UAE National Day flowers (2 December): office displays, bulk orders and timing

# Key takeaways

• UAE National Day is on 2 December. Red, green, white and black arrangements mark the day, with black usually brought in through ribbons, wraps or foliage.
• Office reception flowers are available as a weekly subscription from AED 349 a week, or AED 649 a week for three arrangements, with a monthly VAT invoice.
• Event florals for a National Day celebration start from AED 2,500, with centrepieces from AED 350 per table and 7 to 14 days' notice.
• Deliveries run 7 days a week including public holidays, but offices are often closed over the long weekend, so deliver before it starts.

For UAE National Day on 2 December, the most popular flowers are arrangements in the colours of the flag, and companies and schools usually order them for reception desks, events and client gifts. The main planning point is timing: the public holidays around National Day often create a long weekend, so office displays need to arrive before offices close. This guide covers colours, displays, bulk orders and a checklist to get it right.

# Flag colours in flowers

The UAE flag's red, green, white and black translate into arrangements in a few ways:

• Red: red roses are the natural choice and are available in every size, from 12 stems (AED 159) to 100 (AED 799).
• White: white roses or seasonal white flowers balance the red and brighten a reception desk.
• Green: foliage, greenery and green-toned seasonal flowers provide the base.
• Black: truly black flowers are rare, so black is usually added through ribbon, wrapping or a dark vase, subject to availability.

When you order, say "National Day colours" and the florist builds around those. Arrangements are handcrafted and delivered by Servia's vetted partner florists and may vary slightly with seasonal availability.

# Office reception displays

A reception arrangement is the most visible National Day gesture a company can make. There are two ways to do it:

A subscription is worth considering if you want fresh flowers through December and into the new year. It comes with a fixed delivery day, can be paused at any time and is billed with a monthly VAT invoice, which keeps finance teams happy. Subscriptions start within 3 working days, so set one up in late November for a display that is in place well before 2 December.

# Bulk orders for companies and schools

Companies often send National Day flowers to clients, partner offices or every desk on a floor. Schools order for reception, classroom celebrations and staff thank-yous. A few principles keep bulk orders manageable:

• Send one list. On WhatsApp, share each recipient's name, address, area and card message. Servia replies with options and a single confirmed total before payment.
• Standardise the design. One arrangement type across all recipients is quicker to prepare and more consistent than a different design for each.
• Check the delivery fee per address. Dubai deliveries are AED 20 and free above AED 250; Sharjah AED 25 and Ajman AED 30, both free above AED 300.
• Allow extra time for large rose counts. 100-stem arrangements normally need ordering by 2 PM on the day, but for bulk National Day orders, a few days' notice is far safer.

For a larger celebration with centrepieces, a stage display or a flower wall, event florals need 7 to 14 days' notice, and anything above AED 8,000 is a custom quote. See event management for the wider event, and photography if you want the day captured.

# Planning around the long weekend

National Day often sits inside a public holiday period, which can create a long weekend. Servia delivers 7 days a week including public holidays, so home deliveries on 2 December itself are fine. Offices, however, may be closed.

For office displays, aim for the last working day before the holiday. In busy business districts such as Business Bay, DIFC and Downtown, book a fixed 2-hour slot (+AED 20) so the arrangement arrives while reception is staffed and before any early finish. For deliveries to staff homes in areas such as Al Barsha over the holiday itself, standard delivery works well, with a same-day cut-off of 6 PM in Dubai.

# Pre-order checklist

1. Confirm the date: the last working day before the holiday for offices, or 2 December for homes.
2. Choose the design: rose box, bouquet or subscription, in National Day colours.
3. List every address: recipient name, company, floor, area and a map pin.
4. Write card messages: "Happy National Day" or كل عام والإمارات بخير (may the UAE be well every year), plus the company name.
5. Pick a delivery window: standard or a fixed 2-hour slot for offices.
6. Ask for photos if needed: a photo on WhatsApp before dispatch is available on request, useful for approving a design before it goes out.
7. Confirm the total: Servia confirms the order and the final total, including delivery, before payment.

Order online on the flower delivery page or on WhatsApp.

# FAQ

Can a company get one invoice for many National Day deliveries?

For one-off orders, Servia confirms a combined total for all recipients before payment. For weekly office subscriptions, companies receive a monthly VAT invoice, which is often the simplest route if flowers will continue after National Day.

How far ahead should schools order National Day flowers?

For a few reception arrangements, a week's notice is comfortable. For event florals, centrepieces or displays for an assembly, allow 7 to 14 days so the florist can source enough stems in the right colours.

Can black be included in a flower arrangement?

Yes, usually through black ribbon, wrap or a dark vase rather than the flowers themselves, since naturally black flowers are rare. Ask when you order, and the florist will suggest what is available that week.

Will deliveries run on National Day itself?

Yes. Deliveries run 7 days a week, including public holidays. The standard same-day cut-off applies, so for Dubai order by 6 PM, and remember that many offices will be closed.