Dashain Gifts

Dashain is the longest and most important festival for Nepali families, usually celebrated over fifteen days in September or October. It honours the victory of good over evil and, above all, brings families together to receive tika and blessings from their elders. For the Nepali community in the UAE, Dashain is a time to reunite with relatives, share festive meals and send greetings home. This collection gathers Dashain gifts, from warm woody perfumes and sandalwood to bakhoor and gift sets for the family.

Buy Dashain Gifts Online in the UAE

For Nepali families in the UAE, Dashain is the festival that everyone tries to mark properly, even far from home. The jamara is sown on Ghatasthapana, new clothes are bought, goat curry and sel roti are planned, and on Vijaya Dashami the elders place red tika and jamara on the foreheads of the younger generation and give blessings. You can buy perfume online in the UAE from 11:11 to prepare gifts for the elders who give tika, the relatives you visit and the friends who share the feast in Dubai, Sharjah or Abu Dhabi.

Our 50ml Eau de Parfum is made with up to 30% perfume oil and designed to be long-lasting, which suits the long days of tika visits when you move from one family's home to the next. It is AED 75 (was AED 99), and you can pay by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara. For a ready-made present, choose from our perfume gift sets, or see every festival we cover on the special occasion perfumes and gifts page.

Dashain Traditions and Gifting in the UAE

Dashain begins with Ghatasthapana, when barley seeds are sown to grow into jamara, the sacred yellow shoots worn during the festival. The days that follow are dedicated to the goddess Durga, and the most important day is Vijaya Dashami. On this day, elders place red tika on the foreheads of younger family members, tuck jamara behind their ears, and give blessings, often with a gift of money called dakshina. Families visit relatives for days afterwards to receive tika from every elder.

Dashain is also known for kite flying, bamboo swings, new clothes and family feasts. In the UAE, many Nepalis work far from home, so community gatherings, phone calls and gifts carry special meaning. A gift for an elder, a host or a friend is a thoughtful way to share Dashain blessings. Perfume and bakhoor are respectful choices: they feel personal and generous, and they bring warmth to the home during the festival.

Dashain Perfume Gifts for Him

For fathers, uncles and brothers, a deep woody or amber scent feels dignified and festive, ideal for tika day and family visits.

The men who give tika, fathers, grandfathers and older uncles, often wear a daura suruwal and dhaka topi for the day, and a deeper scent suits that formality. Our perfume gifts for him include amber, sandalwood and warm spice that feel respectful. A younger brother flying kites on the roof, or a cousin playing cards late into the night, might prefer a lighter scent from our men's perfumes, fresher for the warm UAE autumn.

Dashain Perfume Gifts for Her

For mothers, sisters and friends, warm florals and soft sweet scents complement new festive clothes and the joyful mood of family gatherings.

Red is the colour of Dashain, from the tika to the new sari or kurta, so warm florals and rose-led scents feel right for mothers, aunts and sisters. Our perfume gifts for her bring together rose, jasmine and soft vanilla-musk blends that last through a day of greeting relatives. For a daughter-in-law preparing the feast or a friend who joins your family for tika, the full women's perfumes range offers both everyday and evening choices.

Gifts for the Home: Bakhoor and Air Fresheners

During the tika days the front door barely closes: relatives arrive in their best clothes, the mother of the house serves sel roti and tea, and the jamara sits in its corner after ten days of growing in the dark. Our bakhoor, presented in a black cube box, gives the living room a warm, temple-like scent for the visitors, and an air freshener keeps the kitchen and entrance fresh after a day of cooking for the whole family.

Choose Dashain Gifts by Scent Family

Dashain falls in the cooler weeks of autumn, so our woody perfumes are a natural fit, with cedar, amber and soft spice notes that feel warm and grounded. For elders and hosts, our sandalwood perfumes bring a creamy, calming warmth that suits a festival rooted in family blessings.

Dashain's own rituals suggest scents: the fresh green of the jamara shoots points to a clean herbal note, the incense and marigolds offered to Durga suit a warm resinous or floral blend, and the cool mountain air many Nepalis remember from home calls for a crisp wood.

Best-Sellers and Dashain Gift Ideas

With so many relatives and friends to honour, it helps to have a few dependable picks. Our best perfumes in the UAE are the scents customers buy again and again, a safe choice for colleagues and friends who celebrate alongside you. For the father or grandfather who places the tika, our gifts for dad page narrows the choice. Ideas: sandalwood for an elder, a rose perfume for a mother, a fresh discovery-style set for a nephew who has just started work in the UAE.

Gift Sets, Perfume Boxes and Discovery Sets

With tika visits stretching over several days and many elders to honour, a perfume box lets you bring a fitting gift to every household without repeating yourself. Younger relatives who receive dakshina often enjoy a perfume discovery set in return, a fun way to try several scents through the festival. Each perfume comes in our white gift tube, ready to give after the tika.

Dashain Gift Delivery Across the UAE

Dashain runs for about fifteen days, and the most important moment is Vijaya Dashami, the main tika day. Delivery is free across the UAE and most orders arrive within 2 business days, so order in the first week of the festival to reach elders in Dubai, cousins in Abu Dhabi and friends in Sharjah in time for the blessings.

Why Choose 11:11 Perfume for Dashain

Receiving tika is a moment of respect, and the gift you give in return should match it. An 11:11 perfume is an elegant way to say thank you to an elder: 50ml Eau de Parfum for AED 75 (was AED 99), protected by our Golden Guarantee. Because we are a UAE brand selling online, you can send gifts to several households in one order with free delivery and cash on delivery.

How to Choose the Right Dashain Gift

A Dashain gift should show respect and gratitude. Choose woody or sandalwood scents for elders, warm florals for the women of the family, and bakhoor for the home that welcomes relatives for tika.

• For elders who give tika: sandalwood or a deep woody scent.
• For mothers and aunts: a warm floral to match new festive clothes.
• For younger relatives: a fresh scent or discovery set to enjoy through the holidays.
• For the host family: bakhoor for the days of tika visits.

Dashain is followed closely by more festivals: Tihar, the festival of lights, comes a few weeks later, so see our Tihar gifts. Indian friends celebrate Dussehra alongside Vijaya Dashami, and Diwali gifts follow in the same season.

FAQs

When is Dashain?
Dashain follows the lunar calendar and usually falls in September or October. The festival lasts about fifteen days, with Vijaya Dashami, the main tika day, on the tenth day.

What is a good Dashain gift?
New clothes, sweets and gifts for the home are traditional. A woody or sandalwood perfume, bakhoor or a gift set is a respectful present for elders and hosts.

My parents live in Al Ain and I am in Dubai. Can I still send their Dashain gift?
Yes. We ship free to every emirate, so you can order from Dubai and have a perfume or bakhoor box delivered straight to their door in Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah or anywhere else before the tika day.

What should I give elders who place tika on Vijaya Dashami?
A sandalwood or deep woody perfume, or bakhoor for their home, is a respectful way to thank elders for their blessings. Gift sets work well when you are visiting several elders over the festival.

When should I order to have gifts ready for Vijaya Dashami?
Delivery is free across the UAE and most orders arrive within 2 business days. Ordering in the first week of Dashain leaves plenty of time before the main tika day.

Is perfume a good gift for younger relatives at Dashain?
Yes. Alongside the dakshina they receive from elders, a fresh perfume or a discovery set is a fun gift for nieces, nephews and younger cousins. Our 50ml Eau de Parfum is AED 75 (was AED 99).

Do I need a card to order Dashain gifts?
No. Many customers simply pay the courier in cash on arrival. Card payments and Tabby or Tamara instalments are accepted too.

Can I carry the gift to several tika visits?
Yes. Perfumes arrive in a sturdy white gift tube and bakhoor in a black cube box, so they travel well between homes.