The birthday edit · Dubai & UAE
Looking for birthday party favours across the UAE, including Dubai? Give each guest something they can make, use or grow.
1. Kids Garden Grow Kits: a little garden for every guest
A party activity and a gift in one: children plant their own seeds, then take their little pot home to watch it grow.
Our Kids Garden Party Packs bring together complete kits with Mimosa, Basil and Cherry Radish seeds. Each kit has an 8 cm bamboo pot, a peat-free coir growing disc and a seed bag, with instructions on the packaging.
Two easy ways to use them: make planting part of the birthday party, or give each guest an unopened kit to enjoy with their family later. The second option works well when your venue has limited time or space.
Choose your Kids Garden Party Pack
Choose a box of 12 kits, 18 kits or 24 kits — one complete grow kit for every guest.
Fast delivery across the UAE.
Count every child who will take part, including the birthday child and any siblings. For a different guest count or a larger order, tell us your party date and number of children, and we can help you plan the order.
Best for: children aged 3+. A good fit for garden, jungle, bug, science or simply colourful birthday themes. Families can start on a sunny windowsill; follow the instructions for the seeds in each kit.
2. Mini art kits: a small gift with plenty of possibilities
A small sketchpad and a useful set of crayons or colouring pencils make a lovely return gift. Children have everything they need to start drawing, and the kit can come out again at home or on a trip.
Keep it simple: one pad, a small set of colours and a paper band with each child’s name. Buying supplies in multipacks makes it easy to put together one complete set for each child.
Make it part of the party: invite everyone to draw their own birthday garden, superhero or imaginary animal. Their first picture goes home with the kit.
Choose this if: you want a flexible DIY party favour and don’t mind assembling it. Pick chunky crayons for younger children and pencils for children comfortable using them.
3. A storybook: a birthday thank-you they can read again
A book feels like a proper little present. It can become part of bedtime, be read with a parent, or be passed between siblings. A short birthday message inside makes it personal without needing custom packaging.
Choose an illustrated story for younger guests or a short independent read for older children. In a group with different home languages, check which language each family would enjoy, or consider a wordless picture book.
Make it feel special: set out a small “choose your story” table as guests leave. Keep the options similar in size and value, with enough choice for the last children too.
Choose this if: you want an easy favour with almost no party-day setup. If you split a book collection between guests, make sure each book is a complete story.
4. Play dough and a shape cutter: ready for another round of play
A sealed tub of play dough and a sturdy shape cutter give children an activity they can repeat. Make a dinosaur today, squash it, and turn it into a flower tomorrow.
Party-size multipacks are useful for dividing between guests. Add one age-appropriate cutter to each tub, rather than lots of tiny extras.
Make it part of the party: give children a simple challenge, such as making a pretend birthday cake. Send the dough home in its closed tub so it’s ready to use again.
Choose this if: your guests enjoy making things with their hands and you have a wipe-clean surface.
5. Small puzzles: a little challenge to take home
A compact jigsaw is a useful birthday party favour when it has sturdy pieces, an appealing picture and a box to keep everything together. Children can finish it, break it up and try again.
Choose the difficulty for the child, not just the birthday theme. Younger guests may enjoy a simpler puzzle with larger pieces; more confident puzzlers may want a bigger challenge.
Make it feel thoughtful: pick animals, gardens, space or another interest your child and their friends share. Give each guest a complete puzzle in its own box or pouch.
Choose this if: you want a tidy, ready-made gift for quiet play after an exciting party. Good storage is part of what makes it worth keeping.
6. Decorate-your-own tote bags: the party bag becomes the present
A plain child-sized cotton tote bag can become a little work of art. Children draw their own flowers, bugs, rainbows or initials, then use the finished bag for books or small treasures.
Provide suitable fabric markers, put a piece of card inside each bag to help stop colour transferring through, and follow the marker instructions for drying or fixing the design. Add the children’s names before the activity so everyone takes home the right bag.
Plan for the setup: you’ll need table space and somewhere to lay the bags flat. If your party schedule is already full, give the materials as a craft to do at home.
Choose this if: you’re planning a craft birthday and want a favour children can use afterward. The finished bag is the gift; it doesn’t need to be filled with more things.
Which party favour fits your birthday?
Start with your guests’ ages, the space you have and how much preparation you want to do. Here’s a quick comparison.
| Party favour | Best fit | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Grow kits | An activity and a favour, with growing to follow at home | Water and a covered table |
| Mini art kits | Creative play with a personal touch | A small pad and crayons or pencils for each child |
| Storybooks | A ready-to-give keepsake | Choose a book for the age group and add a message |
| Play dough sets | Children who enjoy making and remaking | A sealed tub and an age-appropriate cutter |
| Small puzzles | A quiet activity children can repeat | Choose suitable pieces and keep each puzzle together |
| Tote bag crafts | A craft party with something useful to take home | Plain bags, suitable fabric markers and drying space |
How to turn your party favours into a planting activity
If you choose Grow Kits, a little preparation makes the activity easy to run. Try one kit beforehand, then allow a relaxed slot in the party schedule for planting and tidying up.
- Set up a planting table. Cover the surface, have water ready and use trays if you want to contain the mess.
- Give each child a kit. Keep the instructions nearby and add a name label to each pot.
- Plant together. Follow the kit’s instructions to expand the growing disc with water, fluff it and plant the seeds.
- Get ready to take them home. Keep pots upright and send the growing instructions with each family.
- Give them something to notice next. Ask the children to watch for their first shoot, draw what changes or tell a parent when a new leaf appears. Sprouting times vary with the seeds and conditions.
“And every child left with their own pot to take home.”
Sarra S., parent feedback shared on Kids Garden
For more ideas to keep the experience going, explore what children can discover through gardening.
Birthday party favour questions, answered
What can I give instead of a traditional goodie bag?
Give one complete gift: a grow kit, a small art set, a storybook, play dough, a puzzle or a tote bag craft. Add a short thank-you message and you have a party favour without needing several fillers.
Are Grow Kits suitable for a party in an apartment?
Yes. You can plant on a covered table indoors, and each kit starts in an 8 cm pot. Families need a suitable bright growing spot at home, such as a sunny windowsill, and should follow the care instructions. You don’t need a garden to get started.
What are good party favours for 3- to 5-year-olds?
Picture books, chunky art supplies and Kids Garden Grow Kits give younger guests something to read, make or grow. Choose a simple activity they can enjoy again at home.
Can I buy Kids Garden party favours in bulk?
Yes. Our Party Packs currently include boxes of 12, 18 and 24 complete grow kits. For a different quantity, a school celebration or a larger event, contact Kids Garden with the date and number of children.
Do you deliver Party Packs across the UAE?
Yes. We deliver across the UAE. See our shipping policy for delivery details, or send us your party date for help planning your order.
Do we have to plant the kits at the party?
No. Give each guest an unopened kit to plant at home, or run a planting activity at the party. Either way, every child takes home their own complete grow kit.
This might be their first ever plant.
A little pot they planted themselves. Something to water, watch and feel proud of. Give every guest a birthday memory they can keep growing.
Party activity + take-home gift · UAE delivery
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