Valentine’s Day brings busy times for florists in Bahrain

TDT | Manama                                                     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Reported by Zahra Ayaz

Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day arrives, and the busiest people in town are the florists in Bahrain. With a surge in demand for red roses, flower shops are working tirelessly to fulfill pre-orders and meet the high expectations of customers.

According to Bahrain Flowers manager N.K Jayan, the demand for red roses is exceptionally high this year. Customers are not only interested in purchasing roses but also adding on extras like stuffed toys, gift items, and customised packaging. Pre-orders have been pouring in since last week, and the shop has even received online orders through their website.

“It’s a quite busy week for us, and we see a lot of sales during this time,” said Mr. Jayan. “We have also partnered with Talabat to cater to customers who prefer delivery. Prices for roses range from a minimum of BD5 and go up to BD50 depending on the quantity.”

To avoid last-minute rushes, people have been reserving flowers in advance. Fortunately, Bahrain Flowers has managed to stock up enough to accommodate the high demand. Another major player in the market, Rolanda Flowers, is not only selling to customers but also acting as a wholesaler for other stores. Abdul Malik, HR of Rolanda Flowers, emphasised the significance of Valentine’s Day for their business.

“For us, two days are very important: Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. Red roses are the classic choice for Valentine’s Day,” he stated. “In addition to roses, customers have been looking for lilies and sunflowers. Many are requesting custom packages that include roses, teddy bears, chocolates, and balloons.”

The majority of flowers in the Kingdom are imported from countries like Kenya, Holland, Colombia, Singapore, and others. Malik also mentioned that their business has seen a boost from customers ordering through Instagram.

Meanwhile, Rasha Flowers has been experiencing a hectic period, with their stores adorned in a red-themed ambiance. Josh from Rasha Flowers said, “We currently have over a thousand red roses available, and the majority of our products have already been sold. In addition to roses priced at 600 fils for one and it goes up to BD60 we have rose petals priced at BD5, chocolates starting from BD3.5, various decoration items, gift cards, and heart-shaped helium balloons, all of which have been in high demand.”

As the oldest flower shop in Umm Al Hassam, Rasha Flowers has witnessed consistent demand year after year. By the end of the day, they are always sold out, and their staff members are busy taking orders.