Gifts for Colleague

Buy gifts for colleagues online in the UAE

The people you work with see you more than almost anyone else, and in UAE offices – where teams bring together people from dozens of countries – small gestures go a long way. Finding gifts for colleagues that are thoughtful, inclusive and work-appropriate is not always easy. A quality perfume is one of the best solutions: it is useful, it suits men and women of every background and it feels personal without being too personal. At 11:11 Perfume you can choose a perfume gift for a colleague or a whole team from more than one hundred long-lasting eau de parfum fragrances, discovery sets and bakhoor, with free delivery across the Emirates.

Every 50ml bottle is an eau de parfum with up to 30% perfume oil, designed to be long-lasting, and costs AED 75 (was AED 99). Because every perfume is the same price, it is simple to buy fair, matching gifts for a whole department or to split the cost of a bigger present. This page brings together office-friendly scents – clean musks, fresh citrus, soft florals and refined woods – alongside richer choices for celebrations. For more ideas by gender, visit our gifts for men and gifts for women hubs.

Gift ideas for colleagues by occasion

Workplace birthdays are the most common reason to buy for a co-worker – see our birthday gifts. When a colleague is promoted or joins a new company, choose from our new job and promotion gifts. When someone leaves the team or the UAE, our farewell gifts are the most searched way to say goodbye, and for long-serving colleagues our retirement gifts mark a lifetime of work.

Life events matter too: celebrate a colleague's engagement with our engagement gifts or a new arrival with our new baby gifts. Many UAE teams exchange perfume and bakhoor for Eid gifts and Ramadan gifts, and celebrate together at Diwali, Christmas and New Year. To thank a colleague who helped you, choose from our thank you gifts. For larger company orders, see our corporate gifts. Every celebration is collected on our special occasion perfumes and gifts page.

Choose office-friendly scent families

In a shared workspace, the best perfume is pleasant up close and never overpowering. These families are the safest choices for colleagues:

• Clean and fresh: citrus, green notes and light aquatics. Explore our fresh perfumes.
• Soft and comforting: white musk and powdery notes loved across the Gulf. See our musk perfumes.
• Refined woods: cedar, vetiver and sandalwood for a polished professional feel. Try our woody perfumes.
• Light florals: jasmine, orange blossom and soft rose. Choose from our floral perfumes.
• For everyone: when you are buying for a mixed team, our unisex perfumes make choosing simple.

Our curated office perfumes collection brings these together in one place.

Best-selling perfume gift ideas for co-workers

For male colleagues, fresh woody aromatics and fruity chypres with apple and birch are the most popular – see the best perfumes for men. For female colleagues, fruity florals, soft musks and elegant white florals are the favourites – see the best perfumes for women. If your colleague works long hours, choose from our long lasting perfumes for men or long lasting perfumes for women.

Team gifts, Secret Santa and group orders

Organising a Secret Santa, a farewell collection or end-of-year gifts for your department? A single price per perfume keeps every gift equal, and one order means one delivery to the office. A perfume discovery set is a fun gift when you do not know a colleague well, while our perfume box and gift sets and wider perfume gift sets are ideal when the whole team contributes to one bigger present. Every perfume arrives in a white 11:11 gift tube.

Buying for your manager instead? See our dedicated gifts for boss page. For colleagues who have become close friends, browse our gifts for friends.

For the desk and home: bakhoor and air fresheners

A box of bakhoor in a black 11:11 cube box is a respected gift in Emirati and Gulf culture, ideal for Ramadan and Eid. For colleagues who have just moved home, our air fresheners are a practical, welcome extra.

Workplace gift etiquette in the UAE

Keep gifts inclusive and appropriate. Perfume and bakhoor are widely welcomed in UAE workplaces, but choose balanced, office-friendly scents for daily wear. Respect the occasions your colleagues celebrate, check your company's gift policy and keep group gifts equal so no one feels left out. A short, friendly card is the perfect finishing touch.

Gift budget guide

A single 50ml eau de parfum at AED 75 is a generous gift from one person or a Secret Santa. A discovery set or a perfume with bakhoor works well for farewells and promotions. For retirements and big milestones, a team-funded gift set feels truly special. Pay with cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara.

One bulk order, one office drop-off

Buying ten Secret Santa gifts or a farewell present for a colleague in another branch? Put everything in a single order and send it to whoever is organising – we deliver free to offices, co-working spaces and business parks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Al Ain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain within 2 business days. If a colleague in a different emirate is leaving, you can ship their gift straight to their branch instead. Order through our online perfume store for the UAE in a coffee break – there is no shop to visit.

Tip: book the delivery for a weekday when the organiser is in, and leave a day spare before the farewell lunch.

Why office organisers choose 11:11

Whoever collects money for a colleague's gift wants a fixed, fair price and zero drama. Every 11:11 perfume costs the same AED 75 (was AED 99), so the maths is easy and nobody feels their gift was smaller. Office-friendly scents with up to 30% perfume oil last through a full working day without overpowering the open-plan floor. White 11:11 gift tubes mean the gifts look the same quality when exchanged side by side. And if a colleague would prefer a different scent, our Golden Guarantee lets them return it without anyone needing to know.

How to choose a perfume for a colleague

Think about the person and the workplace. If you share a desk area, choose something light and clean they can wear every day. If you know they love rich scents, an oud or amber fragrance for evenings shows you paid attention.

When you do not know a colleague's taste, stay with versatile families: fresh woody for men, soft musk or fruity floral for women, or a unisex scent for anyone. A discovery set is also a safe, fun option.

Finally, keep the message simple and warm – a thank you for their help, congratulations on their news or good luck for their next chapter.

Gift message ideas for colleagues

A simple card makes a team gift feel personal. Try "Thank you for being such a great teammate", "Congratulations on your promotion – well deserved", "We'll miss you – good luck in your next adventure" or "Happy birthday from all of us". For farewells, invite each colleague to add one line; it becomes a keepsake they will take with them.

Gifts for colleagues leaving the UAE

Farewells are frequent in the Emirates, where many professionals move between countries. A perfume is an ideal goodbye gift because it is easy to pack and brings back memories of the UAE wherever they go. Choose a scent with a local character – oud, amber, rose or musk – or a box of bakhoor, so every use reminds them of the team. Order a few days before their last day so the gift arrives in time for the farewell lunch.

Gifts for new colleagues

Welcoming someone new to the team? A small, office-friendly perfume or a discovery set is a warm way to make them feel at home, especially if they have just moved to the UAE.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid very strong or very sweet perfumes for daily office wear, as shared spaces call for subtle scents. Do not single out one colleague with an expensive gift while others receive nothing, and remember to respect different religious and cultural occasions across your team. Finally, always check whether a colleague has any sensitivity to fragrance before choosing; if so, bakhoor for the home or an air freshener can be a thoughtful alternative. Small, fair and well-chosen gifts build the strongest team spirit.

FAQs

What is a good gift for a colleague in the UAE?

An office-friendly perfume, a discovery set or bakhoor are thoughtful, inclusive gifts for co-workers.

What is a good farewell gift for a colleague?

A long-lasting perfume or a gift set funded by the team is one of the most popular farewell gifts.

Which perfumes are best for the office?

Clean musks, fresh citrus, light florals and refined woods are pleasant up close and never overpowering.

Is perfume good for Secret Santa?

Yes – one price per perfume keeps every gift equal, and a discovery set is a fun choice.

Can you deliver to my office?

Yes – free delivery to offices and homes in every emirate within 2 business days.

Can I pay cash on delivery?

Yes – cash on delivery, card, Tabby or Tamara.

What if they don't like it?

The Golden Guarantee covers a return, which helps when you are buying for a teammate whose taste you only know from the office.