Mother's Day in the UAE: When It Is and What Flowers to Send

Mother's Day in the UAE falls on March 21st — the first day of spring, celebrated across the Arab world. It's a different date from the US and UK versions, which catches expats out every year. Here's how to get it right.

The Date Confusion, Solved

UAE and most Arab countries: March 21. UK: fourth Sunday of Lent (March, varies). US, Australia, and many others: second Sunday of May. If your mum is abroad, celebrate on her date; if she's here, March 21 is the one. Many families in Dubai happily celebrate both.

What to Send

The classic: pink carnations — the traditional Mother's Day flower, symbolising a mother's undying love. The elegant: lilies and soft pastel rose arrangements. The lasting: a potted orchid blooms for 2–3 months — a gift she tends rather than watches fade. The statement: a luxury flower box in her favourite colours.

For Mums Far Away

If your mother is in Dubai and you're not, Flower Point delivers on your behalf — add a personal card message at checkout and choose March 21 as the delivery date. Slots fill fast in the week before, so book early.

Beyond Your Own Mum

Mother's Day flowers also land beautifully for mothers-in-law, grandmothers, new mums in your circle, and anyone who mothers people without the title. A small arrangement with a genuine card can mean more than you'd expect.

Browse the Mother's Day collection — same-day delivery across Dubai, scheduled delivery to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman.