Quick answer: Good corporate gifts from the UAE are useful objects that carry a local story, rather than generic branded merchandise. For teams, think playing cards with Emirati-inspired designs, notebooks illustrated with the seven emirates, or bilingual ArabicβEnglish desk signs, all under AED 160. For clients and partners, finyal coffee sets, a travel chess set or a heritage-inspired leather bag sit between AED 295 and AED 1,750. Most of the pieces below are designed in the UAE, and all are available from the Tashkeel shop. Prices and stock change, so check the product page.
What makes a good corporate gift?
- It gets used. Cards, notebooks, cups and desk objects stay in view long after the occasion.
- It means something here. A design that draws on Emirati heritage or Arabic humour says more about where it came from than a logo does.
- It suits the relationship. Keep team gifts light and fun; save boxed, crafted pieces for senior clients and partners.
- It arrives ready to give. Several items below come gift-boxed. For others, the shop sells a laser-engraved Wooden Gift Box (AED 135).
Gifts for teams and employees (under AED 160)
| Gift | What it is | Price (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Playing Cards | A full 54-card deck inspired by Emirati heritage, printed on durable 260-micron PVC with a linen finish. Red or green. | 52.50 |
| Playing Cards with Leather Pouch | The same deck in a debossed PU leather pouch with a magnetic flap. | 157.50 |
| Emirates Notebooks | A5 lined notebooks with artwork of each of the seven emirates by Ali Mrad. Choose an emirate per person or a mix. | 75 |
| Leather Diary | A5, 172 plain pages, leather cover with debossing and UV printing. Beige, blue or green. | 105 |
| Bilingual desk signs by Waggish | Acrylic nameplates in Arabic and English, such as Chief Relaxation Officer, Employee Happiness Officer and Head of Coffee Department. | 47.25 |
| Sword Watch by Waggish | A unisex watch built around the Arabic saying "time is like a sword: if you don't cut it, it cuts you". | 157.50 |
| Pop sockets by Waggish | Phone grips inspired by the finjan coffee cup, such as the White Finjan, or Dubai's flame tree season. | 31.50β42 |
The bilingual desk signs work well for teams because each person can have a different title.
Gifts for clients and partners (AED 295β1,750)
Coffee and hospitality
Serving gahwa is a familiar gesture of welcome in the UAE, which makes coffee cups a natural client gift.
- Cortado Cups, set of 2 (AED 295): shaped by hand at Tashkeel from natural Dubai clay, with an unglazed exterior.
- Black Finyal and Gold Finyal, sets of 6 (AED 850.50 each): handmade ceramic Arabic coffee cups by Gerbou, in a gift box.
- Ghaf Tea Set Box by Gerbou (AED 1,680): a complete hosting set named after the ghaf tree.
Desk and travel
- Chess Briefcase (AED 672): a foldable chess set in a PU-leather case with brass details and a foam insert for the pieces. It measures 30 Γ 15 Γ 5 cm closed. The pieces use Emirati symbols.
Statement gifts
- Mandoos Leather Bag β Small and Mandoos Wooden Bag by Kahraman Design (AED 1,732.50 each): handbags inspired by the traditional Emirati mandoos chest. The leather bag is handcrafted in the UAE.
- Sculptural candles by Tohfa Luxe (AED 375) or Curate Home (AED 240).
Gifts by occasion
- UAE National Day (2 December): the Emirates Notebooks, Playing Cards and Chess Briefcase all draw on Emirati imagery.
- Ramadan and Eid: finyal sets, the Ghaf Tea Set Box and candles.
- Year-end and team milestones: desk signs, notebooks and the Sword Watch.
Ordering for a team or a client list
For larger quantities, contact the Tashkeel team on +971 4 336 3313 or tashkeel@tashkeel.org before you order, to check stock and timing. Delivery within the UAE is typically 1β4 business days once an order is confirmed. Bespoke creative projects are handled separately through consulting@tashkeel.org.
Related guides: Gifts Under AED 250 Β· Homeware Designed in the UAE
Frequently asked questions
What is a good corporate gift from the UAE under AED 100?
Playing Cards (AED 52.50), an Emirates Notebook (AED 75) or a bilingual desk sign (AED 47.25).
What is a good gift for a senior client in Dubai?
A gift-boxed finyal set (AED 850.50), the Ghaf Tea Set Box (AED 1,680) or the Chess Briefcase (AED 672).
Can gifts be delivered outside the UAE?
Yes, Tashkeel ships internationally. Delivery times depend on the courier and destination, and the recipient pays any import duties.
Are these gifts designed or made in the UAE?
Many are designed in the UAE, and some are also made here, for example the Cortado Cups, which are shaped from Dubai clay at Tashkeel, and the Mandoos Leather Bag, handcrafted in the UAE. Each product page gives the details for that item.
