Father's Day UAE: 11 Unique, personalised gifts for children to give dads this Father's Day

PERSONALISED STORYBOOK FROM STORICALLY: Bedtime-story time tends to be the ultimate bonding experience for dads and kids – the time in the day when dad switches off from his daily grind and is able to focus entirely on the children. Celebrate this special moment in the day with a customised storybook that’s themed around your child and his father. The fun mini book features a sweet and cheeky rhyme for dads, and can be personalized with the child’s name and character. There is also the option of creating a totally bespoke book for dad, with a story from your personal history, a fond family memory or little everyday moments that you would like to preserve. A fully customized keepsake, illustrated with characters from your life and story that’s special to you. DETAILS: Price from Dh50, https://storically.com/.

PERSONALISED FAMILY PORTAIT: Custom made to fit your own family, this Leg Pose Family Portrait can feature everyone in the brood, including your fave shoes and even the family pet! Created based on photos that you provide, simply send a well-lit photograph of everyone you want included to the good people at Thirdcultchr, choose your colour frame, and wait for it to arrive. DETAILS: Made from A4 resin coated pigment inks printed on art paper and mounted on a black or white frame, Dh269, Thirdcultchr at Tiedupwithstring.ae.

CUSTOM CAKE: Popular cake shop Mister Baker has launched an entire range of customized cakes dedicated to dads – from super-hero themed cakes for your super dad, to a gym-themed cake with dumbbells for a fitness father, and a golf-themed cake for the champion sportsman, Mister Baker’s team of in-house chefs can work with any theme, filling and flavour. A 2KG custom cake starts at Dh315, with the 3KG cake coming in at Dh535. They are also selling Super Dad and No1 Dad custom cupcakes, which come in batches of 6 (Dh96) and 4 (Dh72) respectively. DETAILS: Pre-order your customized Father’s Day cake from any of the 20 Mister Baker locations across the UAE. You can also order online at www.misterbaker.com or via WhatsApp on +971564005241.

WATERMELON PHOTO FRAME: Surprise Dad with something totally different this Father’s Day with a personalized watermelon engraving! All it takes is to send NRTC Fresh a picture of something he loves and they’ll do the rest. Every pictured your husband/ father’s face on a watermelon? Now is the time to give it a try! DETAILS: Dh315, www.nrtcfresh.com/product/145734/watermelon-photo-frame/.

CUSTOMISED MASK: The ideal pandemic Father’s Day present has surely got to a personalized face mask for men. Made using 100% cotton, with a man’s proportions and wardrobe in mind, there are over 30 fabric combos to choose from, from brunch casual to business formal, and the masks can be personalized according to your requirements, making for a timely keepsake that will hopefully soon become a meaningful emblem of the pandemic. DETAILS: Dh50, available in Uniform Concept Store, Maker’s Guild, Surf House; designs and inquiries through @masksformen.

MINDFUL GIFTING FROM THE CULTURED GIFTS: This new online business specializes in custom-made products, with an emphasis on ‘mindful gifting’ that is done with purpose, and with a focus on the environment. The owners craft and sell personalised handmade gifts such as rustic wooden signs, handcrafted drinkware, eco bags, T-shirts for adults and little ones, kitchen accessories and eco-gift wrapping with focus on mindful gifting and sustainability. DETAILS: Prices of gifts start from Dh45, delivery costs Dh25 within UAE or pick-up from 2 locations - Al Furjan Villas, Dubai or Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi. See www.theculturedgifts.com to order, turn-around time of confirmed orders is 2-3 days except for rustic signs and hand painted glasses which takes 5-7 days.

CUSTOMISED KEY CHAIN: Customised leather goods start-up Shagrah Bosboos is now offering cool, customized leather key chains for Father’s Day. Give them your husband’s name, the name of your kids, or the name of his car model (if he’s a particular petrol head) to be engraved, and it will be presented in an elegant gift box. DETAILS: Dh120 each, engraving included in the price and free shipping (courier tie-up with Shyft), www.facebook.com/shagrahbosboos, www.instagram.com/shagrahboss/.

THE DAD BOX: Pregnancy and maternity subscription service Mama’s Box is revamping its offering this month to present The Dad Box: a thoughtful and fun box filled with treats for Dad to show him how much you and your kids love him this Father’s Day. Or if the man in questions is newer to the scene then the New Dad Box is carefully curated with products to make a newly minted father feel special – whether it’s for his first Father’s Day, or simple to celebrate his new role. DETAILS: Dh249 per box, www.mamas-box.com.

PALLET BBQ CART: Got a big grill fan on your hands? This trendy pallet cart is made from recycled materials, looks beautifully rustic, and will also be Dad’s best friend when it comes to BBQs outside. Sold by homegrown brand My Green Chapter, it is currently offering 30% off on all products for Father’s Day, so get your order in now! DETAILS: Comes in Natural wood, white or rustic white, Length 120 X Height 80cm, (table 30cm wide), Dh399, Mygreenchapter.com.

ABI PHOTOFRAME: Based on the word ‘abi’, Arabic for ‘father’, this frame calls out for your most precious photograph together. The perfect gift for Dad, which he can keep on his desk at work, or as a precious keepsake. DETAILS: Dh265, Free shipping within UAE, available at KashidaDesign.com.

PERSONALISED KEYRING: Little ones will love gifting their papas this personalized keyring, in which their name or names can star on the back. DETAILS: Made from aluminium, Dh95, Jewellery by Leah on Tiedupwithstring.ae.