Quick answer: when sending sympathy flowers in the UAE, choose a calm, simple arrangement in white or soft colours, such as white hydrangeas or white roses, and send it to the family’s home rather than to the funeral. Customs differ between families and faiths: in traditional Emirati and many Muslim families, condolences are offered in person over three days and flowers are not part of the tradition, so a visit, a call or a kind message may be more appropriate. If you’re unsure, ask a close friend of the family first.

Knowing what to send when someone has lost a loved one is never easy. This short guide from 800petals will help you get it right in the UAE.

Understand the family’s customs first

The UAE is home to many cultures, and condolence customs vary:

• Emirati and many Muslim families: the condolence period traditionally lasts three days, with family and friends visiting the home to offer sympathy. Flowers are not traditional; visiting, calling or giving to charity in the name of the deceased are more common gestures.
• Many expatriate families: sympathy flowers sent to the home or a memorial service are a familiar and welcome way to show you care.

If you don’t know the family’s wishes, a simple arrangement sent to the home a few days later, with a respectful card, is the gentlest option.

Which flowers to choose

• White hydrangeas: soft, full and calm, with almost no scent. See Moonlight Bloom.
• White roses: a respectful, classic choice. See our White Rose Bouquet.
• Soft, muted colours: cream, pale green and soft lilac feel peaceful.

Avoid bright reds, which usually signal romance, and very strongly scented flowers in a home full of visitors. Our guide to rose colour meanings explains why white is the respectful choice.

When and where to send

1. Send to the home, addressed to the family, rather than to a mosque, hospital or cemetery.
2. Consider timing. Flowers that arrive a few days or a week later often mean more, when the first visitors have gone.
3. Keep it modest. A simple arrangement in a vase or basket is easier for a grieving family than a large display.

What to write on a sympathy card

• “With deepest sympathy. Thinking of you and your family.”
• “Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
• “Wishing you peace and comfort. With love from all of us.”

Send sympathy flowers

See our sympathy and condolence flowers, hand-arranged by expert florists and delivered to homes across Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE, with your card message included.

Frequently asked questions

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Quick answer: to keep roses fresh longer in the UAE, trim 2–3 cm off each stem at an angle, put them in a spotless vase with cool water and flower food, change the water every day or two, and keep the vase out of direct sun and away from AC vents and fruit. With this routine, fresh roses usually stay beautiful for about a week, and often longer.

800petals has been arranging roses since 1992, and these are the same steps professional florists use. They take two minutes a day and make a real difference, especially in summer.

Why roses fade faster in the UAE

Three things shorten a rose’s vase life here:

• Heat. Warm water grows bacteria quickly, and bacteria block the stems so the flower can’t drink.
• Strong sunlight. A sunny windowsill heats the vase and makes petals lose water faster.
• Dry, air-conditioned air. A cold draught from an AC vent pulls moisture out of the petals and leaves.

Every tip below tackles one of these.

7 steps to make your roses last longer

1. Unwrap and trim straight away. Don’t leave the bouquet in its wrapping. Cut 2–3 cm off each stem at a 45° angle with sharp scissors or a knife. The angled cut gives the stem more surface to drink from.
2. Strip the lower leaves. Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line. Leaves in water rot and feed bacteria. You can leave most thorns on, because removing them opens small wounds.
3. Use a clean vase. Wash it with hot soapy water first. A vase that looks clean can still hold bacteria from the last bouquet.
4. Add cool water and flower food. Fill the vase about two-thirds with cool (not icy) water. If your bouquet came with a flower food sachet, stir it in.
5. Change the water every day or two. In summer, daily is best. Each time, trim another 1 cm off the stems so they keep drinking.
6. Choose the right spot. Keep roses out of direct sun and at least a metre or two from AC vents, the TV and kitchen appliances. Keep them away from the fruit bowl too: ripening fruit gives off ethylene gas, which makes flowers age faster.
7. Give them a cool night. If you can, move the vase to the coolest room in the house overnight.

How to revive drooping roses

If a rose head starts to bend, it usually has an air bubble or blockage in the stem. Re-cut the stem under running water, then lay the whole rose in a sink or tray of cool water for 30–60 minutes. Put it back in fresh water afterwards. Many roses perk up within an hour.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Leaving flowers in a hot car, even for a short trip to the shops.
• Topping up old water instead of replacing it.
• Placing the vase next to a window that gets afternoon sun.
• Crowding too many stems into a narrow vase, so they can’t all reach the water.

Start with fresh roses

Care helps, but freshness at delivery matters most. Every 800petals bouquet is hand-arranged by expert florists and delivered across Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE. Browse our fresh flowers, or choose a classic such as 15 Red Roses, roses arranged in a vase or the Classic Rose Box.

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Quick answer: to send flowers in Sharjah or Dubai, choose an arrangement online, enter the recipient’s name, full address and phone number, add a card message and pick a delivery date. At 800petals, delivery is free across Sharjah and Dubai, and orders placed before 4 pm can usually be delivered the same day. Rose bouquets start from AED 90, and you can also order on WhatsApp at +971 50 559 7226.

Sending flowers should be easy, whether it’s a birthday surprise, a thank-you or a last-minute apology. 800petals has been delivering flowers in the UAE since 1992. Here is how it works and how to make sure your flowers arrive perfectly.

How to send flowers, step by step

1. Choose your flowers. Browse by occasion, such as birthday, anniversary or get well soon, or see all flowers and plants.
2. Pick the delivery date and time on the product page: same day, or any date in the future.
3. Write your card message in the “Add a personal message” box on the product page. It is delivered with the flowers.
4. Enter the recipient’s details at checkout: full name, phone number and complete address.
5. Pay and confirm. You’ll receive an order confirmation by email.

Prefer to talk to someone? Message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 559 7226 or use our contact page.

What to include in the delivery address

• Apartments: building name, flat number, street and area, plus a nearby landmark.
• Villas: villa number, community or street name and area.
• Offices: company name, floor and building. Reception opening hours help too.
• Hospitals: the patient’s full name, hospital branch, ward and room number. Read our get well soon guide first.
• Always: a phone number the recipient will answer. The driver may call to confirm the location.

Same-day flower delivery

Orders placed before 4 pm can usually be delivered the same day in Sharjah and Dubai. On the busiest days of the year, such as Valentine’s Day (14 February) and Mother’s Day in the UAE (21 March), order a day or two ahead for the best choice. See our guides to Valentine’s roses and Mother’s Day flowers.

How much do flowers cost in Sharjah and Dubai?

Here are typical prices at 800petals at the time of writing. Delivery within Sharjah and Dubai is free.

Prices can change, so check the product page for the latest price.

Tips for flowers that arrive looking perfect

• Choose a vase, box or basket if the recipient may not have a vase.
• Get them indoors quickly. Flowers don’t like the UAE heat, so ask the recipient to put them somewhere cool.
• Share our care tips on keeping roses fresh and looking after hydrangeas.

Frequently asked questions

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Quick answer: the best flowers for a UAE office or reception are long-lasting, lightly scented blooms such as hydrangeas, orchids, roses and seasonal mixed arrangements, refreshed every week. For desks and meeting rooms, low-maintenance plants like ZZ plants and snake plants work well. A regular weekly or fortnightly flower delivery keeps the space looking fresh without anyone in the office having to manage it.

First impressions start at reception. Fresh flowers make an office, clinic or hotel lobby feel cared for, and customers notice. 800petals has supplied flowers to businesses since 1992; here is what works best.

Why fresh flowers are worth it in an office

• A better first impression for clients and visitors at reception.
• A calmer, more welcoming space for staff and patients.
• A consistent brand feel, using colours that match your logo or interior.

Best flowers for offices and receptions

Avoid strongly scented flowers such as lilies in closed meeting rooms and clinics, where some people may be sensitive to fragrance or pollen.

Plants for desks and meeting rooms

For areas without much natural light, plants often work better than cut flowers. The ZZ plant and snake plant cope with air-conditioning and low light and need little water. Read our guide to easy indoor plants for UAE spaces, or see our office plant services.

Weekly flowers vs one-off arrangements

• Weekly or fortnightly delivery keeps reception looking its best all the time. The florist replaces the arrangement before it fades, so no one in the office has to change water or clear up.
• One-off arrangements suit meetings, launches, visits and special days.

We supply fresh flowers to offices, hotels and clinics on a regular schedule. To arrange a weekly delivery, message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 559 7226 or use our contact page.

Order office flowers

For one-off orders, browse our office arrangements and meeting flowers, such as Moonlight Bloom white hydrangea or the Two Toned Hydrangea. All are hand-arranged by expert florists and delivered across Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE.

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Quick answer: the best flowers for a new baby in the UAE are soft, lightly scented blooms such as hydrangeas, roses, peonies and carnations, in pink, blue, white or pastel shades. Keep the arrangement compact and easy to carry home, avoid strongly scented or pollen-heavy flowers like lilies, and check with the hospital before sending, because some maternity wards don’t allow fresh flowers.

Flowers are one of the most popular ways to congratulate new parents in the UAE. Here is how to choose well, from the florists at 800petals.

The best flowers for new parents

• Hydrangeas. Big, soft and cloud-like, with almost no scent. A white hydrangea such as Moonlight Bloom suits a boy or a girl, and a two-toned hydrangea adds gentle colour.
• Roses. Soft pink, white or cream roses say “welcome” beautifully. Baskets like the Gypsy Rose Basket are easy to place on a table.
• Peonies. Full and romantic, with a light scent. The Pink Peony Basket is a favourite for baby girls.
• Carnations. Long-lasting and cheerful. Pretty in Pink is a simple, sweet choice.
• Potted orchids or plants. They last for weeks, which busy new parents appreciate.

Colours: boy, girl or a surprise

• Baby girl: blush pink, soft peach and white.
• Baby boy: blue or purple hydrangeas mixed with white.
• Not sure, or twins: white, cream and pastel mixes always work.

Flowers to avoid

• Strongly scented flowers, such as lilies and tuberose. New mothers can be sensitive to strong smells, and lily pollen stains and can bother people with allergies.
• Very large arrangements. Hospital rooms are small, and parents have to carry everything home with the baby.

Sending flowers to a hospital in the UAE

Policies differ between hospitals, and even between wards in the same hospital. Some maternity and intensive care units don’t accept fresh flowers, to protect mothers and newborns from pollen and bacteria in vase water.

1. Call the ward first and ask if fresh flowers are allowed.
2. Have the mother’s full name and room number ready for the delivery.
3. Choose a compact arrangement in a basket or box, so there’s no vase to spill.
4. If flowers aren’t allowed, send them to the family home to arrive the day they return.

What to write on the card

• “Welcome to the world, little one! Congratulations to you both.”
• “Mabrook on your beautiful baby girl. Wishing your family every happiness.”
• “So happy for you. Can’t wait to meet the newest member of the family.”

Order new baby flowers

See our full new baby flowers collection. Every arrangement is hand-made by expert florists and delivered to homes and hospitals across Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE, with your card message included.

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Quick answer: bright, cheerful, lightly scented flowers are best for someone who is recovering: yellow flowers, gerberas, hydrangeas and mixed roses that arrive in a vase. Check with the hospital before you send, because rules vary and some units, such as intensive care, may not allow flowers. If they are recovering at home, an easy-care plant is a get well gift that lasts.

When someone you care about is unwell, flowers are a simple way to say you’re thinking of them. Here is how to choose the right ones and make sure they arrive, from the florists at 800petals.

The best get well soon flowers

• Yellow flowers: yellow is the colour of cheer and sunshine. Yellow Glory mixes daffodils and tulips.
• Gerberas: big, happy daisies in bright colours. Try the Gerbera and Rose Arrangement.
• Hydrangeas: full and calming, with almost no scent. See Moonlight Bloom or read more about hydrangeas.
• Flowers in a vase: a hospital room rarely has a spare vase. Rainbow Radiance arrives ready to display.
• Soft pastels: gentle and soothing, like Pink Whisper.

See all our get well soon flowers.

What to avoid

• Strong scents such as lilies and tuberose, which can bother patients and staff in a small room.
• Very large arrangements. Hospital rooms are small, and some hospitals ask that big arrangements are not left in corridors.
• Loose bouquets that need a vase, unless you know there is one to hand.
• Potted plants in hospital. Some hospitals don’t allow soil on the wards. Save plants for when the person is home.

Sending flowers to a hospital in Dubai or Sharjah

1. Check the rules first. Each hospital sets its own policy. Intensive care and some specialist units often don’t accept flowers, so call the ward or check the hospital’s visitor guide.
2. Give full details: the patient’s full name as registered, the hospital name and branch, the ward and room number.
3. Deliver during visiting hours so the flowers can be taken straight to the room.
4. Keep it compact. A small arrangement in a vase or basket is easiest for nurses to place.
5. Sign the card clearly, so they know who the flowers are from.

If they’re recovering at home

A plant keeps the good wishes going long after cut flowers fade. Easy-care choices like the ZZ plant and snake plant need very little attention. Read our guide to easy indoor plants for UAE homes, see our orchid care tips, or browse all indoor plants.

Get well card message ideas

• “Get well soon. Thinking of you and sending lots of love.”
• “Wishing you a speedy recovery. We miss you!”
• “Rest up and feel better soon. The office isn’t the same without you.”
• “Sending healing thoughts and a little sunshine your way.”

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Quick answer: for a partner’s birthday, choose red or pink roses; for your mother, soft pink peonies or a flower basket; for a friend, bright yellow or mixed colours; and for a colleague, a neat mixed bouquet or a potted plant. Add a short personal card message and plan delivery for the morning so the flowers arrive before the celebrations start.

Birthday flowers are easy to get right once you match them to the person. Here is a simple guide from the florists at 800petals.

Birthday flowers by relationship

Ideas from our birthday collection

• For a partner: 15 Red Roses, or the 100 Red Roses Bouquet for a milestone birthday.
• For Mum: the Pink Peony Basket or the Large Floral Symphony Basket.
• For a friend: Sunny Skies and Purple Haze, with yellow roses and gerberas.
• For anyone: Rainbow Radiance, mixed roses that arrive ready in a vase.

Not sure what each colour means? See our guide to rose colour meanings.

Tips for a perfect birthday delivery

1. Order a day ahead if you want a specific design, especially around weekends and public holidays.
2. Choose morning delivery so the flowers are there before lunch or the party.
3. Double-check the address and phone number of the person receiving the flowers, including building name and flat number.
4. Arrange for a vase. If they may not have one, choose flowers already in a vase, box or basket.
5. Write a personal message. A line that sounds like you means more than a long generic wish.

Birthday card message ideas

• “Happy birthday to my favourite person. Here’s to your best year yet.”
• “Happy birthday, Mum. Thank you for everything, today and always.”
• “Wishing you a day as bright as these flowers. Happy birthday!”
• “Happy birthday from all of us at the office. Enjoy your day!”

Order birthday flowers

Browse our full birthday flowers collection, hand-arranged by expert florists and delivered across Sharjah, Dubai and the UAE. To keep them looking fresh for longer, share our tips on keeping roses fresh in the UAE heat.

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Quick answer: red roses mean romantic love, pink roses mean admiration and gratitude, white roses mean new beginnings and respect, yellow roses mean friendship and joy, and peach roses mean thanks. Choose red for anniversaries and Valentine’s Day, pink for mothers, birthdays and new babies, white for weddings and sympathy, and yellow for friends and get-well wishes.

Roses are our most requested flower at 800petals. Here is a simple guide to what each colour says, so your bouquet sends the right message.

Rose colour meanings at a glance

Red roses: love

The classic way to say “I love you”. Red roses are the natural choice for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and romantic surprises. Try 15 Red Roses, the Classic Rose Box, or go all out with the 100 Red Roses Bouquet.

Pink roses: admiration and thanks

Softer than red, pink roses say “I appreciate you”. They are perfect for mothers, sisters, friends and new parents. See Pink & Ivory or the 30 Pink Roses bouquet.

White roses: new beginnings and respect

White roses feel calm and elegant. They are popular at weddings and for new babies, and they are also a respectful choice to express sympathy. See our White Rose Bouquet.

Yellow roses: friendship and joy

Bright and cheerful, yellow roses are ideal for friends, colleagues and anyone who needs a lift. Sunny Skies and Purple Haze pairs yellow roses with gerberas.

Red and white, or mixed colours

Red and white roses together are a traditional symbol of unity, so they suit weddings and anniversaries. See Classic Charm. A mix of colours, like Rainbow Radiance, simply says “celebrate”.

Does the number of roses matter?

Some people like to choose a number with meaning. These are popular traditions rather than strict rules:

• 1 rose: love at first sight, or “you’re the one”.
• 12 roses: a classic declaration of love.
• 25 roses: congratulations, or a big celebration.
• 100 roses: complete devotion. A true grand gesture.

Order roses in Sharjah and Dubai

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Quick answer: red roses are the classic anniversary flower for any year. For something more personal, each wedding anniversary also has a traditional flower: carnations for the 1st, sunflowers for the 3rd, hydrangeas for the 4th, daisies for the 5th, daffodils for the 10th, tulips for the 11th, peonies for the 12th, roses for the 15th, irises for the 25th and yellow roses with violets for the 50th.

An anniversary is the perfect excuse to say “I’d do it all again”. Matching the flowers to the year you’re celebrating adds a thoughtful touch. Here is a simple guide from the florists at 800petals.

Traditional anniversary flowers by year

The lists vary a little between sources, and not every flower is in season in the UAE all year, so treat them as inspiration rather than rules.

Other ways to choose anniversary flowers

• One rose per year: a sweet idea for early anniversaries. See what each number of roses means.
• Their favourite colour or flower: nothing is more personal.
• The flowers from your wedding day: recreate the bouquet or centrepieces.
• A big gesture for a big year: the 100 Red Roses Bouquet or the Luxury Red Roses hatbox.

Browse our full anniversary flowers collection.

Anniversary card message ideas

• “Happy anniversary. Every year with you is my favourite.”
• “Ten years, and I’d still choose you every day.”
• “To my partner in everything. Here’s to many more.”
• “Happy anniversary to the two of you, from all of us.” (for parents or friends)

Anniversary delivery tips

1. Surprise them at work. Include the company name, floor and a contact number so reception can find them quickly.
2. Plan the timing. Morning delivery means the flowers are there all day; evening delivery can set the scene for dinner.
3. Keep them looking good. Share our tips on keeping roses fresh in the UAE heat.

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Quick answer: to keep an orchid flowering in a UAE home, give it bright but indirect light, water it about once a week by soaking the roots and letting them drain fully, keep it away from AC vents, and never let it sit in water. When the flowers drop, cut the stem above the second node and a healthy orchid can bloom again within a few months.

Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are one of the longest-lasting gifts you can send. With the right care, the flowers stay for weeks, often months. Here is how to look after one in a UAE apartment or office.

Light: bright, but never direct sun

Orchids like the light from a window without the sun hitting the leaves. In the UAE, direct afternoon sun through glass is strong enough to scorch them. A spot near an east-facing window, or a metre or two back from a bright window, is ideal. Dark green, floppy leaves mean too little light; yellow or scorched patches mean too much.

Water: soak, drain, then wait

1. Check the roots first. Silvery-white roots mean it’s time to water. Green roots mean they still have water.
2. Soak, don’t sprinkle. Run room-temperature water through the pot for a minute, or stand the inner pot in a bowl of water for 10 minutes.
3. Drain completely. Let all the water run out before putting it back in its decorative pot. Standing water rots the roots.
4. Repeat about once a week. In a cool, air-conditioned room it may need less; near a sunny window, a little more.

Skip the popular “ice cube” trick. Room-temperature water is gentler on a tropical plant.

Air conditioning and humidity

Orchids come from humid forests, and AC dries the air. Keep them at least 1.5–2 metres from vents, and consider standing the pot on a tray of pebbles with a little water (the pot should sit above the water, not in it). Grouping plants together also helps.

When the flowers fall

Don’t throw the plant away. Once the last flower drops, cut the stem about 1 cm above the second node (the small bump on the stem) counting up from the base. Many orchids send out a new flower spike from there. If the stem turns brown, cut it off at the base and let the plant rest and grow new leaves.

Feeding and repotting

• Use a weak orchid fertiliser every third or fourth watering while the plant is growing or flowering.
• Repot every one to two years into fresh orchid bark, ideally after flowering. Never use normal potting soil.

Orchids from 800petals

Orchids make elegant gifts for new homes, offices and anyone who prefers something that lasts longer than cut flowers. See the White Orchid Bowl or the Double Stemmed Pink Orchid. If you’d rather send cut flowers, try the Orchid Elegance arrangement, or browse all our indoor plants. For other easy plants, read our guide to easy indoor plants for UAE apartments.

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