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Valentine's Day in UAE: Some shops sell roses for up to Dh40,000 in lavish display of love
Online retailers have also been seeing a surge in demand for Valentine's-themed gifts
- PUBLISHED: Thu 13 Feb 2025, 5:30 AM
Would you surprise your Valentine with a breathtaking floral spectacle spanning from floor to ceiling, crafted from over 2,500 handpicked roses? Or indulge with a chocolate box worth to sweeten the romance?
On the day of love, UAE businesses are offering extravagant and luxurious gifts for those looking to make a grand gesture this Valentine’s Day.
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At Rose Art, a recently launched floral studio in Al Quoz, a jaw-dropping installation made entirely of roses, forms a spectacular wave pattern from the ground up to the roof. This floral masterpiece, valued at Dh40,000, is a lavish display of love.
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“The roses used in this installation are special bred varieties,” said Dulish Tennakone, a florist at Rose Art. “We source them from our farm in Armenia. We also cultivate roses imported from the Netherlands before shipping them to the UAE every week.”
“These exquisite roses come in various sizes, ranging from petite buds to lush, oversized blooms. Their durability, with proper hydration, extends from seven to nearly 12 days, ensuring that the beauty of these premium flowers lasts well beyond Valentine’s Day,” said Tennakone.
Inside the studio, nearly every flower is cultivated on their farm, including peonies, tulips, and mixed-colour roses, which are then shipped to Dubai to create luxury arrangements.
Chocolates for the season of love
For those who prefer to celebrate with sweet indulgence, chocolates remain an all-time Valentine’s Day favourite. Many luxury chocolate boutiques in the UAE have curated specialised gift sets, available both in-store and online.
Among them, Vocca Chocolates has introduced an exclusive Valentine's Day Cuddle Box — a plush teddy bear paired with a heart-shaped chocolate box — priced at Dh849, making for a lavish yet comforting gift for loved ones.
Online retailers are also seeing a surge in demand for Valentine's-themed gifts.
One of the UAE’s leading gifting platforms, FNP.ae, revealed top-selling items during this season include flower arrangements, customised hampers, chocolates and cakes. Sales of these products see a significant spike compared to other times of the year, with roses continuing to be a timeless favourite.
Emerging trends this year indicate a growing demand for cake-and-flower combos as well as branded gift items and bespoke hampers tailored to individual preferences.
With Valentine’s Day coming up, businesses in the UAE are ensuring they make it special. From stunning flower arrangements and delicious chocolates to curated gifts, there are plenty of ways to celebrate love.
SM Ayaz Zakir is a Senior Correspondent with a flair for extraordinary stories. His playground? Every corner of the UAE. He often ventures into remote corners of the country to capture compelling news and human interest stories.