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Print and wrap a cracker of a gift under your tree this Christmas
22 December 2021
| Last updated on 23 December 2021
What a year! The festive weekend is nearly here! If you're looking to knock your last-minute stocking shopping out in a fast-and-affordable flash, ExpatWoman is here to help.
If you want to get them an experience, but haven't got a clue what kind of "experience" they'd like best - ice skating? a jet ski trip? underwater scuba diving? - then look no further than our gift guide.
This Christmas, buy an experience as a gift, print and wrap it as a cracker and put it under the tree.
Put a smile on their faces with ExpatWoman's Top 10 last-minute gift ideas...
1. Ski Dubai for some winter fun
Know someone who's dreaming of a white Christmas? Gift them the incredible experience of a full-on winter season with a Snow Classic or Snow Daycation Pass at Ski Dubai from only AED 265!
Includes full-day access to the Snow Park and more.
2. Ice Skating at Dubai Rink
Perfect as a Christmas gift, let them feel the thrill of ice skating at Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall, inclusive of a skating session with protection, skating aid, and an F&B voucher - all from AED 149 only!
3. Kite Surfing & Efoil Lessons
For the man or woman in your life, how about a private Efoil training session or kitesurfing lesson at Kite Beach? This incredible experience is available for AED 600!
4. Motiongate for the whole family
Create a memorable day for the whole family at Motiongate this festive holiday. Exhilarating rides, stage shows, and much more is in store for AED 220 only!
5. Scuba Experience
Here's another fantastic Christmas gift idea that won't be forgotten at the back of the closet. Gift them an underwater diving experience with fish feeding, snorkeling, training, a scuba diving certificate, plus a special souvenir from AED 239.
At Jumeirah/Umm Suqeim, your close friend or loved one will be mesmerized by the surrealness of an underwater VIP scuba diving tour, starting from AED 299 only.
6. Meet-and-greet celebrities at Madame Tussauds
Get your friend or family up close with famous celebrities, sports personalities, as well as Hollywood and Bollywood stars at Madame Tussauds located at Bluewaters Island in Dubai for only AED 135!!
7. Dubai Autodrome Karting
Know someone with a need for speed? Hurl them into an exciting adventure at Dubai Autodrome with 1, 2 or 3 sessions of Indoor Karting, Laser Tag and Sim-racing, starting from AED 99 only!
8. Legoland
Who doesn’t love lego? Brings out the kid in all of us. This winter, gather with your family and friends and head to Legoland for a full day of interactive fun. Get the day pass for AED 220!
9. Parasailing
Get them set for an exhilarating adventure! This Christmas, stuff their stocking with a parasailing ride at Sharjah or Khor Fakkan Beach, Fujairah for 1 or 2 people, starting from just AED 139.
See Dubai from new heights with a parasailing experience; what a view!
10. Jet Skiing
If you're looking for more last-minute stocking stuffers, you won't miss by giving the gift of a thrilling jet ski experience!
Near Jumeirah and Um Suqeim
Treat someone to a fun escapade this Christmas with a Jet Ski experience near Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, starting from AED 249 for 2 people.
Offering a Dubai route with gorgeous views of the Burj Khalifa, gift the outdoor-lover in your life a Jet Ski trip up to 90 minutes from AED 239 only!
Near Dubai Marina
Jet Ski rides are available at Marina for up to 2 adults from AED 199, on weekdays for 30 or 60 minutes.
Near Dubai Mamzar
Need somewhere closer to Al Mamzar Beach? No problem. Gift 60 or 120 minutes of Jet Ski fun along Dubai Mamzar, starting from just AED 149.
If your friend is unable to Dubai Mamzar themselves, this 30 or 60-minute Jet Ski experience offers pickup and drop off, all from AED 149!
If you need some place closer to Sharjah, we've got options closer to you from just AED 99.
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