Community, sacrifice, gratitude and faith are pillars of Eid al-Adha, the festive holiday that concludes the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the story of Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice. If you’re seeking gifting options this Eid that are imbued with deeper meaning, consider one of these wholesome and holistic packages from homegrown UAE businesses:
Heritage meets purity in the healthy and heartwarming products curated by Sukun Organics. Its Mejdool dates, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil sourced from Palestine and raw sidr honey from Kashmir will quickly become your kitchen-pantry staples. Offering a range of gift package options, Sukun’s special-occasion sets come in aesthetically-appealing acrylic bags and baskets, filled with fresh roses and baby’s breath flowers. “Eid is a time to give with intention, and we designed our gift hampers to reflect that spirit," shares founder Neha Syed. “Each product is chosen from a region with deep-rooted heritage – a thoughtful way to honour tradition while sharing something truly nourishing with the people we love.”
Flowers may fade, but plants typically outlast colourful blooms, which is why they have always been a popular category of housewarming gifts. Specialising in greenery, UAE-based e-commerce platform Plntd has launched a series of limited-edition gift sets for Eid al-Adha, celebrating simple pleasures and timeless rituals. Its Up all Nights set combines a potted plant with the popular “We’re not Really Strangers” card game, palo santo for cleansing the energy and a box of Mirzam chocolate infused with pink peppercorn, rose and sage. The assortment of thoughtful gifts promotes conscious living, and wholesome socialising. “Eid is a moment to pause and offer presence,” reflects Sherif Abdulla, co-founder of Plntd. “We’ve always believed that care – whether for a person or a plant – is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give.”
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UAE online marketplace Flowwow has an abundance of flowers, chocolates, cakes and other treats, and has quickly become a go-to destination for special-occasion gifts. For Eid al-Adha, Flowow presents the Blessings Gift Box and Delicious Basket, which are curated packages of classic Eid treats, chocolates and vibrant flowers. Packaged beautifully, these are ideal for handing to a host, or sending to the doorstep of a loved one.
Dubai-based, female-founded luxury scent brand Light of Sakina has become a go-to destination for luxurious candles. Its latest release is the Dua Gift Set, comprising an attar oil and misbahah. There are three different sets available with a variety of fragrances and colours, but our favourite is the one with the Naima oil – a floral-woody scent featuring jasmine, raspberry, citrusy bergamot, sandalwood and patchouli. It comes with the feroz misbaha – prayer beads crafted from turquoise stones that support inner tranquility and emotional healing.
