Farewell Gifts

Say goodbye in style with farewell gifts in the UAE from 11:11 Perfume. In a country where so many people come and go for work and study, farewells are a familiar part of life, whether a colleague is moving to a new company, a friend is relocating overseas or a neighbour is heading home. A long-lasting perfume is a personal, portable gift that travels easily and keeps the memory of your friendship alive every time it is worn.

Every 11:11 perfume is a 50ml EDP with up to 30% perfume oil, presented in a white gift tube, with free delivery across the UAE. Saying goodbye to someone at the end of their career? See retirement gifts.

Buy Farewell Gifts Online in the UAE

11:11 Perfume is a UAE perfume brand that sells online only, so you can choose farewell gifts from home and have them delivered to the door. Every perfume is a 50ml Eau de Parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting, and each one is priced at AED 75 instead of AED 99. Browse this collection, compare scent notes and families, and add as many gifts as you need to one basket. If you are still exploring, the wider perfume online UAE range and our full special occasion perfumes edit show everything we make for life's big moments.

Paying is simple and flexible: choose cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara at checkout. Delivery is free across the UAE and usually arrives within 2 business days.

Farewells in the UAE: Saying Goodbye with a Gift

The UAE is home to people from more than 200 nationalities, so farewells are part of everyday life. Offices hold farewell lunches, friends throw goodbye dinners and neighbours exchange small gifts before a move. A thoughtful gift tells the person their time in the Emirates mattered, and fragrance is one of the most memorable choices because scent is so closely linked to memory.

If a colleague is moving on to a promotion or new role elsewhere, our new job gifts collection works too, and for everyday appreciation see thank you gifts.

Farewell Gifts for Him

For a male colleague, manager or friend, a confident oud, a warm amber or a clean musk is a smart farewell gift. Woody scents feel professional for a new office, while oud is a beautiful reminder of time spent in the Gulf. Browse perfume gifts for him and luxury gifts for men.

Farewell Gifts for Her

For a female colleague, manager or friend, soft rose, floral and musk perfumes are elegant farewell gifts that suit both work and everyday life. A vanilla or amber scent adds warmth for someone moving somewhere cooler. Explore perfume gifts for her and gifts for a friend.

Farewell Gifts for the Home: Bakhoor and Air Fresheners

In the UAE, fragrance is part of hospitality, and a gift for the home is always welcome. Bakhoor comes in a black 11:11 cube box and fills the majlis or living room with warm, smoky scent, while an air freshener keeps rooms smelling fresh every day. Pair either one with a perfume for a thoughtful gift that the whole household can enjoy.

Farewell Gifts by Scent Family

Scent is one of the strongest triggers of memory, which is exactly what you want from a farewell gift. Pick a family that will remind them of you and of their time in the Emirates:

• Oud, a souvenir of the Gulf: for someone leaving the UAE, oud perfumes are the scent most people associate with life here.
• Arabic blends for a cultural keepsake: Arabic perfumes carry the spirit of the souks to a new country.
• Fresh, office-friendly scents: for a colleague moving to a new company, light and clean scents suit any workplace.
• Amber for someone moving somewhere cold: warm amber perfumes are cosy in a European or North American winter.
• Musk for a close friend: soft musk perfumes feel personal and easy to wear daily.

Best Farewell Gift Ideas

• A signature oud: a fragrant memory of the UAE.
• A fresh or musky perfume: safe, versatile and office-friendly.
• A rose perfume: elegant for a female colleague or friend.
• A perfume set from the team: generous and shared.
• Bakhoor: to bring the scent of the Emirates to a new home.

Choose one perfume per person rather than one for the whole household, so the gift feels personal to the friend you are saying goodbye to.

Farewell Gift Sets from the Team

Farewell gifts are often group gifts, collected from a whole department or friendship circle. Perfume gift sets feel more generous than a single bottle and let everyone's contribution count. For someone relocating with their family, a set with perfume and bakhoor brings the scent of the UAE into their new home.

Farewell Gifts from the Office

Most UAE companies mark a colleague's last day with a small gathering. If you are organising the gift, collect contributions early and pick a scent family that fits the person's style. Managers wanting more polished options can browse corporate gifts and gifts for colleagues. Order a few days before the last day so the gift arrives on time.

Perfume Gifting Etiquette in the UAE

Fragrance has a special place in Emirati and Gulf culture, and giving perfume is seen as a sign of respect and affection. When choosing a farewell gift, a few simple habits help the gift land well. Choose a scent family the person already enjoys rather than something very unusual. For elders and formal relationships, traditional oud, amber and musk are always appropriate. For close friends and family, you can be more playful with sweet, floral or fresh notes. Present the perfume in its gift tube with a short handwritten note explaining why you chose it, and if you are visiting someone's home, a box of bakhoor is a gracious gift for the host.

If you are buying for someone you do not know well, a soft musk or a light rose is the safest, most universally loved choice.

Farewell Gifts for Neighbours, Teachers and Friends

Not every farewell happens at the office. Families leaving the UAE often say goodbye to neighbours who shared Iftar, teachers who taught their children and friends from the weekend beach or the school gate. A perfume is a graceful way to thank each of them. Choose a soft musk or rose for a neighbour, a classic oud for a family friend who helped you settle in, and a bright scent for a teacher. Bakhoor makes a lovely farewell gift for a neighbour who often welcomed you into their majlis, because it keeps that tradition of hospitality alive in their home.

Getting a Farewell Gift There Before the Last Day

Farewells usually come with a fixed date: a last working day, a flight or a moving truck. Delivery is free across the UAE and usually takes 2 business days, so order at least a few days before.

• Office farewell in Dubai? Deliver to the office in time for the leaving lunch. See perfume delivery in Dubai.
• Friend leaving from Abu Dhabi? Send it to their home before the packers arrive. See perfume delivery in Abu Dhabi.
• Already moved abroad? We deliver within the UAE only, so send it to a friend here who can pass it on.

Why 11:11 Makes a Good Farewell Gift

• Travel-friendly: a compact 50ml EDP, easy to pack.
• Long-lasting by design: up to 30% perfume oil, so the memory lingers.
• Easy group budgeting: AED 75 per 50ml EDP instead of AED 99.
• Cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara, plus the Golden Guarantee.

How to Choose the Right Farewell Gift

1. Where are they going? Oud for someone leaving the Gulf, fresh scents for a new local job.
2. How close are you? A personal scent for a friend, a safe musk for a colleague.
3. Check the last date and order a few days before.
4. Add a group card with memories from the team.

FAQs

What is a good farewell gift for a colleague?
A long-lasting perfume in a fresh or musky scent is a popular farewell gift for colleagues. It is personal, easy to carry and suits almost anyone.

What farewell gift travels well for someone moving abroad?
A 50ml perfume is compact and light, so it fits easily in a suitcase. Pack it in hand luggage only if it meets the airline's liquid rules.

Can a team give one farewell gift together?
Yes. A perfume set or perfume with bakhoor makes a generous group farewell gift from a whole team.

What should I write with a farewell gift?
A short note naming a favourite memory together and wishing them well in their next chapter makes the perfume feel even more personal.

Is perfume a good farewell gift for a boss?
Yes. A refined oud, amber or musk perfume is a respectful farewell gift for a manager, and a gift set from the whole team makes it feel even more special. It is personal without being overly familiar, which suits a professional relationship.

Can you deliver farewell gifts outside the UAE?
No. We deliver within the UAE only, free to every emirate, so give the gift before your friend leaves.

What farewell gift reminds someone of the UAE?
An oud perfume or a box of bakhoor is a fragrant souvenir of life in the Emirates.

How much is a farewell perfume?
Each 50ml EDP is AED 75 instead of AED 99, payable by cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara.