Diwali Chocolate Gifts in the UAE: How to Choose the Right Box

Lit clay oil lamps and marigold petals on a decorative tray for Diwali

Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. Across the UAE, families open their homes, colleagues exchange small gifts and boxes of sweets change hands for days beforehand. Chocolate is a natural fit: it is easy to share, it travels well between homes and offices, and a good box looks as beautiful on the table as it tastes.

This guide helps you choose the right Makaw box for each person on your list. You can also see every option, with prices and an Add to cart button, on our Diwali chocolate gifts page.

Visiting family and friends

For a visit or a dinner invitation, a medium box is the right size. The Medium Discovery (40 bonbons, AED 259) gives every guest something different to try. The Medium Florentines (42 individually wrapped pieces, AED 239) are easy to hand around and keep well on a coffee table. If you prefer something for the table at home, the Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Almonds Jar (550g, AED 295) can be opened for guests and resealed.

Open gold MAKAW box of 40 assorted chocolate bonbons with the boutique cardMedium Discovery – 40 Chocolate BonbonsOpen gold MAKAW box of 42 Florentines and caramelsMedium Florentines – 42 PiecesClear acrylic MAKAW jar filled with cocoa dusted chocolate almonds, tied with a black ribbonCocoa Dusted Chocolate Almonds Jar – 550g

Open houses and larger gatherings

When the living room fills up, go bigger. The Large Discovery holds 77 bonbons (AED 449) and the Maxi Discovery holds 126 (AED 690). For a host gift that is ready to hand over, the Small Pyramid (AED 394) stacks two Makaw boxes together.

Open gold MAKAW box of 77 assorted chocolate bonbons with the boutique cardLarge Discovery – 77 Chocolate BonbonsOpen gold MAKAW box of 126 assorted chocolate bonbonsMaxi Discovery – 126 Chocolate BonbonsTwo black MAKAW gift boxes stacked and tied with a black ribbonSmall Pyramid – 2 Boxes

Colleagues, clients and partners

Diwali is also a moment to thank the people you work with. The Acrylic Bar Box (AED 695) and the Medium Pyramid (AED 827) suit clients and partners, and our acrylic trays are made for leadership and VIP gifts. For a full list of options and how to place a company order, see our corporate gifting page and our corporate gifting guide.

Clear acrylic MAKAW gift box filled with 10 chocolate bars, tied with a black MAKAW ribbonAcrylic Bar Box – 10 BarsMAKAW boutique staff carrying a stack of three pink MAKAW gift boxesMedium Pyramid – 3 Boxes

Delivery and collection

We deliver to all seven Emirates, seven days a week, between 8am and 10pm, with our own delivery team rather than a courier. Home delivery needs a minimum order of AED 180, or you can collect from any of our three boutiques in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Read our shipping policy for details.

When to order

Order in the first week of November, earlier for a larger or corporate order, so your gifts arrive before the celebrations. For many boxes, several delivery addresses or a fixed date, message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 815 4699 or email makawuae@outlook.com with your gifts, quantities and dates.

See all Diwali chocolate gifts or browse our full range of chocolate gift boxes for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.