Ramadan gifts guide: The best gift ideas for your loved ones
Noor Gift Set, organic plain and gourmet filled dates, Dhs80, bateel.com
Kashida Metamorphosis Dallah, traditional Arabic coffee pot, Dhs295, crateandbarrel.me
Ramadan chocolate & sweets crescent wood tray, Dhs265, echocolatierdubai.com
Marble Incense Burner, Dhs140, westelm.ae
Taste Of Palestine Gift Box, naturally grown spices & herbs, Dhs240, palestine.me
Lootah perfumes, Velvet Incense Set, Dhs995, ounass.ae
Laderach, 36 Assorted Chocolates in Wood Box, Dhs395, laderach.ae
Ramadan Beauty Calendar, Dhs399, ae.loccitane.com
Nura Hamper, gourmet delights, Dhs880, bateel.com
Kashida Calligraffiti Espresso, A set of six striking espresso cups, Dhs380, crateandbarrel.me
Arabesque Box, an embroidered towel and a selection of handcrafted natural soaps made with the best ingredients and essential oils , Dhs180, thedatelier.com
Moucharabieh Tin Box, Set of 4 coffee cups, Dhs440, postmygift.com
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