Eid gifts – the essential 2015 guide

HANDY MOULDS

Middle East home-shopping network Citrusstv.com is selling Eid-themed baking moulds this month. We’re loving the mauve Hand of Fatima gift set consisting of one large cake mould and a second dish with room for eight individual buns.

• Prices start from Dh254. Visit www.citrusstv.com

SEASONAL SCENT

Blended by master perfumer Daniela Andrier, Prada has rolled out Luna Rossa Sport just in time for Eid. Ginger and

juniper berries are at the heart of the men’s fragrance, with other accents including tonka, vanilla and lavender.

• Available from July 15 at stores across the UAE. Prices start from Dh305 for 50ml. Visit www.prada.com

JEWEL-TIPPED

The Nail Spa is offering Eid Pop and Lady Eid nail art from Friday in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The mini masterpieces, which are

available individually or as a full set, feature evil eyes, crescent moons and polka dots.

• Prices from Dh10 to Dh30 per nail, and up to Dh400 for 10. Treatment time ranges from two to 30 minutes per nail depending on the art. Call 600 544001 or visit www.thenailspa.com

TAILORED TEENS

Young style savants might welcome a gift from Lanvin’s men’s pre-autumn 2015

collection. In perfect prep for cooler months abroad, the range is awash with wool donkey jackets, leather bikers and tailored jackets. There are plenty of highly mix-and-matchable separates in gun-metal grey, black and maroon. Also, look for trendy backpacks, shoes and belts.

• To see the whole men's collection and to find your nearest Lanvin boutique go to www.lanvin.com

FOODIES’ FAVE

Bespoke hampers from Jones the Grocer include boxes that contain everything from coffee and tea to cheese. We like the arrangement with Valrhona chocolate, handmade strawberry rock sweets and salted butter caramels.

• Prices start from Dh510 and go up to Dh2,450 for the luxury and gourmet arrangements. Visit www.jonesthegrocer.com

ON THE TABLE

Etqaan, the Egyptian crafts and furniture company, has created a range of contemporary tables and chairs. Check out the Osmanlli Perfection collection with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay.

• From Dh5,500. For details of showrooms in Dubai and

Abu Dhabi, visit etqaan.boutique

SWEET ENDINGS

Graphic designer Yasmine Maktabi and chocolate lover Ahmad Salam joined forces in 2012 to establish Couture Chocolate in the region.

The company is now synonymous with artisanal confectionery that is presented in hand-finished boxes. This Eid, choose from nine flavours of chocolate coins including raspberry, rose, caramel, pistachio, lemon and orange, in addition to milk, white and dark. The commemorative gift boxes reflect traditional Middle Eastern design and Islamic heritage and are made with Moroccan mosaic and Turkish tiles from Iznik.

• Regular boxes cost Dh385, larger selections start from Dh1,115. Place your order at The Design Shop by s*uce boutique on Dubai's Al Wasl Square. Visit www.shopatsauce.com

SOUND IDEA

The latest wireless gadgets from Philips Sound, the SHB7250 headphones provide Bluetooth connectivity that eliminates cables. Sound is characterised by superb clarity and a rich bass, and the headset easily switches from music to phone calls. Best part: the gadget has a spring-folding mechanism and stows easily.

• Dh409, visit www.philips.com

HIGH FLIERS

Luxury retailer Le Vault in Abu Dhabi has a chic and functional selection of travel accessories. The Döttling, a cylindrical, high-security travelling case that is ideal for transporting valuable watches, is double-walled and built with its own GPS transmitter. The piece is surprisingly compact and portable, weighing less than 4 kilogrammes. Other premium pieces from the new collection include Royal Trunks, which come in large, medium and cabin sizes, plus a range of exotic leathers. • Prices upon application. Visit www.levault.ae

WHAT WOMEN WANT

Source the ultimate designer apparel and accessories from the comfort of your own home. Gleaming metal clutches by Charlotte Olympia are now available online for around Dh7,282, while golden maxi dresses by

Cushnie Et Ochs are priced from Dh8,033. Collections are

available to pre-order straight from the catwalk. • Visit www.moda-operandi.com

FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Cities, the design and home accessories boutique in Dubai’s Galleria Mall, has plenty of quirky gift ideas for this Eid. Cities, the design and home accessories boutique in Dubai’s Galleria Mall, has plenty of quirky gift ideas for this Eid. Our favourites include a handcrafted backgammon set by Lebanon’s Nada Debs for around Dh4,000.

For her, the vibrant kaftans and abayas offered by the labels Orient 499 and Dina JSR are definitely worth a look (prices on request).

And don't forget a present for your pet: invest in a luxury cat or dog bed from France's Lord Lou, for around Dh2,500. • Visit www.citiesdubai.com