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!

Harem Chocolate

Harem Chocolate UAE unveils “A New Year’s Joy,” a festive collection inspired by the feeling of counting down to midnight and looking ahead to fresh beginnings. The clock sits at the heart of the design, a simple reminder of reflection, renewal, and time spent with the people who matter. Handcrafted chocolates, smooth pralines, and gold-touched gift boxes bring together the brand’s elegant style in a way that feels celebratory without being over the top.

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MMI

This holiday season, MMI is shaking up festive gifting with a playful twist. From sparkling grape, bubbly, and premium grape hidden in a cheeky advent calendar to limited-edition board games and carefully curated gift packs, the elves have made sure there’s something for everyone. Whether you visit a store, order through MMI Home Delivery, or explore the festive picks on the Cheers Club App, it’s all about bringing surprises, joy, and a little mischief to your celebrations.

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Nespresso

The new limited-edition collection celebrates thoughtful gifting and everyday enjoyment with festive coffee flavours such as Sweet Almond and Hibiscus or Cinnamon and Candied Tamarind, Barista Mixologist glasses, and vibrant packaging by Kenyan artist Thandiwe Muriu. From the popular Advent Calendars to collectable mugs and rich chocolates, it’s the perfect way to treat yourself or someone special this season.

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Mister Baker

Mister Baker’s festive line-up is a great pick for anyone who loves holiday treats and thoughtful gifting. Available from 1 December to 5 January, the collection includes Christmas cakes, cupcakes, pastries, yule logs, plum cakes, cookies, a DIY gingerbread house kit and a selection of ready-made hampers priced from AED119 to AED199.

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KAYALI

KAYALI’s Freedom Musk Matcha | 45 and Freedom Musk Latte | 41 are perfect gifts for anyone who enjoys comforting, gourmand scents. Freedom Musk Matcha blends matcha, oat milk, vanilla and praline into a cosy, earthy fragrance. Freedom Musk Latte brings out notes of coffee, chocolate musk, cinnamon and pink pepper, creating a rich and inviting scent. Both offer a comforting twist on musk and make a thoughtful festive gift for anyone who loves indulgent fragrances.

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M&S Food

M&S is celebrating the season with a festive range of collectable tins filled with everyone’s favourite treats. From the Musical Light-Up Chocolate Box that opens to a glowing forest of milk, dark, white and blond chocolates, to the Gold Stag Tin packed with buttery shortbread and the Very Jelly Munch Tin brimming with sweet surprises, each one makes a thoughtful gift to share.

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