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Celebrate Emirati Women’s Day With Sweet Surprises And Unique Gifts
Emirati Women’s Day is all about celebrating the amazing women who make the UAE shine, think trailblazers, trendsetters, and everyday heroes rolled into one. Every August 28, the country pauses to honour their creativity, strength, and sheer brilliance. But let’s be real, finding the perfect way to say “you’re awesome” can be a bit of a challenge.
From chic spots to visit to gifts that really wow, here’s a roundup guaranteed to make any Emirati woman feel celebrated
7. Honour inspiring women with Flowwow’s curated Emirati Women’s Day gifts
Flowwow’s gifting marketplace is making it easy to celebrate the women who inspire every day. For Emirati Women’s Day, Flowwow have a hand-picked collection of artisan flower bouquets, indulgent sweets, and limited-edition sets from local UAE brands. Each gift is chosen to reflect the power, grace, and boldness of the women in your life, making it a meaningful way to show appreciation for mothers, sisters, friends, mentors, or colleagues.
6. Treat the special women in your life to handcrafted chocolates at Novikov Café
Novikov Café is marking Emirati Women’s Day with a thoughtful gifting initiative, offering bespoke boxes of handcrafted chocolates that feel like a little piece of luxury wrapped in care. From August 23 to 27, a select group of women will receive the gift personally, and on August 28, all women dining at the café will be treated to the same sweet gesture. It’s a gentle tribute to the women who quietly shape their communities and make the world a better place.
Where: Dubai Mall, Second Floor, Fashion Avenue
When: August 23–27
5. Swap heels for sneakers and level up at Activate, City Centre Mirdif
This Emirati Women’s Day, Activate is giving women the ultimate gaming adventure with a Buy 1 Get 1 offer on their 60-minute experience. Dash, jump, dodge, and play your way through 9 game rooms, 50 games, and 100 levels, from easy to extreme. Plus, from 7PM – 9PM, the arena will be exclusively open to female guests and run by an all-female staff, giving women the world’s first active gaming experience all to themselves.
When & Where: City Centre Mirdif, Second Floor (next to Magic Planet South) | Use code EMWACT for bookings at playactivatemena.com
4. Sweeten the celebration with Ladurée’s limited-edition Emirati Women’s Day macarons
Ladurée is honouring Emirati Women’s Day with beautifully crafted macaron boxes featuring Arabic calligraphy by Emirati artist Eiman Al Kaabi. Each box showcases three powerful words, like Peace, Love, and Faith, that celebrate the strength, resilience, and grace of Emirati women. Available in limited quantities, the collection includes options from 4-piece Napoleon Boxes to 30-piece Prestige S2 boxes, making them perfect gifts or personal keepsakes.
Available from August 20–28 across Ladurée locations: Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue, and Mall of the Emirates.
3. Craft blooms and scents at Third Avenue Boutique’s Emirati Women’s Day workshop
Third Avenue Boutique teams up with Emirati fragrance house Hind Al Oud for an exclusive floral workshop led by acclaimed floral artist Goshá. Taking place on August 23, guests can create personalised floral arrangements inspired by Hind Al Oud’s Unstoppable Summer Edition fragrance, a scent celebrating strength, resilience, and confidence. Set in the boutique’s elegant interiors, the session pairs flowers and fragrance for a multisensory experience, complemented by curated bites from Third Avenue’s menu. Each arrangement becomes a personal expression, honouring the essence of Emirati women.
P.S. Book before you go!
When? Saturday, 23rd August 2025 from 12 PM–2 PM
Where? Third Avenue Boutique, Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall
2. Celebrate Emirati women over Greek & Turkish flavours at AVLU
This Emirati Women’s Day, AVLU Greek & Turkish Cuisine is honouring women with thoughtful touches designed to celebrate their vision, resilience, and grace. On August 28, every Emirati woman dining at AVLU will receive a fresh rose, a complimentary cup of traditional Turkish coffee, and a selection of artisanal Turkish delights. Set within AVLU’s Aegean-inspired interiors, the experience combines authentic flavours, rich culture, and heartfelt appreciation for the women shaping the UAE.
When & Where: Thursday, 28th August 2025 | AVLU Greek & Turkish Cuisine
Call to book: +971 58 552 8582
1. Indulge in a Floral Afternoon Tea at Blume, Dubai Mall
Blume is turning Emirati Women’s Day into a week-long celebration with its limited-time Arabic Afternoon Tea. Guests can enjoy a curated selection of treats like lokma with honey, saffron sfouf, rosewater macarons, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and premium tea blends. Served within Blume’s striking Silk Road-inspired train-carriage interiors, it’s the perfect spot for meaningful conversations and lingering moments.
When? August 25 – 31, 2PM – 6PM daily
Where? Blume, Dubai Mall
How much? AED 250 for two
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