11 amazing Christmas Hampers to get in Dubai

LA SERRE BOULANGERIE La Serre Boulangerie has a gourmet range of Christmas hampers and products in-store for the festive season – perfect for treating your gourmand friends with. The specially-curated festive line features a selection of jams in various flavours including cranberry and orange jam with red apple, and spiced fig jam with cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Other items include France’s famed pain d’épice (bread flavoured with Christmas spices) or Authentic German stollen containing dried fruits and nuts, not forgetting the jars of soothing lemon and thyme honey. For the kids, there are snowflake and Christmas tree gingerbread cookies, and chocolate and marshmallow bears. Location: Vida Hotel, Downtown Dubai Cost: Various

CARINE: Carine welcomes the festive season with the launch of its limited-edition Christmas Hampers, perfect for gifting during the holiday period or for simply indulging with friends and family. Presented in beautiful wicker baskets, the hampers are packed full of the finest seasonal treats and delectable local produce. The specially created offering includes an exquisite homemade Gingerbread House complete with Gingerbread Men and a child’s apron, a bottle of Chef Izu’s Theo Olive Oil, a jar of signature Harissa Spice, a jar of Foie Gras and organic Ethiopian Coffee by Boon Coffee. Those with a sweet tooth can delve into the yuletide Chocolate Log Cake and selection of Homemade Chocolates. Completing the thoughtfully designed hampers, is a Raffle Ticket, with the chance to win a dinner for two at Carine. Location: Carine, Emirates Golf Club, Emirates Hills Price: Dh800

GO! COOK HAPPY HAMPER: Available exclusively on Deliveroo, the bundle of food is ideal for when you want to spend less time in the kitchen this holiday season, but you still want to serve your family a yummy homecooked meal. So, what’s included? When ordering the Go! Cook gift basket you can expect to receive; Halloumi Fries, Chilli Lime Zest, Chicken Dumplings, Pasta Penne, Pomodoro Sauce, you will also get a box of Cloud Restaurants’ popular Lazy Cake (box of 6), your very own tote bag and a pan. Price: Dh195.

Mister Baker The Mister Baker festive season hamper for Dh149 is a great holiday gifting option and features Mister Baker's famous Christmas plum cake and a selection of festive treats and gingerbread cookies. Customization is available on larger orders, making these a great corporate gifting option too. Location: Multiple locations Cost: Dh149

DEPACHIKA: Depachika, a novel concept inspired by Japanese basement-level food halls, on Palm Jumeirah’s Nakheel Mall, is counting down to its first festive calendar, bringing together food offers and gift hampers from 43 retail and dine-in vendors, as well as Christmas events for the family. The hamper includes Depachika Food Hall: a taste of 26 retail vendors with a hamper of savoury and sweet goodies including delicious sourdough bread, coffee, chocolates and much more Location: Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah Cost: Dh350

CLINTON ST. BAKING COMPANY: This year, the New York-born bakery and restaurant is saving everyone’s time by preparing a complete festive bakery box. The baked goodies are guaranteed to have everyone fighting over a variety of baked goods. The box has a little something for everyone and is a collection that includes Chocolate ganache and pistachio macaroons, Marbled vanilla and raspberry macaroons, Ginger snap cookies and Christmas Gingerbread cookies. The special limited-time box, which has 20 pieces of baked items can be ordered in advance to be picked up or delivered, saving time for those with busy schedules. Location: City Walk Cost: Dh150

MARKS & SPENCER: No holiday would be complete without a selection of sweet and savoury treats, Marks & Spencer is offering a selection of festive food hampers that will delight every palate. From handpicked gourmet treats from around the world including expertly crafted Swiss and Belgian chocolates and Italian chocolate assortments to quintessentially British favourites including an unbeatable range of mince pies, cakes and puddings – Christmas has never looked so good. This holiday, Marks & Spencer has also launched a meat- and dairy-free hamper that is certain to delight both vegans and non-vegans alike. From Plant Kitchen Mince Pies and a vegan truffle selection to Vegan Bechamel Sauce and Lentil Chickpea and Aubergine Stew, these alternatives guarantee the same great Marks & Spencer taste as the originals. Beyond vegan food, Marks & Spencer has also launched a delicious selection of gluten-free festive classics as part of its Made Without hamper, ideal for those avoiding wheat.

SUGARGRAM: Keep the holidays Sugar Claussy’ with the sweetest treats from itty bitty cupcake city. Naughty, nice, human or mice – everyone wants to be gifted something extra special this festive season. Holla at Sugargrams festive bundle, packed full of everyone’s favourite goodies. Included in the festive bundle is Sugargram’s box of 25 bite-size cupcakes, the Santa Papi (literally the best cookies in town), the sweetest advent calendar and a box of 5 mini cupcakes. Cost: Dh390. Order on Deliveroo.

MOONEH: Mooneh by Dima Sharif has created a multitude of options for festive gifting for all upcoming holidays. You may choose any selection of products to include in the gift baskets, from preserves to tapenades and spices, shoppers are in full control of the gifts and budget, The Mooneh Gift Baskets are anideal present to have in hand for house warming parties, baby showers, visits to friends, and to simply say ‘Thinking of you’ in times like now where gatherings and movements are slightly restricted.

JONES THE GROCERY: The ultimate stocking filler with fresh-baked goodness and chocolate in a jones wicker hamper basket. In this hamper you will find jones mince pies, jones gingerbread man, jones festive pudding, jones fruit cake, jones classic panettone, jones roasted and salted pistachio nuts as well as Valrhona abinao chocolate. Location: Multiple. Cost: Dh349

TRATTORIA: Trattoria is offering an authentic Italian festive feast for two at home. The Festive Italian Cooking Kit includes a par-cooked roast chicken, accompanied by baked baby potatoes; honey-glazed carrots; roasted chestnut; Tuscan Panzanella salad and butter-baked garlic heads, accompanied by sauces of roasted datterino tomato sauce; creamy mushroom sauce and chicken jus; and a homemade panettone with crème anglaise. The Festive Italian Cooking Kits are available through to December 28 at Dh295 for two people.