{"id":14588,"date":"2026-06-01T13:38:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/?p=14588"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:38:22","slug":"corporate-gifting-in-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/corporate-gifting-in-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Gifting in UAE: Complete Business Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2014 Chapter the First \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>On Floral Gifting in Business.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

\u25aa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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UAE business culture treats relationships as the substrate of commerce. Deals are made between people who trust each other. Partnerships renew because they were treated with care. Senior leaders are remembered for the small gestures as much as the large ones. In this environment, corporate flowers delivery<\/a> \u2014 done well \u2014 is one of the most efficient relationship-maintenance tools a business has.<\/p>\n

The arithmetic is simple. A well-chosen bouquet sent to a client on a meaningful occasion costs less than a single dinner. A monthly programme of employee recognition costs less than one onboarding cycle. A same-day VIP gesture after a closed deal can preserve relationships worth orders of magnitude more.<\/p>\n

The hard part is consistency. Most companies begin a programme with intention and let it drift into the weekly panic of finding “something appropriate” half an hour before close of business. This guide provides the framework that prevents that drift.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Three Principles \u2014<\/p>\n

A relationship-first market.<\/em> Long-term partnerships often outweigh transactional efficiency in the UAE. Floral gestures reinforce continuity over the years.<\/p>\n

A dense cultural calendar.<\/em> Ramadan, Eid, UAE National Day, and personal milestones create natural gifting moments throughout the year \u2014 predictable budget lines if planned in advance.<\/p>\n

Quality reads as respect.<\/em> A modest bouquet of exceptional quality always reads better than a large bouquet of average quality.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 Chapter the Second \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>The Five Occasions.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Five contexts cover roughly nine in ten UAE corporate floral orders. Most companies use two or three; mature programmes use all five.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Occasion the First \u2014<\/p>\n

Client Appreciation.<\/h4>\n

When the deal closes, the renewal arrives, or the referral comes through.<\/p>\n

Sent the same week the news arrives. White or pastel arrangements signal premium professionalism; red is best avoided in business contexts unless the relationship is genuinely warm, since it can read as romantic insistence in UAE culture.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Occasion the Second \u2014<\/p>\n

Employee Recognition.<\/h4>\n

Birthdays, work anniversaries, new babies, and quiet promotions.<\/p>\n

Modest, cheerful bouquets delivered to home or office. Consistency matters more than scale \u2014 a programme that runs every month outperforms one that runs only at year-end.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2014 Occasion the Third \u2014<\/p>\n

The VIP & Executive.<\/h4>\n

For C-suite, board members, government dignitaries, strategic partners.<\/p>\n

Premium and heritage arrangements signalling considered sophistication. Orchids and curated mixed boxes carry quiet weight; scale should match the relationship without overshooting into theatre.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Occasion the Fourth \u2014<\/p>\n

The Seasonal & Cultural.<\/h4>\n

Ramadan greetings, Eid gifts, UAE National Day, year-end appreciation.<\/p>\n

Scheduled programmes built around the UAE cultural calendar. These are predictable budget lines that can \u2014 and should \u2014 be planned sixty to ninety days in advance.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2014 Occasion the Fifth \u2014<\/p>\n

Events & Hospitality.<\/h4>\n

Conferences, gala dinners, store openings, product launches.<\/p>\n

Statement floral stands and large arrangements for moments where the floral presence becomes part of the brand impression. Scale matters here; guests should notice.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 A Note on All Five \u2014<\/p>\n

One Framework.<\/h4>\n

A structured floral programme folds every one of these five occasions into a single system \u2014 one named contact, consistent quality, and a monthly invoice that keeps procurement simple.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 Chapter the Third \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>The Five Collections.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The catalogue is organised across five collections. Four are arranged by tier; the fifth gathers gift combinations that pair flowers with chocolates, teddies, or balloons for celebration moments.<\/p>\n

\u25aa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u2014 Collection \u2014<\/th>\n\u2014 Investment \u2014<\/th>\n\u2014 Recipient \u2014<\/th>\n\u2014 Where It Belongs \u2014<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
The Petite.<\/td>\nAED 250 \u2013 500<\/td>\nEmployees, junior colleagues, mid-level team<\/td>\nBirthdays, anniversaries, new babies, small thank-yous.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Standard.<\/td>\nAED 500 \u2013 900<\/td>\nClients, vendor partners, mid-level executives<\/td>\nClient appreciation, deal closures, seasonal gifts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Premium.<\/td>\nAED 900 \u2013 1,700<\/td>\nSenior executives, key clients, board members<\/td>\nVIP recognition, year-end gifts, premium events.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Heritage.<\/td>\nAED 1,700+<\/td>\nC-suite, dignitaries, strategic partners<\/td>\nGalas, openings, conferences, statement gestures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Combinations.<\/td>\nAED 380 \u2013 900<\/td>\nCelebration moments \u2014 across recipient types<\/td>\nAnniversaries, baby congratulations, deal celebrations, welcome moments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\u2014 Chapter the Fourth \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>The Sixteen Selections.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Sixteen arrangements chosen specifically for UAE corporate contexts, arranged across the five collections. Each notes the moment it fits best.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 I \u2014<\/p>\n

The Petite Collection.<\/h3>\n

AED 250 \u2013 500 \u00b7 For everyday recognition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Bouquet<\/a><\/p>\n\"Blush<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. II \u00b7 The Petite \u2014<\/p>\n

Blush & Bloom.<\/h4>\n

AED 290<\/p>\n

Seven pink roses paired with three red spray roses and limonium fillers. Cheerful and warm \u2014 particularly suited to new-baby congratulations.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n\n

\u2014 A Note on the Petite \u2014<\/p>\n

For the everyday gestures that quietly hold a company together.<\/h4>\n

The Petite Collection is intended for volume. A programme that sends a Petite bouquet every month to every employee birthday \u2014 quietly, consistently \u2014 outperforms a once-a-year statement piece by a wide margin.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 II \u2014<\/p>\n

The Standard Collection.<\/h3>\n

AED 500 \u2013 900 \u00b7 For client relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n\"Pink<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. V \u00b7 The Standard \u2014<\/p>\n

Pink Flowers, Vase.<\/h4>\n

AED 680<\/p>\n

Pink lilies, gerberas, hydrangeas, roses, and white lisianthus arranged in a square glass vase. A refined client-appreciation piece.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"Ivory<\/a><\/p>\n\"Luxury<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. VII \u00b7 The Standard \u2014<\/p>\n

Green Cymbidium Orchids.<\/h4>\n

AED 750<\/p>\n

Five green Cymbidium orchid stems in a glass vase. Long-lasting (ten to fourteen days indoors) \u2014 particularly suited to the executive office.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 III \u2014<\/p>\n

The Premium Collection.<\/h3>\n

AED 900 \u2013 1,700 \u00b7 For senior moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Crysal<\/a><\/p>\n\"Pink<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. IX \u00b7 The Premium \u2014<\/p>\n

Pink Floral Box.<\/h4>\n

AED 980<\/p>\n

Pink hydrangeas, lilies, roses, gerberas, and white orchids in a pink square box. A curated VIP statement at mid-premium scale.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"40<\/a><\/p>\n\n

\u2014 A Note on the Premium \u2014<\/p>\n

Where presence matters.<\/h4>\n

The Premium Collection is reserved for moments where the floral arrangement is meant to be seen as part of the room \u2014 board meetings, premium client hospitality, reception arrangements that need to anchor a space.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 IV \u2014<\/p>\n

The Heritage Collection.<\/h3>\n

AED 1,700+ \u00b7 For statement moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. XII \u00b7 The Heritage \u00b7 Flagship \u2014<\/p>\n

Blue & White Symphony.<\/h4>\n

AED 2,200<\/p>\n

Four blue and four white hydrangeas, thirty blue orchids, fifty white roses, and ten lisianthus in an extra-large white box. The catalogue’s flagship arrangement \u2014 reserved for the most important relationships.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 V \u2014<\/p>\n

The Combinations.<\/h3>\n

AED 380 \u2013 900 \u00b7 For celebrations & welcomes.<\/p>\n

For occasions where flowers alone do not quite carry the gesture \u2014 deal-closing celebrations, baby congratulations, hospitality welcomes \u2014 these four combinations pair the bouquet with chocolates, a teddy, or balloons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Pure<\/a><\/p>\n\"Peach<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. XIV \u00b7 The Combinations \u2014<\/p>\n

Peach Rose, Teddy & Balloons.<\/h4>\n

AED 420<\/p>\n

A white and peach rose bouquet paired with a teddy bear and gold-white balloons. The catalogue’s celebration set \u2014 for new-baby congratulations, employee wins, and birthdays that deserve more than flowers alone.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n\"20<\/a><\/p>\n
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\u2014 No. XVI \u00b7 The Combinations \u2014<\/p>\n

Blue Orchid & Ferrero.<\/h4>\n

AED 850<\/p>\n

A twenty-stem blue orchid bouquet paired with a Ferrero Rocher twenty-four-piece chocolate box. The catalogue’s most generous combination \u2014 for premium client appreciation and senior celebration moments.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Request \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 Chapter the Fifth \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>Six Notes of Etiquette.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Six small rules that keep a UAE corporate floral programme culturally aligned and operationally calm.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Note the First \u2014<\/p>\n

Avoid red roses in business.<\/h4>\n

Red roses signal romantic affection in UAE culture and rarely fit professional relationships. Default to white, blue, ivory, or mixed-pastel arrangements for nearly all corporate contexts.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Note the Second \u2014<\/p>\n

Match collection to recipient.<\/h4>\n

A junior colleague receiving a Heritage arrangement creates awkwardness. A senior client receiving a Petite reads as insufficient. Map recipients explicitly when planning the programme.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2014 Note the Third \u2014<\/p>\n

Always include a branded card.<\/h4>\n

A corporate bouquet without sender attribution loses most of its relationship-building value. UAE Flowers includes a complimentary handwritten card with every delivery \u2014 use it.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Note the Fourth \u2014<\/p>\n

Check public-sector gifting caps.<\/h4>\n

UAE government agencies have explicit caps on gift values their staff can receive. Default to Petite or Standard for public-sector recipients and confirm internally before sending Premium or Heritage.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u2014 Note the Fifth \u2014<\/p>\n

Plan around the calendar.<\/h4>\n

Lock in Ramadan, Eid, UAE National Day (2 December), and year-end batches sixty to ninety days in advance. Slots compress sharply in the days before each moment.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Note the Sixth \u2014<\/p>\n

Keep delivery addresses current.<\/h4>\n

UAE building access can be complex \u2014 towers, security desks, freezone offices, and home compounds each require slightly different handling. Maintain an updated recipient list with phone numbers and access notes.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 Chapter the Sixth \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>Service & Delivery.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2014 Coverage \u2014<\/p>\n

All Seven Emirates.<\/h3>\n

Same-day delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain,<\/em> and Al Ain<\/em>. Temperature-controlled vehicles protect bloom integrity through UAE summer heat.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u2014 Hours & Cut-Off \u2014<\/p>\n

Order Before 11 PM.<\/h3>\n

Same-day cut-off at 11 PM for next-business-day delivery; midnight delivery is available for urgent corporate moments. Bouquets are hand-arranged the morning of dispatch, arriving at peak freshness.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u2014 Chapter the Seventh \u2014<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span>Questions Worth Asking.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u2014 Question the First \u2014<\/p>\n

What is the minimum order size for a corporate account?<\/h4>\n

Corporate accounts are typically opened when monthly volume exceeds five deliveries or AED 2,500. There is no hard minimum \u2014 contact us to discuss whether your volume fits a managed programme or whether the standard checkout flow works better for now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 Question the Second \u2014<\/p>\n

Can you handle bulk orders for a single event?<\/h4>\n

Yes. Conferences, gala dinners, and store-opening events frequently involve twenty to fifty or more arrangements at once. Plan five to seven days in advance for large orders \u2014 this allows source-flower booking and ensures consistent quality across every piece.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 Question the Third \u2014<\/p>\n

Do you provide VAT invoices for company records?<\/h4>\n

Yes. All corporate orders include UAE Federal Tax Authority<\/a>-compliant VAT invoices in the company’s registered name and TRN. Corporate account holders receive consolidated monthly invoices ready for accounts-payable processing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 Question the Fourth \u2014<\/p>\n

Can we customise the card with our company branding?<\/h4>\n

Branded cards with company logo and standard message templates can be set up for corporate accounts. Once a template is on file, every delivery uses it automatically \u2014 no back-and-forth on individual orders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 Question the Fifth \u2014<\/p>\n

Which selection is most popular for client gifting?<\/h4>\n

Selection No. VI (Ivory Dream, AED 720) is the most universally appropriate Standard Collection choice \u2014 white roses cross every relationship and read as premium without being overstated. For Premium client gifting, Selection No. VIII (Crysal Ivory) is the most-ordered. For celebration moments where chocolates or a teddy add the right touch, Selection No. XIII (Pure Elegance) is most popular.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 Question the Sixth \u2014<\/p>\n

How early should we book Ramadan and Eid orders?<\/h4>\n

Sixty to ninety days in advance is ideal. The two weeks before Ramadan and the days leading into Eid see UAE-wide delivery slot compression. Corporate account holders receive priority scheduling during these windows when bookings are confirmed early.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 A Closing Note \u2014<\/p>\n

Begin the Programme.<\/h3>\n

One account. One monthly invoice. One named contact. Consolidated billing, branded cards, priority scheduling, and same-day delivery across all seven UAE emirates \u2014 for clients, for colleagues, for every relationship worth keeping.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Browse UAE Flowers \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25aa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2014 With Our Compliments \u00b7 The UAE Flowers Atelier \u2014<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A working framework for UAE corporate floral gifting \u2014 five occasions, five collections, sixteen curated selections, six etiquette notes, and a single Atelier Account that folds ordering, VAT-compliant invoicing, and priority scheduling across all seven emirates into one named contact.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25,"featured_media":14591,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14588"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14588"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14588\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14666,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14588\/revisions\/14666"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uaeflowers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}