Buy UAE’s National Day souvenirs for Dh1 in Dubai

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The wave of patriotism is high in Dubai, not only Emiratis but expats living in Dubai are quite excited about the upcoming 45th National Day celebrations. Especially, markets in Bur Dubai area are flooded with vibrant National day souvenirs, accessories and flags. Some stores have even introduced new products to show the spirit of nationalism and promote Emirati culture.

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"Initially, the National Day celebrations were restricted to the government and local authorities alone, but in the last 10-12 years it has involved residents and gradually the expats also became a part of this occasion", said Geeta Bhatia, the Marketing Manager of one of the oldest retail stores, Madhoor Supermaket, in Meena Bazaar, Dubai.

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She added "we see lot of customers demanding flags, badges or magnets these days. To meet the rising demands for National day accessories, we import these things from China in advance. We have flags in three different sizes - large, medium and small to cater to everyone's need. People usually demand more of small or medium sized flags which they can put in cars".

SOUVENIRS AVAILABLE IN MEENA BAZAR, BUR DUBAI

The stickers and the magnets are available for Dh1 and Dh2 each

The UAE National Flags are priced at Dh1 for the smallest size ones and Dh6 for the big ones.

Apart from this, the colours of UAE are also visible in the shops located near the petrol stations.

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Chirry Ann Bazar, a store manager at one of the shops thinks that it is a very big occasion for everyone living here in the UAE and it is very important to respect the country's special day. We have pens, wipes and chocolates to showcase our love for the country.

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She said that "these things never go unnoticed, though people stop here to buy necessary things like water or juice but they definitely take a look at these things also. In last few days I have sold more than 30 pens with designed especially for UAE's 45th National Day.

The pens and the wet wipes range from Dh2 to Dh5 per piece at the Nad Al Sheba Eppco petrol station.

Also, the UAE pavilion at the Global Village reflects the culture at its best with the key chains, scarf and UAE flag. It also attracts a lot of tourists and promotes the country's culture.

Celebrating with flowers

The day can also be celebrated with a bouquet in UAE colours. Maison de Fleurs in Dubai can make customized bouquets using Infinity Roses. The Infinity Roses last up to two years.

These bouquets are made to order and cost Dh820 and above.

To place an order you can either call 04 276 5886 or visit www.maisondesfleurs.com

ankita@khaleejtimes.com