Dubai accept flowers, but some hospitals and all neonatal intensive care units restrict fresh…
Gift Al Arab hand-delivers fresh flowers, chocolates, cakes and gifts across Dubai the same day, and lets you send gifts to loved ones in the UAE from anywhere in the world.