Short answer: a branded home gift in the UAE starts at AED 9.00 for a set of six bamboo coasters and AED 9.50 for a scented glass candle. A fleece travel blanket in a matching pouch is AED 22.00, a custom printed cushion is AED 35.00, and a boxed candle-and-diffuser set runs AED 35.00 to AED 70.00. A complete home gift box — blanket, candle and coasters — lands at roughly AED 47 per recipient before packaging. All prices are live, VAT inclusive, with UAE-wide delivery.
Home gifting is the category Dubai companies reach for when a desk item will not do: villa handovers, Eid and National Day boxes for VIP clients, hotel turndown amenities, and the staff gift that has to work for someone who already owns three branded bottles. The appeal is simple — a blanket on a majlis sofa or a candle on a console is seen by the recipient's family and guests, not just by the recipient.
Fabrics and fills: what to specify before you price
Soft goods are where vague specifications cost money. Four things decide both price and whether the gift survives a year.
- Blanket fabric and weight. Polar fleece around 220–280 GSM is the UAE standard: light enough for air-conditioned rooms and aircraft, holds an embroidered logo, and does not pill after three washes. Coral fleece feels plusher but shows crush marks at the fold line.
- Cushion cover versus cushion. A printed cover with a separate polyester-fibre insert ships flatter and costs less; a filled cushion looks better on arrival but triples the freight volume. For 200+ units, ship covers and inserts separately.
- Print surface. Sublimation needs a polyester content above roughly 65% to hold colour. A 100% cotton cover will not sublimate — it needs screen print or embroidery instead.
- Candle vessel and wax. Glass with a bamboo lid is the current standard in the region because the lid takes a laser-engraved logo and the glass takes a wrap label, giving you two branding positions on one item.
Browse the range in corporate gifts and the boxed builds in ready gift sets.
Real prices: home and comfort gifts in stock now
Per piece, VAT inclusive, before branding setup and gift packaging.
| Product | Category | Price (AED) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflatable neck pillow with pouch | Comfort | 5.50 | Cheapest comfort item that still reads as a gift |
| Hanging car diffuser with bamboo lid | Fragrance | 5.50 | Bamboo lid engraves; good box filler |
| Set of 6 bamboo coasters | Table | 9.00 | Six engraved surfaces for AED 1.50 each |
| Scented glass candle, oakmoss & amber | Fragrance | 9.50 | Entry-price candle with a lid to engrave |
| Cotton apron | Kitchen | 9.50 | Screen print or embroidery on the bib |
| TEREVI 4 cork coasters with stand | Table | 9.50 | Cork engraves to a clean dark brown |
| LAAX 6 rPET felt coasters, bamboo stand | Table | 11.00 | Felt takes a full-colour print |
| Arabian oud & vanilla glass candle | Fragrance | 14.00 | The regional scent default for Eid boxes |
| SEVILLA ceramic mug with bamboo lid | Table | 14.50 | Five colours, dishwasher safe |
| CARRARA 2 marble coasters | Table | 15.50 | Weight makes it feel premium in hand |
| RAAHA oudh candle in ceramic holder | Fragrance | 16.00 | Ceramic body, reusable after the wax |
| Reed diffuser 100 ml with 6 sticks | Fragrance | 21.00 | Lasts 8–10 weeks on a console table |
| COSY travel blanket with pouch | Blanket | 22.00 | Fleece blanket plus matching carry pouch |
| Bamboo photo frame with digital clock | Desk / home | 28.00 | Engraved bamboo edge, two functions |
| PAMA 2 espresso cups with bamboo coaster | Table | 30.00 | Pairs with the coffee-set tier below |
| PU leather tissue box | Majlis | 30.00 | Debossed logo; sits in every UAE sitting room |
| PICFUD picnic food carrier | Outdoor | 30.00 | For the November–March outdoor season |
| AMARA beach towel in drawstring bag | Towel | 34.00 | Sublimated edge to edge |
| Custom printed cushion | Cushion | 35.00 | Full-colour sublimation, one or both faces |
| Branded slippers | Hospitality | 35.00 | Hotel amenity and spa kits |
| Candle and reed diffuser gift set | Boxed set | 35.00 | Two fragrance pieces, one box |
| Recycled camel plush toy, 30 cm | Family gift | 41.00 | EN71 tested — safe for children |
| NOUM oudh candle, large glass vessel | Fragrance | 42.00 | The premium candle tier, black or white |
| ZABARI travel set: pillow and eye mask | Comfort | 46.00 | Airline gifting and executive travel |
| CAPRI memory foam travel pillow | Comfort | 47.00 | Memory foam, carry strap, embroidered tab |
| JOUD Arabic coffee set | Majlis | 63.00 | The high-retention UAE client gift |
| Exclusive diffuser and candle gift set | Boxed set | 70.00 | Presentation box included |
| Cork drinkware set in gift box | Boxed set | 79.00 | Cork theme carries through the whole box |
Four builds, fully costed
1. The AED 30 home box — volume client gifting
Scented glass candle (AED 9.50) + six bamboo coasters (AED 9.00) + car diffuser (AED 5.50) = AED 24.00, leaving room for a rigid box inside AED 30 per head. This is the build for a 500-recipient Eid or National Day send-out where the box itself does most of the brand work. See gift box packaging options for the magnetic and rigid formats.
2. The AED 47 comfort box — staff and mid-tier clients
COSY travel blanket with pouch (AED 22.00) + Arabian oud candle (AED 14.00) + marble coaster pair (AED 15.50) comes to AED 51.50; swap the marble for cork coasters at AED 9.50 and you are at AED 45.50. The blanket is the anchor — it is the only item in the box that carries an embroidered logo into the recipient's living room.
3. The AED 100–110 majlis box — VIP and villa handover
JOUD Arabic coffee set (AED 63.00) + PU leather tissue box (AED 30.00) + oudh candle in ceramic holder (AED 16.00) = AED 109.00. This is the most culturally fluent gift in the catalogue for a UAE client, and it is the standard spec for property handovers — our real estate handover gifts guide covers the full closing kit.
4. The hotel amenity line — AED 35 to AED 82 per room set
Branded slippers (AED 35.00) plus a reed diffuser (AED 21.00) and an eye-mask travel set (AED 46.00) build a turndown or suite amenity. For the printed collateral that goes with it, see the hotel and hospitality printing guide.
Branding methods on soft goods and home items
- Fleece blankets — embroidery on a corner patch, or a woven label stitched into the hem. Do not sublimate fleece pile; the nap swallows fine detail.
- Cushion covers — sublimation for full-colour or photographic designs on polyester, screen print for one or two flat colours, embroidery for a small monogram-style mark.
- Candle vessels — wrap label or screen print on glass, laser engraving on the bamboo lid. Use both: the label is removed when the candle is repurposed, the engraved lid survives.
- Cork, bamboo and marble — laser engraving only. Marble engraves to a bright white against the stone, which is the cleanest-looking logo in this whole category.
- Towels and aprons — sublimation on microfibre, screen print or embroidery on cotton. Confirm GSM before you approve: a thin apron will show the print through to the reverse.
MOQs, lead times and delivery
Candles, coasters and diffusers are stocked items with low minimums. Blankets, cushions and aprons are typically 50–100 pieces for a single branded design, because the setup cost per colour has to spread across the run. Branding turnaround is 3–5 working days after artwork approval for engraving and labels, 5–7 for embroidery, and 10–15 working days for custom-printed cushions or any colour-matched fabric.
Delivery is UAE-wide: next-day to Dubai and Sharjah once branded, usually one extra day to Abu Dhabi, Ajman and the northern emirates. For Eid, Ramadan and National Day windows, order four to six weeks ahead — candles and oud scents are the first lines to go out of stock across the market.
How to order
- Pick the anchor item first. The blanket, the coffee set or the large candle sets the box size and therefore the packaging cost.
- Confirm fabric composition if you want full-colour print — polyester content decides whether sublimation is even possible.
- Send vector artwork (AI, EPS or PDF with outlined fonts) plus a 300 dpi file at final size for anything sublimated.
- Ask for one physical sample of the blanket or cushion before the full run. Colour on fabric never matches the screen exactly.
- Decide assembly early. Kitting and ribbon finishing are quoted per box — the kitting cost guide has the per-head figures.
Send your recipient count, budget per head and delivery date on WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 or call 052 210 0909 for a costed box build the same working day.
Frequently asked questions
What GSM should a branded blanket be for the UAE?
Polar fleece in the 220–280 GSM range. Heavier than that and it becomes an unwanted gift in a country where it is 30°C in December; lighter and it feels thin in the hand. The COSY travel blanket at AED 22.00 sits in that band and includes the carry pouch, which doubles as the packaging.
Can you print a photograph on a cushion?
Yes, on a polyester or poly-blend cover by sublimation, at AED 35.00 per cushion. Send the image at 300 dpi at final size. One face printed and one plain is the usual build; printing both faces adds to the setup but not to the piece price in most runs.
Which candle scent works best for corporate gifting in the UAE?
Oud and oud-vanilla blends are the safest choice for Emirati and GCC recipients, and the oud and vanilla candle at AED 14.00 is the volume option. For mixed international audiences, the oakmoss and amber candle at AED 9.50 or a lemongrass reed diffuser at AED 21.00 are less polarising. For bakhoor and perfume tiers, see our oud and bakhoor gifting guide.
Do you supply the gift box, or do we source it?
We supply both the contents and the box, which is the cheaper route because the box is sized to the contents rather than the reverse. Rigid, magnetic-closure and corrugated formats are all available — the packaging comparison guide has real prices per box.
What is the minimum order for a custom printed cushion or blanket?
Typically 50 to 100 pieces per design for printed and embroidered soft goods. Stocked candles, coasters and diffusers can be ordered in much smaller quantities, which is why a mixed box is often cheaper to start than a single custom item.
Are prices VAT inclusive?
Yes, all prices above include 5% UAE VAT. Branding setup, gift boxes, kitting and delivery are quoted separately and confirmed in writing before production. For matching drinkware in the same box, see our branded glassware guide.
Ready to build your home gift box?
Start with corporate gifts for the individual pieces and ready gift sets for pre-built boxes, or send your recipient count, budget per head and the occasion to WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 — we will come back with two or three costed box builds and a delivery date. Phone: 052 210 0909.
