Mail yourself something nice

There is nothing more exciting that having a package delivered to your door, even if you know what’s in it. It is even more exciting when the package is something that you need to make your day a little better.

If you are not aware, subscription boxes are quickly becoming a thing. Internationally, the rising trend has given way to niche categories, where you receive literary boxes which contain books and coffee or board-game boxes, which are packed with diverse card games.

Now, in the UAE you can subscribe to subscription boxes that deliver within the country. From makeup to floral arrangements, here are five subscription-boxes founded by UAE-based entrepreneurs that will make your life better.

Mama’s Box

 

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Aimed at making the transition to motherhood easier, Mama’s Box is there to help new mothers, or their friends who are looking for something to gift the mamas-to-be. This subscription box aims to make your life easier by sending to your door step carefully handpicked goodies and essentials that you, your bump and your baby are guaranteed to love. You can choose either a three, six or twelve month subscription box, and every month you will receive a box 4-6 products.

JAF Ink’s “Ink Crate”

 

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Calling on all book lover’s this one is for you. This subscription box started with sisters Al Jawhara, Alyazyah and Fatima who are big fans of all things literature. They started with JAF Ink – a creative community that shares book reviews and hosts book clubs. They then took things a step further with Ink Crate – a monthly subscription box that contains one surprise book (that’s based on their book of the month) and 3-5 miscellaneous items – from ‘bookish’ items to art supplies.

 

Wear That

 

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Stuck in a style rut? This Dubai-based startup is a brain child of ex buyer Heidi Shara who saw a gap in a market for a personal stylist in a box. Super simple to follow, all you have to do is to create your profile where you specify your body shape, colouring, style, mood and budget and let them curate some styles for you. Next you can speak to an actual real-life stylist who will guide you through the pieces that could work for you. Each box curated and sent to you contains three looks and you can order as many boxes as you want. Finally, you get three to five days to try everything on before returning what doesn’t feel right via their own collection service. So easy, and so stylish.

Bloombox

 

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This subscription box was launched in 2016, and was inspired by London-based flower delivery service Bloom & Wild. If you are a fan of floral arrangements and have an eye for decor, then this is for you. Every month, subscribers are set to receive a selection of flowers, a sachet of flower food, a pair of clippers, an info sheet about the flowers and instructions on flower arranging.

Fruitful Day

 

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If you are looking to add some healthy snacking to your day, then you should consider this subscription box. Fruitful Day offers regular package of regionally-sourced, washed and ready-to-eat fruits perfect for busy working women. The Staples Box contains essential fruits like apples, bananas, pears and seasonal stone fruits, along with a selection of nuts, while The Discovery Box is packed with 15 to 20 fruit varieties.

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