• Grafika boutique in the capital is selling T-shirts for children and adults for Dh120 with the following message in Arabic: “Emirati and my head is held up high. Emirati and my name is written with pride.” Grafika, Mohamed bin Zayed City, East 12, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 552 1668 or visit www.grafikaboutique.com Courtesy Grafika
    Grafika boutique in the capital is selling T-shirts for children and adults for Dh120 with the following message in Arabic: “Emirati and my head is held up high. Emirati and my name is written with pride.” Grafika, Mohamed bin Zayed City, East 12, Abu Dhabi. Call 02 552 1668 or visit www.grafikaboutique.com Courtesy Grafika
  • Doorstoppers. Granted, not many doors need stopping in 2014. But plenty of homes would perk up in the presence of this cheerful couple. Dh235, O’de rose is located at Villa 999, Al Wasl Road, Dubai. Call 04 348 7990 or visit www.o-derose.com Courtesy O’de rose
    Doorstoppers. Granted, not many doors need stopping in 2014. But plenty of homes would perk up in the presence of this cheerful couple. Dh235, O’de rose is located at Villa 999, Al Wasl Road, Dubai. Call 04 348 7990 or visit www.o-derose.com Courtesy O’de rose
  • Swarovski Slakes bangles, Dh395 each. Courtesy of The Galleria
    Swarovski Slakes bangles, Dh395 each. Courtesy of The Galleria
  • Valleydez boutique in Dubai has fringed clutch bags bearing slogans from “My UAE” to “Emirati”. The bags, which cost Dh1,500, come in either black, gold or nude leather. Valleydez, Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road, Dubai 04 321 2898 www.valleydez.com Courtesy of CEECODE
    Valleydez boutique in Dubai has fringed clutch bags bearing slogans from “My UAE” to “Emirati”. The bags, which cost Dh1,500, come in either black, gold or nude leather. Valleydez, Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road, Dubai 04 321 2898 www.valleydez.com Courtesy of CEECODE
  • Magnolia Bakery in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has created celebratory cupcakes in honour of National Day. Choose from either chocolate or vanilla cupcakes topped with buttercream and festive decorations from falcons to camels to Arabic patterns. The cupcakes cost Dh17 each. For delivery call 04 350 5440. Courtesy of Magnolia
    Magnolia Bakery in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has created celebratory cupcakes in honour of National Day. Choose from either chocolate or vanilla cupcakes topped with buttercream and festive decorations from falcons to camels to Arabic patterns. The cupcakes cost Dh17 each. For delivery call 04 350 5440. Courtesy of Magnolia
  • Of course you already have a cutting board. Maybe you have several. But do you have one in the shape of the UAE? Thought not. Dh380 O’de rose is located at Villa 999, Al Wasl Road, Dubai. Visit 04 348 7990 or visit www.o-derose.com Courtesy O’de rose
    Of course you already have a cutting board. Maybe you have several. But do you have one in the shape of the UAE? Thought not. Dh380 O’de rose is located at Villa 999, Al Wasl Road, Dubai. Visit 04 348 7990 or visit www.o-derose.com Courtesy O’de rose
  • Inspire envy and respect with the Perlota Birds of Freedom falcon necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and white diamonds. Available exclusively at s*uce ROCKS. Price available upon request.
    Inspire envy and respect with the Perlota Birds of Freedom falcon necklace in 18-carat yellow gold and white diamonds. Available exclusively at s*uce ROCKS. Price available upon request.
  • Falcon glove by Mont Blanc. Courtesy of The Galleria
    Falcon glove by Mont Blanc. Courtesy of The Galleria
  • Taking inspiration from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, IWC has launched a limited edition timepiece. The luxury item is an IWC Siderale and all elements are custom-made. As little as five watches will be created to order at a price of around Dh3,000,000. For more information or to book a private consultation go to www.iwc.com
    Taking inspiration from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, IWC has launched a limited edition timepiece. The luxury item is an IWC Siderale and all elements are custom-made. As little as five watches will be created to order at a price of around Dh3,000,000. For more information or to book a private consultation go to www.iwc.com
  • Limited edition Emporio Armani timepiece. Courtesy of The Galleria
    Limited edition Emporio Armani timepiece. Courtesy of The Galleria

UAE

Gift ideas for National Day - in pictures

Rebecca McLaughlin

November 30, 2014

  • English
  • Arabic

Designers in the UAE keep outdoing themselves in coming up with ways for residents to show their patriotism on National Day. Here are a few of our favourites – some affordable, some aspirational – celebrating the 43rd edition.

rduane@thenational.ae

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