If you are buying corporate gifts in Dubai this season, the first decision is not the product — it is the format. A ready gift set arrives pre-assembled in its own retail box and needs only your logo. A custom kit is a box you specify yourself: you pick the notebook, the bottle, the pen, the packaging, and the inserts. Ready sets in our catalogue start around AED 7 for a pen-and-keychain duo and run to AED 209 for a premium 3-in-1 drinkware set. Custom kits typically land between AED 10 and AED 212 depending on what goes inside the box. This guide gives you the real numbers, the trade-offs, and the rule of thumb that decides which route to take.
Ready gift sets vs custom kits: the honest comparison
Both routes end with a branded box on a desk. They differ in lead time, control, and how the cost behaves as quantity rises.
| Factor | Ready gift set | Custom kit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical lead time | 3–5 working days (logo only) | 7–12 working days (assembly + packaging) |
| Minimum order | Often 25–50 pcs | Usually 50–100 pcs |
| Control over contents | Fixed — what you see is what ships | Total — every item is your choice |
| Branding surface | Usually one item plus the sleeve | Every item can carry the logo |
| Cost per unit at 50 pcs | Predictable, catalogue-driven | Higher — assembly labour is spread thin |
| Cost per unit at 500 pcs | Small drop | Bigger drop — packaging and setup amortise |
| Best for | Fast VIP gifting, awards, client thank-yous | Onboarding kits, conference bags, brand-heavy campaigns |
The short rule: under 100 pieces and under three weeks, buy a ready set. Over 250 pieces, or when the box itself is part of the message, build a custom kit. Browse both routes side by side in Corporate Gift Sets.
Ready gift sets: real prices from the catalogue
Ready sets are the fastest way to a good-looking gift. The set is already engineered — colours match, the box fits, the insert holds everything in place — so the only production step is decoration.
| Set | What's inside | Price (AED, VAT incl.) |
|---|---|---|
| ANGLA recycled aluminium pen + keychain | 2 pcs, RCS-certified aluminium | 7.00 |
| BORSA cork fabric A5 notebook + pen | 2 pcs, cork hard cover | 11.00 |
| BORNA A5 hard cover notebook + pen | 2 pcs, 4 colourways | 11.50 |
| REGENT notebook + keychain + pen | 3 pcs | 33.00 |
| HEVIZ tumbler + A5 notebook + pen | 3 pcs, 4 colourways | 35.00 |
| RUVO 2-in-1 modular hydration set | Bottle + tumbler module | 58.00 |
| GAHWA set of 2 premium Arabic coffee cups | 2 pcs, gift box | 65.00 |
| GIESSEN tumbler + notebook + pen | 3 pcs | 70.00 |
| ARGAKI steel bottle + notebook + pen | 3 pcs | 91.00 |
| ALMADA 5-piece onboarding set | 5 pcs, black / navy / green | 106.00 |
| AVEIRO 5-piece gratitude set | 5 pcs incl. drinkware | 127.00 |
| ALMELO insulated drinkware set | Bottle + cups | 138.00 |
| BLACK FOREST 2 premium mesh metal pens | 2 pcs, presentation case | 166.00 |
| Ocean Bottle 3-in-1 set | Bottle + accessories | 209.00 |
Full range: Ready Gift Sets and Notebook & Pen Gift Sets.
Where ready sets win
- Speed. One decoration pass instead of an assembly line. Three to five working days is realistic across Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
- Perceived value. A recipient who opens a 5-piece set at AED 106 reads it as a considered gift, not a giveaway.
- No guesswork. The insert already fits. Nobody discovers on day nine that the bottle is 4 mm too tall for the box.
Custom kits: build the box yourself
Custom kits are where brand teams get their money's worth on volume. You choose the theme — cork, bamboo, leather, black matte — then choose contents to match the budget per head.
| Kit | Theme / contents | Price (AED, VAT incl.) |
|---|---|---|
| rPET + bamboo notebook with pen set | Recycled fabric notebook, bamboo pen | 10.00 |
| Coffee set — cup + notepad + pen | 3 pcs | 12.00 |
| Cork notebook + ball pen set | 2 pcs | 14.00 |
| Appeel A5 notebook + recycled Italian pen | 2 pcs, 3 colourways | 49.00 |
| Arabic tradition theme set | Premium gift box | 59.00 |
| Crafted from Seeds gift set | Plantable / seed-based items | 64.00 |
| Cork notebook + pen + tumbler GS-021 | 3 pcs, cork theme | 71.00 |
| Cork drinkware set GS-10 | Boxed, black or white | 78.00 |
| Bamboo material gift set GS-017 | Bamboo theme, boxed | 85.00 |
| Corporate office set, colour box + ribbon handle | White / black / blue | 89.00 |
| Corporate office set in black cardboard box | Executive contents | 127.00 |
| Bamboo gift set GS-035 | Bamboo + black cardboard box | 138.00 |
| Black leather gift set | Leather-look executive kit | 181.00 |
| Bamboo style gift set | Top-tier bamboo kit | 212.00 |
See the full builder range in Custom Gift Sets, or pull individual items from Gift Items.
The three cost layers nobody mentions
A custom kit price is never just the sum of the items. Budget for three additional layers:
- Branding per item. Each decoration method has its own setup. A logo on the notebook, the pen and the bottle is three setups, not one. Silk screen and pad printing are the cheapest per unit at volume; laser engraving costs more up front but never rubs off; UV printing handles full-colour logos.
- Packaging. A plain kraft mailer and a rigid magnetic-closure box are not in the same price bracket. If the box is doing the impressing, say so up front — it changes the quote by more than the contents sometimes do.
- Assembly. Someone physically packs each box, adds the insert card, and shrink-wraps it. At 50 units this is a meaningful slice of the unit price; at 500 it nearly disappears. This is the single biggest reason custom kits reward volume.
Budget bands: what AED 25, AED 75 and AED 150 per head actually buys
Finance approves a number per recipient. Here is what each band buys in practice:
- Up to AED 25 per head. A two-piece set — notebook and pen. The BORNA set at AED 11.50 or the BORSA cork set at AED 11.00 both look considerably better than their price. Good for event attendees and large internal distributions.
- AED 25–75 per head. Three pieces plus real packaging. HEVIZ at AED 35.00 (tumbler, notebook, pen), GIESSEN at AED 70.00, or a boxed cork drinkware kit at AED 78.00. This is the band most UAE onboarding kits and client thank-yous sit in.
- AED 75–150 per head. Five pieces, drinkware included, retail-grade box. ALMADA at AED 106.00, AVEIRO at AED 127.00, ALMELO at AED 138.00. Appropriate for senior hires, partner gifts and long-service recognition.
- AED 150+ per head. Genuine VIP territory: the BLACK FOREST twin-pen set at AED 166.00, the black leather kit at AED 181.00, Ocean Bottle 3-in-1 at AED 209.00, or a bamboo style kit at AED 212.00.
How to order gift sets in Dubai without losing a week
- Fix the headcount and the per-head budget first. Everything downstream — set size, box grade, branding method — follows from those two numbers.
- Send the logo as vector. AI, EPS or PDF with outlined fonts. A PNG pulled from a website will be rejected for engraving and will look soft in print. If you only have a raster file, our design team can redraw it.
- Confirm the branding method per item. Laser engraving on metal and bamboo, pad or silk screen on plastic, embroidery on fabric, UV for full colour. Ask for one method per surface — mixing methods on one item raises cost with no visible gain.
- Approve a digital mock-up. You get a layout showing logo size and position on each piece. Approve in writing; production starts from that file.
- Allow the real lead time. Ready sets: 3–5 working days. Custom kits: 7–12 working days from artwork approval. Add buffer in Q4 and before Ramadan, when the whole market books the same slots.
- Plan delivery. Dubai and Sharjah are next-day once produced; Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates typically add a day. Give one delivery address per batch — splitting a 300-piece order across six offices is a separate logistics job.
For a walkthrough of decoration methods and file requirements across the whole catalogue, see our complete corporate gifts guide. If the kit is for new joiners specifically, our employee onboarding kits guide covers what to include and when to hand it over.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for corporate gift sets in Dubai?
Ready sets generally start at 25–50 pieces because decoration setup has to be spread across a batch. Custom kits usually start at 50–100 pieces, since assembly and custom packaging carry their own minimums. If you need fewer — five VIP gifts, for example — a ready set with laser engraving is the practical route, as engraving has the lowest setup cost of the common methods.
Are the prices shown VAT inclusive?
Yes. Every price on the site includes 5% UAE VAT. What you see is what appears on the invoice, and a full tax invoice is issued with each order for your accounts team.
Can I mix different sets in one order?
Yes, and it is common. A typical Q4 order runs three tiers: an AED 15–20 set for the wider team, an AED 60–90 set for clients, and a handful of AED 200+ sets for VIPs. Each tier is priced on its own quantity, so a tier of 10 will not get the unit price of a tier of 300.
How long does branding take once artwork is approved?
Ready sets with a single decoration pass are usually 3–5 working days. Custom kits with multiple branded items plus assembly run 7–12 working days. Rush production is sometimes possible on stocked items — call before you commit to a date, not after.
Which branding method should I choose for a gift set?
Match the method to the material. Laser engraving for metal, bamboo and cork — permanent and premium-looking, though it renders in the material's own tone rather than your brand colour. Pad or silk screen printing for plastic and coated surfaces, where you want the exact brand colour. UV printing when the logo is full-colour or has gradients. Embroidery for anything textile.
Can you deliver to Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates?
Yes. Production happens in Dubai and we deliver across all seven emirates. Dubai and Sharjah are typically next-day after production; Abu Dhabi, Ajman, RAK and Fujairah usually add one working day. Tell us the delivery date you need and we will work the production schedule backwards from it.
Ready to price your gift sets?
Send us the headcount, the budget per head and your logo file, and you will get a quote with real unit prices and a firm delivery date — usually the same working day. Browse Corporate Gift Sets to shortlist, then message us on WhatsApp +971 52 210 0909 or call 052 210 0909 with your shortlist. If you are still deciding between formats, send both options — we will price ready and custom side by side so you can compare on numbers rather than guesswork.
