Quick answer: The Gerbou collection is a range of tableware, homeware and travel pieces inspired by Gerbou, the Emirati-inspired restaurant at Tashkeel in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. It includes ghaf-patterned ceramic plates, Arabic coffee cups (finyal), a complete tea and coffee set, bowls inspired by the Gerbou building, travel bags, embroidered cushions and sketchbooks, many designed by Tasmeem Tashkeel. The collection is available online at shop.tashkeel.org.
What is the Gerbou collection?
When Gerbou was designed, every surface was treated as a chance to tell a story about the UAE: the Ghaf tree, the sea, the desert and the architecture of the 1987 building it occupies. The Gerbou collection takes those same stories and turns them into objects you can live with. The pieces are designed for real use, for hosting family, serving coffee to guests or carrying on a weekend away, while being refined enough to give as gifts.
Ceramic tableware inspired by the Ghaf tree
The Ghaf is the national tree of the UAE and a symbol of resilience. It is the central motif of the collection's tableware.
- Ghaf Plates β Large Set of 4 and Ghaf Plates β Set of 4: durable ceramic plates carrying a ghaf-inspired design, suited to everyday dining or a hosted dinner.
- Black Ghaf Plates β Set of 4: the same ghaf motif in black, for a more contemporary table.
- Dessert Cups: a set with the ghaf design, made for serving sweets to guests.
- Gerbou Serving Plate: a statement piece for the centre of the table.
Bowls inspired by the Gerbou building
The Gold Garden Bowl set and Black Garden Bowl set reflect the architecture of the Gerbou building. Each set of two ceramic bowls (16 cm and 20.5 cm) arrives in a gift box, which suits a housewarming present.
Arabic coffee and tea sets
Serving gahwa is one of the clearest expressions of Emirati hospitality, so coffee and tea pieces are at the heart of the collection.
- Gold Finyal β Set of 6 and Black Finyal β Set of 6: handcrafted ceramic Arabic coffee cups, gift-boxed.
- Ghaf Tea Set Box: a complete hosting set with six finyal, six istikana tea glasses with saucers, six spoons and a lidded sugar bowl.
- Gold Gerbou Cup & Saucer, Black Gerbou Cup & Saucer and Grey Cup & Saucer: everyday coffee and tea cups.
- Copper & Glass Cup β Set of 2: borosilicate glass in a rose gold-plated frame.
Not sure which coffee cup to choose? Read our guide to finyal and Arabic coffee cups.
Collector's pieces and gift boxes
For a gift that feels like an heirloom, the Gerbou Collectors Edition Box holds four ceramic cups and saucers inside a laser-engraved wooden box with a sliding lid. The single cup version offers the same presentation for one. The Wooden Gift Box and Wooden Tray carry a laser-engraved heritage pattern and work for gifting, storage or serving.
Travel and lifestyle pieces
The Short Travel Bag comes in green, navy blue and maroon, a PU leather weekender designed by Tasmeem Tashkeel. The Winter Shawl is finished with subtle Gerbou icon embroidery.
Sketchbooks, games and cushions
Gerbou-inspired sketchbooks designed by Tasmeem Tashkeel, including Doves on Desert Rose, Young Dreamer and The Poet & Dreamer, carry Gerbou-inspired covers. The Sijin & Snake & Ladder Game Box brings two board games together in one canvas set for family gatherings, and embroidered cushions such as the Green Leaves and Single Flower designs bring botanical motifs to a sofa or majlis.
Which Gerbou piece should I choose?
- For a host or new home: the Ghaf Tea Set Box or a Garden Bowl set.
- For a collector or a milestone gift: the Gerbou Collectors Edition Box.
- For a colleague or client: a Finyal set or the Wooden Gift Box.
- For a creative friend: a Gerbou-inspired sketchbook.
- For someone who travels: the Short Travel Bag.
Frequently asked questions
Who designs the Gerbou collection?
The collection is developed by Tashkeel, with many pieces designed by Tasmeem Tashkeel, Tashkeel's art and design collective.
Is Gerbou tableware suitable for everyday use?
Yes. The plates, bowls and cups are made from durable ceramic and designed for daily use as well as hosting.
Are Gerbou pieces gift-boxed?
Many are. The finyal sets, Garden Bowl sets, Ghaf Tea Set and Collectors Edition pieces come in presentation boxes. Check each product page for details.
Where can I buy the Gerbou collection?
Online at shop.tashkeel.org/collections/gerbou.
Prices and availability change, so check the product page for the latest.
