A guide to Christmas gifts in the Kingdom

RIYADH: Gift giving is a language of love during the holiday season and finding the perfect present can be a mission with all the magnificent shopping options among us.

As the anticipation for Christmas builds in the Kingdom, shops have begun decorating and preparing for the long-awaited splurge. Friends and family are surely on the hunt for the perfect gift for their loved ones. Arab News has come up with a few suggestions to help you choose.

Bateel

Saudi gourmet date brand Bateel has made a name for itself as a leader in the international luxury food sector. Established in 1936, the brand is known for mastering the art of gift giving. One is spoiled for choice with the new launch of exclusive premium Christmas gifts. The Snowfall Advent Calendar has 24 drawers to reveal wrapped chocolate made of quality ingredients and rich flavors. The Snowfall White Tree Gift set is a perfect gift to give a taste of Bateel’s renowned dates. The customizable box comes in three sizes, with the choice to include delicious plain luxury dates paired with nuts and dried fruits.

Flying Tiger

Danish variety chain Flying Tiger has stores in Jeddah and Riyadh with a broad selection of Christmas-themed items such ornaments, gift bags and mistletoe patterned wrapping paper ideal for gift wrapping. The brand also offers an affordable selection of trinkets like Christmas mugs, sweaters, socks and reindeer slippers.

Sephora

All throughout the Kingdom, Sephora locations are decking up for Christmas with limited-edition festive gifts of their best-selling items, as well as miniature goods that make ideal gifts for skincare, makeup, perfume and beauty lovers. With affordable and luxury options for all ages, Sephora gifts will definitely be a glamorous addition to anyone’s Christmas haul.

L’Occitane

Skincare brand L’Occitane never falls short when it comes to showcasing Christmas displays. The brand offers gift sets for the holiday season with their best-selling collections made of top-quality ingredients and a delicious selection of scents: Almond, verbena and cherry blossom.

They can even customize packaging for any company’s celebration and make gifts for staff to give out during events. Additionally, the French brand has Christmas Advent calendars with 24-piece classic and premium options that include travel-friendly and full-sized beauty essentials.

https://sa.loccitane.com/homepage?lang=en_SA

Pandora

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so what if they were also reasonably priced and a Christmas present? Pandora uses high-quality materials to craft contemporary, hand-finished jewelry that is reasonably priced and makes the perfect Christmas gift.

https://www.pandorasaudi-arabia.com/products/sterling-silver-pandora-gin...

Virgin Megastore

International chain Virgin Megastore’s website offers a section on gift ideas with numerous categories including presents for her, kids and him. You can also visit mall locations around the Kingdom to view the merchandise.

https://www.virginmegastore.sa/gift-ideas

Berry Timeout

Riyadh-based business Berry Timeout makes fresh cheeseboards prepared daily. Known for its seasonal platters, Berry Timeout has curated an evergreen tree-shaped cheeseboard decorated with an array of fresh fruits, sweet and savory condiments, deli meats and luxury cheeses, making it an ideal gift for cheese connoisseurs.