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Gift ideas in UAE & Middle East

Ideas curated by the Make It Special gift team ยท Updated September 2026

Gift ideas for the festive occasions and celebrations people enjoy in UAE & Middle East, plus local favourites for someone special.

Festive occasions

Eid al-Fitr

  • Oud perfume gift set Oud and musk oils in decorative bottles.
  • Dates and chocolate box Premium dates paired with fine chocolates in a gold-accented box.
  • Personalised eidi envelopes Decorated envelopes for giving eidi, printed with each child's name.
  • Calligraphy frame A framed Eid greeting or the recipient's name in Arabic calligraphy.
  • Maamoul selection box Buttery date and nut-filled pastries in a festive box.
  • Arabic coffee and cardamom kit Lightly roasted coffee with cardamom and a pair of finjan cups.
  • Bakhoor and burner set Fragrant bakhoor to welcome Eid guests into the home.
  • Children's Eid toy hamper Books, puzzles and treats to make Eid morning special for kids.

Eid al-Adha

  • Nuts and dried fruit tray An ornate tray of pistachios, almonds and apricots for guests.
  • Oud reed diffuser A home fragrance diffuser with warm oud notes for the festive days.
  • Kabsa and biryani spice hamper Spice blends and fragrant rice for the family Eid feast.
  • Large serving platters Copper or brass platters for serving generous family meals.
  • Kids' Eid activity box Colouring, crafts and festive stories for young children.
  • Gold-detail tea set Glass tea cups with gold detailing and a matching teapot.
  • Food parcel sponsorship Sponsor food parcels through a registered charity in the recipient's name.
  • Date syrup and tahini set A classic pairing for breakfasts and desserts.

Ramadan & iftar

  • Iftar hamper Dates, dried apricots, juices and sweets for evening gatherings.
  • Ramadan calendar for kids A countdown calendar with a small treat for each day.
  • Suhoor breakfast basket Wholesome breads, cheeses, honey and laban for an early breakfast.
  • Decorative Ramadan lantern A fanous lantern to create a warm festive glow at home.
  • Qamar al-din pack Apricot sheets for making the classic Ramadan apricot drink.
  • Iftar serving tray set A tray with bowls for dates, soup and sweets at iftar.
  • Team iftar Host colleagues for a shared iftar meal at a favourite restaurant.
  • Ramadan reflection journal A guided journal for daily reflections and gratitude through the month.

National days

  • National colours chocolate box Fine chocolates wrapped in the country's flag colours.
  • Heritage desk accessories A pen stand and card holder with traditional geometric patterns.
  • Calligraphy plaque A company message or national motto rendered in Arabic calligraphy.
  • Sadu-pattern notebook A notebook with a Bedouin Sadu weave cover and your logo.
  • Ribboned dates box Premium dates tied with ribbons in the national colours.
  • Local artisan craft set Handmade crafts from local artisans that celebrate regional heritage.
  • Heritage photo book A coffee-table book on the nation's history and landscapes.
  • Pearl-inlaid pen An elegant pen with pearl detailing honouring the pearling heritage.

Local favourites

Ideas are here to inspire you. Before choosing, please make sure a gift suits the person, your company's gift policy and any local rules.

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