Foodie Christmas hampers Dubai: 8 places to pick up foodie Christmas hampers in Dubai this festive season

Christmas Day is approaching, and time is running out to purchase gifts for friends and family, particularly those on the nice list.

We’ve compiled a list of places to order food-focused Christmas hampers and gift sets from in Dubai.

From baskets loaded with chocolates and biscuits to wedges of cheese and crackers presented in boxes with bows, here’s where to order foodie Christmas hampers.

Bateel

Bateel is known for selling luxury dates and you can fill up a hamper with goodies such as sparkling date juice, raspberry date spread, pesto Genovese, chocolates and honey at your nearest boutique. For the festive period, there are Christmassy-themed wrapped boxes of treats that fit inside leather buckets. Not able to visit a store? You can order online.
Dhs750 (small ruby festive hamper), Dhs975 (medium ruby festive hamper). Various locations across Dubai. bateel.com.

Eataly

Gourmet gift boxes perfectly wrapped in seasonal packaging and topped with a classic red holiday bow are what you’ll find at Eataly this Christmas. Options start at Dhs159 with collections of Italian artisanal treats, including cookies, dry pasta, sauces, oils, truffles, and other festive delights.
From Dhs159. Various locations across Dubai. eatalyarabia.com.

Flowwow

If you are after a wide selection of hampers then check out Flowwow. The website allows you to put in your location and reveals which gifts can be delivered swiftly. When it comes to gifting your favourite foodie, you can’t go wrong with the chocolate-covered fruit hampers from Nenjo. The mini snowman basket from FNP Cakes is also adorable and budger-friendly at Dhs150.
Prices vary. flowwow.com.

Jones the Grocer

Nothing says happy holidays like a premium gift basket packed with festive treats thoughtfully assembled by Jones the Grocer. Each hamper is packed with a selection of festive indulgences. Think artisan cheeses, mince pies, festive fruit cake, panettone, gingerbread biscuits, chocolate truffles and more.
Dhs399 – Dhs1,799. Various locations across Dubai. jonesthegrocer.com.

Lime Tree Café

Dubai’s Lime Tree Café is well-known for its gourmet treats (and its legendary carrot cake) and this Christmas, fans of the homegrown café can get their hands on hampers filled with tasty goodies. They can also create bespoke hampers and gift sets to suit any budget.
Prices vary, various locations across Dubai, thelimetreecafe.com.

M&S

This popular brand has plenty of choice for those seeking out a hamper filled with goodies to gift this Christmas. The Merry & Bright Treats Basket is Dhs149, or choose one of the Dhs199 ones; there’s the Swiss Gift Hamper, Belgian Gift Hamper, M&S Collection Gift Hamper and Winter Wonderland Hamper for Dhs199. Loaded up with M&S food hall delights, it’s sure to be well received.
From Dhs139. Stores across Dubai. marksandspencermena.com/collections/ready-hampers.

Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery

Homegrown brand Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery has a hamper that’s filled to the brim with tasty treats including traditional German stollen, fruit cake, mince pie, cinnamon star Christmas cookies, Christmas rocky road and spiced Cajun cashew nuts. Orders must be placed with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.
Dhs225. Millennium Place Hotel Dubai Marina, The First Collection Jumeirah Village Circle, The First Collection Business Bay, The First Collection Waterfront, Grand Heights Hotel Apartments Barsha Heights and Balqis Residences Palm Jumeirah, Risen.Catering@thefirstgroup.com (04 879 1630).

The British Hamper Company

As the name may suggest, The British Hamper Company specialises in delivering hampers packed full of luxury foods from independent British artisan producers. There’s a massive selection of beautifully presented Christmas food hampers that can be delivered to the UAE.
Prices vary, britishhamper.com/uk/country/united-arab-emirates.