Merry must-haves: Christmas gifts for your friends (and yourself)

We’ve rounded up everything from luxe gifts to stocking fillers, supermarket treats, and beverages to tick every box on your festive wishlist!

Christmas Carrot Cake

This Christmas Carrot Cake is a spiced festive delight, packed with carrots, a hint of citrus, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and holiday decorations.

Order here.

Madeleine Christmas Box

Enjoy a selection of 12 Madeleines in six unique flavours: pistachio, strawberry, cinnamon, gingerbread with chocolate, vanilla, and pesto with parmesan crisp.

AED95. Visit Instagram.

Christmas Macarons

Gelato-filled macarons: if regular macarons aren’t extra enough.

AED 108. Purchased in-store at Amorino Dubai in Souk Madinat Jumeirah or via delivery with Deliveroo. 

Ready-at-home Camembert Kit

The ultimate cosy treat: bake it, dip it, love it!

AED119. jonesthegrocer.com.

Festive Coffee Collection

Celebrate the festive season with Nespresso’s Unforgettable Holidays collection, featuring chef Jean Imbert’s exclusive coffees inspired by destinations like Latin America and Paris. Complete the experience with indulgent biscuits and stylish gifts, available for a limited time online and in boutiques.

ae.buynespresso.com.

Christmas Candle Cake

A festive cake crafted to resemble a candle, complete with white chocolate drips, Christmas decorations, and a wick that can be lit.

L’eto Advent Calendar

A festive mix of chocolate, tea, coffee, granola, and gingerbread, plus a dining voucher for a perfect holiday gift!

AED599. ae.leto.delivery.

Seville Orange Marmalade Thick-cut

Perfect for Christmas mornings, it’s a tangy companion for festive breakfasts, from buttery croissants to freshly baked scones.

AED14.25. spinneys.com.

Deli Jars

A tasty little gift that says, “I know how to spice up your toast game.”

From AED20.Available for purchase at Sfumato. 

Bacha Coffee Samba Nights Coffee

This coffee lover’s hamper, packed with everything from Samba Nights Coffee to gold coffee cups.

AED1,869. bachacoffee.com.

JOMARA Filled Dates

This gift box is packed with mouthwatering dates stuffed with almonds, pistachios, and zesty orange peel.

Available from Waitrose, Spinneys, Choithrams, Carrefour, and delivery apps.

Sparkling Apple & Pomegranate Juice

The perfect bubbly for anyone who wants all the fizz, none of the booze.

AED100. bateel.com.

Christmas Morning Candle

Set the mood for holiday magic with orange, cinnamon, and clove—just like waking up to presents under the tree.

AED99. wicksandpages.com.

Hot Chocolate Trio Set

Three festive flavours for warming up on chilly Christmas evenings.

AED80. harrods.com.

Panettone Chocolate with Dolce & Gabbana Tin

A perfect gift for the chocolate lover—crafted with single-origin cocoa and presented in a stylish Dolce & Gabbana tin.

AED379. casinetto.com.