UAE National Day falls on Wednesday 2 December 2026, and for many companies it is the main team gift moment of the year. Most offices celebrate in the last days of November, so the gift has to be ready before then, and it has to be something people actually use.
Socks fit that brief. Everyone wears them, they are light to deliver to several offices, and a pair with your logo keeps showing up long after the celebration is over. This guide compares your options, sets out an ordering timeline worked back from 2 December, and answers the questions companies ask us most.
Option 1: Gift boxes with your logo card
Each gift box holds 5 pairs of our socks, packed in a gift box with a card carrying your company logo. The price is 80 AED a box + VAT, from 10 boxes.
- Best for: teams that want a finished gift on every desk, with no design work and a shorter lead time.
- What you send us: your logo for the card, the number of boxes and the date you need them.
- Budget example: a team of 40 is 40 boxes, which comes to 3,200 AED + VAT.
Gift boxes use socks from our range, so there is no sample or production stage. Even so, confirm your order in the first half of November, and earlier for large quantities, so your logo cards are ready and your boxes are set aside.
Option 2: Custom socks with your logo knitted in
If you want a sock that belongs only to your company, we knit your logo into the sock. It is never printed, so there is no print to crack or peel.
- Minimum order: 50 pairs per design.
- Colours: up to 5 colours per design. That is enough for the red, green, white and black of the UAE flag plus one brand colour.
- Lengths: crew, half crew, ankle and kids socks. Crew and half crew give your logo the most space.
- Grip: anti slip grip is available on adult and kids socks, with several grip patterns, useful for family events with children.
- Design help: included. Send your logo and an idea, and we suggest a layout and colours.
- Sample: a real knitted sample in about 3 working days. The sample or deposit of 100 to 150 AED is credited in full against your order.
- Production: 1 to 2 weeks after you approve the sample.
- Delivery: anywhere in the UAE, free from 500 pairs.
We do not publish a price per pair, because it depends on quantity, length, colours and grip. Send your logo on WhatsApp and you get a quote, usually within an hour during the day.
For big events: sock lots without boxes
If you are running a National Day event, a family day or a giveaway for a large crowd, our event lots are the simplest option. Companies pay 16.5 AED a pair + VAT (schools and event organisers 15 AED a pair + VAT), from 50 pairs. They come in adult sizes 36 to 43, without a box, and we pick colourful designs for you.
Ordering timeline, working back from 2 December
Here is a comfortable plan for custom logo socks. Every step can happen earlier, and earlier is better if you want room for a second sample.
- Week of 26 October: send your logo, quantity and preferred length on WhatsApp. Get your quote and agree the design.
- By Wednesday 4 November: pay the sample or deposit. Your real knitted sample takes about 3 working days.
- By Monday 9 November: check the sample and approve it, or ask for changes.
- 9 to 23 November: production, 1 to 2 weeks after approval.
- Week of 23 November: delivery to your office anywhere in the UAE, with time to hand the socks out before 2 December.
For gift boxes, the plan is shorter: confirm boxes and send your logo for the card in the first half of November.
If you would like your logo socks in time for Odd Socks Day on Monday 16 November as well, move the whole plan two weeks earlier and send your logo in the week of 12 October.
How to choose
- Under 50 people, or short on time: gift boxes with your logo card.
- 50 people or more, and you want your own design: custom logo socks.
- A large event where a pair per guest is enough: event lots.
- A small team of fewer than 10: order from our shop. A box of 5 is 100 AED: you pick 4 and the 5th is a gift. Delivery is 20 AED, free from 120 AED.
Tips for a gift people actually wear
- Keep the design simple. A clear logo and two or three flag colours read better on a sock than a busy pattern.
- Share a rough size split of your team when you ask for a quote, so the order matches your people.
- Order a few spares for visitors, new joiners and anyone who missed the day.
- Feel the quality first. Our standard mix is 80% cotton, 17% polyamide and 3% elastane, soft with enough stretch to keep its shape.
About Socks Up
Socks Up is an Emirati sock brand from Abu Dhabi, selling since 2019, with more than 100,000 pairs sold and a 4.9 rating from 1,200+ reviews. You can see and feel our socks at our kiosk on the first floor of Yas Mall, in front of Toys R Us. We deliver inside the UAE only.
Get your National Day quote
Send your logo, your team size and the date you need the gifts on WhatsApp +971 55 539 2022. For the full details, see our company gifts page and our custom logo socks page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for National Day gift boxes?
10 boxes. Each box holds 5 pairs, a gift box and a card with your logo, at 80 AED a box + VAT.
What is the minimum order for custom logo socks?
50 pairs per design.
When should we order logo socks for 2 December?
Send your logo in October and approve your sample by around 9 November. That leaves 1 to 2 weeks for production and time for delivery before 2 December.
Can the socks be in UAE flag colours?
Yes. A design can use up to 5 colours, enough for red, green, white and black plus your brand colour.
Is the logo printed on the sock?
No. Every logo is knitted into the sock, never printed, so it stays sharp wash after wash.
How much do custom logo socks cost?
We quote every order on WhatsApp, usually within an hour during the day. The sample or deposit of 100 to 150 AED is credited in full against your order.
Can we see the socks before we order?
Yes. Visit our kiosk on the first floor of Yas Mall, in front of Toys R Us, or approve a real knitted sample of your design before production starts.
Do you deliver outside the UAE?
No. We deliver inside the UAE only. Delivery on custom socks is free from 500 pairs.
