Candles are an essential piece in every home, they are incredibly versatile and can be utilised for multiple purposes. They can serve as home decor, to make a house smell good, to create a more relaxing environment, or all of the above. The scents are infinite and they range from fruity to florals to musk. Whatever smell you are looking for, there is most likely a candle that will fit all your needs. To help you find the perfect candle for you, here is a list of chic homegrown candles to shop in the GCC.
Shumm Candle
Created by a Saudi Arabian female entrepreneur, Shumm Candles is the first region-centric candle line. These candles are durable and high-quality because they are made out of pure soy wax, the wicks are cotton, and contain non-toxic ingredients. Shumm formulates nostalgic smells to provide you with comfort and make anywhere feel like home no matter where you are.
Wysh
Every candle in the Wysh collection is environmentally friendly and made with non-toxic ingredients that are paraben-free, gluten free, and come from renewable sources. The coconut soy wax makes the candles last longer and their innovative wooden wicks burn for 35-40 hours.
Hanorim
Created by a female-entrepreneur, these candles are created with organic and eco-friendly products that protect our environment. The candles are coconut-based and made using artisanal practices by being hand-poured into handmade concrete jars.
Olfaction
The Olfaction candles are unique to every person because they are made with pure essential oils to trigger memories, emotions & experiences in your life. They make the most heart-felt gifts for yourself or a loved one and come in a wide variety of fragrances so you can choose the one that most resonates with the person receiving it.
From The Arabs
To preserve tradition in a homegrown aspect, these candles are created using the owner’s grandmother’s famous bikhor recipes.The candles are also 100% locally sourced in the UAE and completely made my hand. They come in a wide range of traditional Arabic scents, as well as various uniquely-made hand-thrown ceramic pots that can be used as home decor.
Nightingale Lamp
If you are looking for feel-good candles, these contain motivational and empowering words on their label to give you a mood boost every time you light them up. Nightingale Lamp candles are also sustainable and made with eco-friendly materials that will not damage the environment once they are all used up.
Mayiki Candle
Created with the purpose to help you live in the present moment by accompanying you even in your hardest times. The Mayiki candles are biodegradable and made out of natural soy wax from renewable raw materials. The pure high-grade soy wax allows them to burn slower, making them last longer than the average candle so they provide comfort for a longer time.
The Oasis Candle Co.
These candles come in a variety of traditional Middle Eastern scents, as well as modern aromas for a cosier feeling. They are vegan and phthalate-free, and avoid any toxic ingredients that will maintain your environment safe and clean.
Inner Alchemist
If you are looking for candles that will make you feel good and smell even better, the Inner Alchemist candles contain positive affirmation on the label that will uplift your spirit. They also are topped with amethyst and serenity crystals that will create a good aura in any room. These soy candles are local, vegan, and hand cured in Dubai.
Apothecary by Mamta
These candles have a minimalistic design that allows them to match with all your home decor, but if you want something a bit different, they can even be topped with crystals and rose petals for an even more relaxing feeling. They are also made with ingredients that are natural and high quality.
Candle;s
End your day on a positive note when lighting up these candles by reading the empowering affirmations on their label. Their various scents will remind you of a cosy bonfire that will make you feel relaxed and help you whine down after a long day.
The Gloe Company
Launched during the pandemic as an effort to provide people with comfort, abundance, and inner peace, these candles will radiate positive energy anywhere they are. The Glue Company makes candles that are aesthetically pleasing and smell just as good as they look. They are made from pure coconut & soy wax with vegan aromatherapy fragrances, they are handmade and their packaging is eco friendly.
Theia
The Theia candles will instantly catch your eye, they come inside a colourful base and are topped with gold leaves, crystals, and more to create a unique decorative piece. They come in various scents, colours, and themes to best match your style.
Pure Candles Dubai
These handmade soy candles have multiple wicks that allow for a stronger aroma than your average single-wick candle. The ceramic bases come in various colours, patterns, and designs that camouflage as home decor and can be repurposed after the candle is finished, emitting zero waste.
Coppertop Candles
These candles contain traditional GCC ingredients which include lavender, frankincense, and geranium to maintain a regional flair. Coppertop is infused with essential oils as well that will surround you in a soothing aura, maintaining you calm and relaxed.
Be.Candle
At Be.Candle, you have the freedom to buy all the pieces separately to formulate your own decorative candle based on your home decor style or preference. You can pick whatever you want and even choose from scented or unscented candles. They are cruelty-free, non-toxic and contain no lead, plastics, parabens, phthalates or synthetic dyes.
The Aura Candles
If you are looking for candles that not only look pretty, but also have healing purposes, The Aura Candles will check every box. They are made with the purpose to promote positive energy and improve your overall mood. The candles can be bought on their own or you can also pair them with a candle tray and accessories to create a more holistic experience. These candles are only made with three natural ingredients including beeswax, cotton wicks, essential oils to avoid any unnecessary additives.
Prickly Pear
The Prickly Pear pairs the candle scents with their unique designs to create great-smelling candles that are aesthetically pleasing and make cute decorative pieces in any home. These candles also have stress-relieving properties so you can be zen all day long.
